Idahoans Weigh In on Federal Land Control | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Congressman Russ Fulcher is rallying Idaho residents to voice their opinions on federal land management through a new online survey, aiming to give locals more say in policies affecting nearly two-thirds of the state. While Fulcher pushes for transferring some lands to state control to boost access and economic stability, a majority of Idahoans oppose it, fearing costs and potential privatization. Critics like Congressman Mike Simpson warn state governments lack the resources and risk losing public land to private buyers, even co-sponsoring legislation to block large transfers. Fulcher, with…