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Outdoor Recreation in Magic Valley Region

 Hunting and Sport Fishing

   
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Conservation's Latest Problem? Not Enough Hunters
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No matter how you feel about hunting, it provides a lot of funding for state wildlife agencies. Now, fewer Americans are hunting, and that system is breaking down.

 

Idaho Wildlife Management Areas Interactive Maps

Thirty-two Wildlife Management Areas located in six Fish and Game regions have been established to protect wildlife habitat and are available for hunting, fishing and other public enjoyment of wildlife. Varying from 275 to 85,000 acres, each area is dedicated to primary purposes such as big game, waterfowl and upland game.

The lands encompassed by the WMAs vary from backcountry forested habitats for big game animals to agricultural areas with important pheasant and waterfowl habitat. Thousands of big game animals winter on some WMAs and tens of thousands of waterfowl winter on others. Nongame wildlife use all the WMAs. These lands are diverse and critical habitats that provide great opportunities to enjoy both game and nongame wildlife.

 

Idaho Hunting Seasons and Rules

 

Idaho Hunt Planner

Plan your next hunt.

The Idaho Hunt Planner is an interactive search and mapping engine for Idaho Hunting Regulations. Filter by game, take method, location and more to find the hunt you desire.

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
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The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
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Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

The Ultimate Food Plot
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One of the first things that every fledgling wildlife manager learns is that nutrition is the key to attracting and keeping big bucks. The second thing they learn is how expensive it is to grow good food plots.

 

A Guide to Successful Wildlife Food Plots - Blending Science with Common Sense
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This publication provides technical guidance and practical information for wildlife management beyond planting and managing food plots.  ...

 

Benewah Soil & Water Conservation District - Five Year Resource Conservation Plan July1, 2010–June 30, 2015 Updated for FY 2014
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This document identifies the resource needs in the Conservation District and presents a resource conservation action plan for meeting these needs.

 

Recommendations for Responsible Oil and Gas Development
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This report outlines sportsmen’s recommendations for responsible energy development in the Rocky Mountain West—a platform and prescription for development that accommodates our energy needs without sacrificing our Western heritage.

 

Conserving lands and prosperity - Seeking a proper balance between conservation and development in the Rocky Mountain West
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More than half of the land in the Western United states is managed by state and federal governments (Jackson, 1995). Public lands in the seven Rocky Mountain States alone cover an area roughly 7.5 ...

 

The Compass
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This is Idaho Fish and Game's strategic plan, which will guide the department for the next fifteen years. We wrote The Compass based on input from you and others through focus groups, a scientific survey, public workshops, and personal conversations, as well as our staff's scientific knowledge about Idaho's fish and wildlife.

 

Hunters - A Force for Conservation
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Hunting seasons are starting to open, making this a great time to commemorate the important role that hunters play in habitat conservation.

 

Show Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals (15)
There are 15 resources serving Magic Valley Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals serving Magic Valley Region
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Russel Pond Outfitters 
Joe Cabral - St. Maries , ID
WeScout4u Inc.
Robby Denning - Owner/Operator - Idaho Falls, ID
Land Leasing
American Hunting Lease Association
Steve Meng - President - Fishers, IN
Cain Planting Company
Hunt Ark Duck - McCrory, AR
Evr-green Management Group, Inc
Matt S. Campbell - President - Rome, GA
Hull Forest Products
- Pomfret Center, CT
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
LandTrust
- Bozeman, MT
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
Robert C. Crane
Woodland Management Service - Consulting Forester - Stevens Point, WI
Weyerhaeuser Outdoor Recreation Leases
- Madison, GA
Lodges and Ranches
Beartooth Capital Partners
Robert Keith - Managing Principal and Co-Founder - Bozeman, MT
Henry's Fork Lodge
Nelson Ishiyama - Island Park, ID
Ranch Management Consultants, Inc.
- Wheatland, WY

 Natural Heritage - Cultural Tourism

   
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What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
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A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

BLM Idaho Recreation - Campgrounds, Sites and Destinations
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Outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout the diverse landscapes of Idaho's 12 million acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

 

Rural Bounty

Explore North America's Rural Bounty

Discover the rich bounty of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, outdoor activities, and family fun that our rural countryside has to offer!

