Member News
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Industry Update
Fire Season: It is heating up out there. Dry spring weather and current high temperatures means increased fire risk. Click on this link for a video on this season's fire outlook. The Idaho Department of Lands is currently fighting the Little Pine Fire near Priest River. Visit their Fire News Feed site for up to date information. OSHA recently updated its COVID 19 guidance regarding masking and vaccination status. Click on this link for guidance regarding policies for workplaces with ...
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Industry Update
April 12, 2021 Vaccines: Anyone 16 years or older who lives or works in Idaho is eligible for the Covid 19 vaccine. IOGA, Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association, PNW Ski Areas Association, and America Outdoors sent a letter to the Health Authorities of ID, OR, and WA urging them to prioritize outfitters, guides, and ski area staff for vaccines. Ramping up for the summer season? Looking for training opportunities? The River Management Society and the National Park Service teamed up to...
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Industry Update
There's been a lot of talk about Congressman Simpson's plan for the Northwest. As an outfitter or guide this plan can benefit you. How will this affect the outfitting industry, my business, and our communities? While all aspects of this plan are subject to change, Idaho’s outfitting industry stands to benefit significantly from this plan. According to anadromous fish experts, the “single most effective action we can take to save our salmon and steelhead is to remove the Lower Four S...
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President's Report - January 2019
IOGA - President’s Report January, 2019 (Re)Introductions IOGA members,By way of introduction, this is my first President's Report as your new IOGA Board President, Jeff Bitton. After many years providing leadership, Steve Burson decided to step down from the Board President role in order to concentrate more of his time and energies in his business. He will, however, continue providing his invaluable insights for the next 3-years on the Board of Directors.My willingness to take the position and motivation to fulfill its duties to the extent of my abilities is the outcome of my perso...