The hunter education program teaches individuals of all ages the skills needed to enjoy hunting, trapping andbowhunting safely and responsibly in idaho s outdoors

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) received a Formula Grant award of $106,669.83 from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1 under the Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program (CFDA 15.626). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports IDFG's Hunter Education Program, which delivers comprehensive instruction in safe and responsible hunting, trapping, and bowhunting practices to individuals of all ages across Idaho.

Under this award, IDFG manages and operates public shooting ranges throughout the state to provide safe, accessible, and environmentally sound facilities where hunters and archers can learn, practice, and refine their shooting skills. Additionally, IDFG implements state-mandated hunter education, bowhunter education, and outdoor education programs at these shooting range facilities. These activities align with the Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program's objectives to promote firearm and archery safety, enhance hunter education curricula, and support shooting range development and maintenance across participating states.

To accomplish this charge, idfg manages public shootingranges to provide safe, available, and environmentally sound public shooting ranges for sportsmen and women tolearn, practice and improve shooting skills. Additionally, idfg implements the state mandated hunter, bowhunterand outdoor education programs at shooting ranges.