Attention landowners, farmers, and producers! Do you currently allow hunting, fishing, and/or trapping and would like to receive compensation? Or are you interested in allowing people to hunt or fish, but are not sure about the hassle of liability issues and managing sportsmen?
Idaho Department of Fish and Game may have a solution for you. The Access YES! The program is designed to promote public access for sportsmen to hunt, fish, and trap on private lands. The benefits of enrolling in the program include per acre payment for access and incentives to improve habitat through IDFG’s Habitat Improvement program. Additionally, landowners are covered by the State Recreational Liability Statute, which means participating landowners are shielded from liability. Idaho Fish and Game is currently accepting applications until March 1st. Successful bids will be selected, and landowners will be notified by April 1st.
Remember, this program does not mean wide open access. It’s still your property. Landowners decide when harvest can take place, what types of harvest are allowed, what species can be harvested, and the type of travel restrictions such as foot travel-only, horseback riding, or ATV/UTV accessible.
For additional information or to get an application in the Clearwater Region, please contact:
Justin Jensen
Access YES! Program Coordinator
208-750-4275
justin.jensen@idfg.idaho.gov