Mike Crapo: “We know about the poor customer service. Less than 10 percent of the taxpayer calls are getting answered.”

Counties across Idaho should not have to repeatedly face uncertainty about whether the federal government will uphold its responsibility to communities containing vast amounts of tax-exempt federal land.

“For years, I have advocated for returning grizzly bear management to the states as recovery objectives and benchmarks have been achieved.

“Secretary Burgum’s announcement moves us one step closer to allowing Idaho wildlife professionals to manage a recovered grizzly population in a way that protects both the species and Idaho communities.”

I invite students across Idaho to participate and tell us, in their own words, why protecting these treasured resources matters for Idaho’s future.