Russ Fulcher

In Idaho, our public lands are a treasured part of our way of life, offering recreational opportunities, abundant resources, and natural beauty. Over 62% of the land within Idaho’s borders is controlled by the federal government. …This extensive federal government footprint poses significant challenges to our autonomy in issuing leases for timber, grazing, and mining. …After seven years in Congress, it is clear to me that the federal government — who is effectively our landlord — has failed to manage the lands wisely and has been derelict in working with state and local entities to reduce the risk of wildfires, provide the public with better access to natural resources, and address the overall health of our lands. …Last year, federal land mismanagement was a major factor in nearly one million acres of our beautiful Idaho going up in flames, a level of devastation that puts significant financial strain on our local economies.