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It’s that time of year again! The Boise River WMA staff and I have determined that Friday, April 24th will be the setup day for the BRWMA archery range. TheContinueContinue reading “BRWMA Archery Range Setup”

Saturday, March 28th marked the Annual ITB BowBirds & Litter Pickup Event and what a morning it turned out to be! At 10:00 AM sharp, a dedicated crew of sevenContinueContinue reading “BowBirds & Litter Pickup 2026”

Hunting as Idaho’s State Sport
House Bill 652 – This would make hunting the state sport of Idaho. The idea for this came from a 4th grade constituent of the sponsor who provided her own testimony (widely covered by the media), and the bill is now law. Hunting is now the state sport of Idaho. 

Just one week ago, nearly 15 volunteers came together to help set up the course for the 2026 Spring Fling Two Day Archery Shoot in New Plymouth, Idaho. As weContinueContinue reading “Spring Fling 2026 RECAP”

For over a century, the concept of “fair chase” has been foundational for wildlife conservation and our continued opportunity to hunt. Theodore Roosevelt and the founders of the Boone and Crockett Club established the concept of fair chase and made it mainstream in 1887 when they started the organization — and it is just as relevant today as it was 140 years ago.

It’s a new year, and the 2026 legislative session is well underway. Issues that impact sportsmen and women are already being hotly debated at the State House. Public lands, wildlife connectivity, and other core conservation topics will feature prominently this session, as will the ongoing discussion around the appropriate place for advanced technology in our hunting seasons.

Dear Idaho Traditional Bowhunters, members, past, present & followers!

I’m writing to share the results of our 2026 elections, which were held on Thursday, January 8th, and to mark an exciting transition for our organization.

The iconic Clearwater elk populations and hunting are a thing of the past. The current dismal conditions began in the mid-1990s. The 1996/97 winter was an above-average snow year, which coincided with the introduction of wolves in Idaho.

A total of 91 people registered for the shoot in Meadows Valley this past weekend. The weather was beautiful for camping and shooting and socializing, making it a wonderful gathering of traditional archers and their families.