  • Daytrip or Vacation to a Farm or Ranch
  • Pick Your Own-Fruits, Pumpkins, Trees
  • Discover Charming Countryside Wineries
  • Challenge Your Hunting & Outdoor Skills

In the U.S. and Canada, there are approximately 65,000 farms and ranches that invite the public to visit, and more and more are becoming members on the Rural Bounty website. We invite you to come back often to plan relaxing day trips, or weeks away, enjoying the Rural Bounty of North America.  Visit website »

 

 

Show Natural Heritage - Cultural Tourism Organizations & Professionals (27)
There are 27 resources serving Magic Valley Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Natural Heritage - Cultural Tourism Organizations & Professionals serving Magic Valley Region
Agritourism
CA Bull Elk Ranch Farm
- Richfield, ID
Idaho Honey Bee
Frank Grover - Boise, ID
Rimrock Orchard
David Brown - owner - Hayden Lake, ID
Ecotourism
Castle Rocks State Park
- Almo, ID
City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Almo, ID
Hansen Guest Ranch
Tom Walsh - Swan Valley, ID
Henry's Fork Lodge
Nelson Ishiyama - Island Park, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Watchable Wildlife Program
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Lake Walcott State Park
- Rupert, ID
Thousand Springs State Park
- Hagerman, ID
Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes
- Cataldo, ID
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Russel Pond Outfitters 
Joe Cabral - St. Maries , ID
WeScout4u Inc.
Robby Denning - Owner/Operator - Idaho Falls, ID
Land Leasing
American Hunting Lease Association
Steve Meng - President - Fishers, IN
Cain Planting Company
Hunt Ark Duck - McCrory, AR
Evr-green Management Group, Inc
Matt S. Campbell - President - Rome, GA
Hull Forest Products
- Pomfret Center, CT
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
LandTrust
- Bozeman, MT
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
Robert C. Crane
Woodland Management Service - Consulting Forester - Stevens Point, WI
Weyerhaeuser Outdoor Recreation Leases
- Madison, GA
Lodges and Ranches
Beartooth Capital Partners
Robert Keith - Managing Principal and Co-Founder - Bozeman, MT
Henry's Fork Lodge
Nelson Ishiyama - Island Park, ID
Ranch Management Consultants, Inc.
- Wheatland, WY

 Nature-Based Tourism

   
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National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
By:

The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
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Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
By:

A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

BLM Idaho Recreation - Campgrounds, Sites and Destinations
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Outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout the diverse landscapes of Idaho's 12 million acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

 

Idaho National Landscape Conservation System Strategy 2012-2015
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Congress has provided the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the privilege of protecting many special places for a myriad of uses. Of these lands and waters, those of the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) have been set aside specifically for conservation, reservation, and restoration.

 

Rural Bounty

Explore North America's Rural Bounty

Discover the rich bounty of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, outdoor activities, and family fun that our rural countryside has to offer!

  • Daytrip or Vacation to a Farm or Ranch
  • Pick Your Own-Fruits, Pumpkins, Trees
  • Discover Charming Countryside Wineries
  • Challenge Your Hunting & Outdoor Skills

In the U.S. and Canada, there are approximately 65,000 farms and ranches that invite the public to visit, and more and more are becoming members on the Rural Bounty website. We invite you to come back often to plan relaxing day trips, or weeks away, enjoying the Rural Bounty of North America.  Visit website »

 

 

Show Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals (25)
There are 25 resources serving Magic Valley Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals serving Magic Valley Region
Agritourism
CA Bull Elk Ranch Farm
- Richfield, ID
Idaho Honey Bee
Frank Grover - Boise, ID
Rimrock Orchard
David Brown - owner - Hayden Lake, ID
Campgrounds
Castle Rocks State Park
- Almo, ID
City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Almo, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Lake Walcott State Park
- Rupert, ID
Ecotourism
Castle Rocks State Park
- Almo, ID
City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Almo, ID
Hansen Guest Ranch
Tom Walsh - Swan Valley, ID
Henry's Fork Lodge
Nelson Ishiyama - Island Park, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Watchable Wildlife Program
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Lake Walcott State Park
- Rupert, ID
Thousand Springs State Park
- Hagerman, ID
Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes
- Cataldo, ID
Landscape Architects / Land Planning
Brennan Bajdek, M.A., RPA
North Wind Resource Consulting - Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager - Idaho Falls, ID
TD&H Engineering
Wade DeBoo - President - Great Falls, MT
State and Federal Land
Castle Rocks State Park
- Almo, ID
City Of Rocks National Reserve
- Almo, ID
Idaho Department of Lands
Tom Schultz - Director - Boise, ID
Lake Walcott State Park
- Rupert, ID
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
Thousand Springs State Park
- Hagerman, ID
Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes
- Cataldo, ID