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BLM to conduct fall, winter timber pile burning

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will conduct three prescribed timber pile burns on projects within Boise, Valley and Adams Counties between Nov. 27 and Feb.

BLM supports Idaho firefighting organizations with vehicles, equipment

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to transfer available vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPA)

Construction to temporarily limit access to BLM’s Pine Bar Recreation Site boat ramp

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – Construction on the Pine Bar boat ramp is set to begin on Dec. 2, causing a temporary closure of the ramp and the adjacent parking area.

Saturday marks temporary end of public viewing at Challis Wild Horse Off-Range facility; will resume in early Dec.

CHALLIS, Idaho -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials at the Challis Field Office have announced that public viewing at the Challis Wild Horse Corrals will&nbsp

BLM to host annual Veterans Eagle Watch Cruise in December

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to offer a no-cost Veterans Eagle Watch Cruise for military veterans, active duty personnel, and their families on

Close-up view of Matt Marsh, Challis Field Office's new field manager, wearing sunglasses and touching a large boulder.
BLM Challis Field Office welcomes new field manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is pleased to announce the selection of Matt Marsh as the Challis Field Office's new field manager.
BLM concludes the Challis Wild Horse Herd Management Area gather

Challis, Idaho --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Challis Field Office concluded the Challis Herd Management Area (HMA) wild horse gather near Challis on Nov. 11, 2019.

Final EIS, draft USFS Decision for Dairy Syncline Mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Christmas tree permits available November 20

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – As the holiday season approaches, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin issuing Christmas tree permits beginning Nov. 20 through Dec. 23.

BLM Artist-in-Residence to share art inspired by South Fork of Snake River

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – An upcoming art exhibition and presentation sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Falls Art Council will feature BLM Idaho’s Artist-in-Residence Scott S

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct remedial investigation field activities

Boise, Idaho – The U.S.

BLM begins fuels reduction work at Gamlin Lake Recreation Area

SAGLE, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is working to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health conditions at the Gamlin Recreation Area east of Sagle.

BLM to gather wild horses in Challis Herd Management Area

Challis, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office will begin a wild horse gather in the Challis Herd Management Area (HMA) on or about Nov. 5, 2019.

BLM enlists help of Idaho Conservation Corps on Trout Springs Prescribed Fire

Boise, Idaho – In an effort to improve rangeland wildlife habitat conditions through the removal of encroaching Western juniper stands, the Bureau of Land Management successfully implemented the Tr

BLM to hold public meetings on proposed Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

VALE, Ore.

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

VALE, Ore.

BLM, partners host cleanup day on Clearwater River

CLEARWATER RIVER, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office hosted the annual Clearwater River Cleanup Day on Sept. 14.

BLM transfers wildland fire engines to five Rural Fire Readiness partners

TWIN FALLS, Idaho

Seasonal closure of BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch begins Oct. 14

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The boating season on Lake Coeur d’Alene is drawing to a close and the annual seasonal closure of BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site will begin at th

BLM recognizes Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission for stewardship of Idaho public lands

On Sept.

Bureau of Land Management issues decision for wild horse gather at Saylor Creek Herd Management Area

Twin Falls, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Jarbidge Field Office signed a Decision Record for an upcoming wild horse bait/water trap gather at Saylor Creek Herd Management Area (HMA).

BLM’s Huckleberry Campground to close temporarily for renovations

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is in the process of awarding a contract for improvements at the popular Huckleberry Campground. Improvem

BLM, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recognize citizen’s help in dumping case

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the resolution of an illegal dumping case on public lands.

BLM to begin seal coating Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office will begin asphalt seal coating the Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area during the week of Oct.

Celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept. 28

Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites all Americans to celebrate National Fishing and Hunting Day on Sept.