Member News

IOGA is looking for art designed by guides to put on IOGA shirts at the annual meeting

What’s happening (in brief) As of August 29, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture has published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule generally prohibits new road construction, road reconstruction, and most timber harvest in ~58.5 million acres of “inventoried roadless” National Forest lands, with limited exceptions. If this change is adopted, management of “inventoried roadless areas” (IRAs) would revert to each forest’s land management plan and future site-specific NEPA decisions; the NOI stress...

The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association (IOGA) is excited to announce a new chapter in its leadership. Longtime board member and industry advocate Erik Weiseth has stepped into the role of Executive Director, following the departure of Aaron Lieberman, who now takes the reins at America Outdoors Association.

The federal government's recent withdrawal from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) and its termination of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) have serious implications for Idaho outfitters and guides, whose livelihoods depend on vibrant salmon and steelhead populations. A Retreat from Collaboration The RCBA was a landmark agreement established in 2023 among federal agencies, Pacific Northwest states, tribes, and conservation groups to address longstanding litigation over hydroelectric dams and coordinate over $1 billion in funding to restore fish passage, habitat,...

This year has been extraordinary, culminating in our 69th Annual Meeting, Exhibitor Fair, and THAW fundraiser. I’m grateful for your active participation and support.

This year has been extraordinary, culminating in our 69th Annual Meeting, Exhibitor Fair, and THAW fundraiser. I’m grateful for your active participation and support.

State & National Political UpdatesNational Political Updates SOAR Act Passes Unanimously out of Senate Committee Overtime Bill Introduced in the Senate IOGLB & IDFG Rules

The Thaw is up and running! Check it out HERE Thank you to all our members who donated trips and merchandise to our annual fundraiser, and to members who have given additional cash donations this year.  Use this informational flier to help us spread the word!   LOBBY DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED February 22nd and 23rd Lobby Day is an important event for IOGA members to connect with...

Job Description  Development & Events Manager Please send a Cover Letter (including your contact information), Resume, and three References to [email protected] Applications will be received until 4/1/22, or until position is filled The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is a statewide, nonprofit business trade organization representing licensed outfitters and guides throughout Idaho. Established in 1954 in Salmon, Idaho, IOGA in no...

Listening Session for Business Associates December 20th, 10am MST Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4247460425 Meeting ID: 424 746 0425 +13462487799 The Idaho State legislative season is fast approaching! This meeting is an informal discussion on your concerns, let's collaborate and see if we can take action. Thank you! The 2021 IOGA Annual Meeting is in the books!  Tha...

November 5, 2022 ExpertVoice Access: If you are an active member of IOGA fill out an application on ExpertVoice and get discounts on outdoor brands! Login or signup at www.ExpertVoice.com, search for "Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association" and follow the signup flow, a team manager will review your application. GuideFitter: Active outfitter members should have received an email from Guide Fitter to sign up for free and receive outfitter prodeals, if you have any questions, contact ...

September 1, 2021 ExpertVoice Access: If you are an active member of IOGA fill out an application on ExpertVoice and get discounts on outdoor brands! Login or signup at www.ExpertVoice.com, search for "Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association" and follow the signup flow, a team manager will review your application. For more information check out the "Resources" tab in the IOGA Member Portal. Grant Award: IOGA was awarded a grant from Idaho Commerce. Grants are awarded to qualified non...