Bruneau River in Bruneau-Jarbidge Wilderness - Photo: Bob Wick, BLM

BLM Idaho

The BLM manages nearly 12 million acres of public lands in Idaho, nearly one-fourth of the state's total land area, for multiple uses.

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This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

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BLM Partners with the Wood River Trails Coalition to construct trails in the Wood River Valley
Announcement
Christmas tree
Christmas tree permits available in east Idaho
Announcement
Close up of greater sage grouse. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
Interior Department proposes strengthened protections for greater sage-grouse habitat
Press Release
A firefighter holds a drip torch during ignitions of a prescribed burn. Smoke and fire appear on the rangeland in the background.
BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
Announcement
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BLM educates families on benefits of the Access Pass
Blog Entry
wild horses being gathered from burned Idaho rangelands
Wild horses gathered from burned Idaho rangelands available for public viewing
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Mountain biker on Croy Creek Trail
Croy Creek Recreation Area and Trail Network
Hikers on North Crater Flow Trail at sunset
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Mountain biker riding on the Discovery Hill Trail.
Discovery Hill Trail System
Snake River
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

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Maps

Frequently requested BLM Idaho maps
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Brochures and Publications

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Recreation

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Mining and Minerals

Learn more about mining and mineral requirements in Idaho
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Fire and Aviation

View current BLM Idaho fire information
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Grazing

Learn more about the ever-changing landscape of ranching, multiple-use management, and stewardship on BLM Idaho's rangelands
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