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Rep. Fulcher proposes exploration of transferring Idaho federal land to state and local control

by LAURA GUIDO Idaho Capital Sun
| December 10, 2025 11:10 AM

Idaho U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher said he is convening meetings statewide to explore transferring management and ownership of the Gem State’s vast federal public lands to state and local governments. 

The Republican congressman on Monday sent a letter to Idaho statewide elected officials, legislators, and county commissioners, calling the eventual shift to local control of the land “imminent.” 

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