The idaho department of fish and game (idfg) is charged with the preservation, protection, perpetuation and management of all wildlife in idaho

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) received a Formula Grant award of $879,169 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports IDFG's Aquatic Education Program, which delivers experiential outdoor learning opportunities designed to educate anglers and the general public about Idaho's aquatic resources. The program provides instruction and information on safe, lawful, and effective fishing practices, directly supporting IDFG's core mission of preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife resources.

The Sport Fish Restoration program provides federal funding to state fish and wildlife agencies for activities that restore, conserve, manage, and enhance sport fish populations while increasing public access to and benefit from aquatic recreational resources. IDFG's aquatic education initiatives align with these program objectives by promoting informed angler participation and stewardship of Idaho's fisheries. The grant represents the state's annual formula allocation under this federally-funded program, which is supported through excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel.

The aquatic education program supports idfg s mission by educating anglers and the public about the values of our aquatic resources and offering information and instruction on how and where to safely, lawfully, and effectively fish. Idfg structures our angling and aquatic education programs to provide experiential outdoor learning opportunities.