Idaho Fish and Game is updating its strategic plan in 2025 and wants to hear from Idahoans who are interested in shaping future wildlife management in the state. Known as The Compass, Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan was last updated in 2015. Much has changed in Idaho since then, so it’s important for those who value wildlife to provide input on how Fish and Game can fulfill its mission in the future.
Fish and Game's mission is to “Preserve, Protect, Perpetuate and Manage all of Idaho’s wildlife.” The strategic plan is the roadmap that charts the broad strategies and tactics the department will employ to sustain Idaho’s wildlife and meet the demand for hunting, fishing and trapping.
The plan was last updated in 2015, so Director Jim Fredericks decided the plan was due for an update to ensure the strategies used will continue to fulfill our mission. Fish and Game staff also wants to have a conversation with the public to ensure our strategies meet the needs of Idahoans in 2025 and beyond.
Residents wanting to participate can attend one of eight public meetings in March and April in each region of the state. Participants will be asked to provide input on the four priority areas identified during the initial phase of the project, which include:
- Hunter, Angler, Trapper and Wildlife Viewer Satisfaction
- Habitat Loss
- Wildlife Disease Management
- Predator Management
Participants may also provide input on other priorities they feel the department should focus its efforts.
You can also comment online
People who are not attending meetings in person can also comment online about these topics, and others they feel should be priorities, on the Strategic Plan webpage. Deadline to comment is April 15.
All comments received in person and online will be used to shape the 2025 Fish and Game Strategic Plan update. Draft versions of the update will be available for review and public comment prior to being considered for approval by the Fish and Game Commission.
IDFG Strategic Plan Update Public Meeting Schedule (all times local)
Panhandle Region
March 11, 6 p.m.
Panhandle Regional Office
2885 W. Kathleen Ave.
Coeur d'Alene
Clearwater Region
March 12, 6 p.m.
Clearwater Regional Office
3316 16th St.
Lewiston
Salmon Region
March 18, 6 p.m.
Salmon Regional Office
99 Hwy. 93 N.
Salmon
Upper Snake Region
March 19, 6 p.m.
Upper Snake Regional Office
4279 Commerce Circle
Idaho Falls
Southeast Region
March 20, 6 p.m.
Southeast Regional Office
1345 Barton Road
Pocatello
Magic Valley Region
April 1, 6 p.m.
Magic Valley Regional Office
324 South 417 East - Suite 1
Jerome
Southwest Region (Meeting # 1)
April 8, 6 p.m.
Southwest Regional Office
15950 N. Gate Blvd
Nampa
Southwest Region (Meeting #2)
April 9, 6 p.m.
IDFG Headquarters
600 S. Walnut Street
Boise