Volunteer coordinators Mary Dudley and Michael Young show Governor Butch Otter how to gather sagebrush seed. Regional Office Locations Panhandle Region Projects Clearwater Region Projects Southwest Region Projects Magic Valley Region Projects Southeast Region Projects Upper Snake Region Projects Salmon Region Projects MK Nature Center, Boise Idaho Master Naturalist Program - Volunteer to actively work toward stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment River Menders - A hands on habitat volunteer project that benefits Idaho’s salmon and steelhead Application for Volunteer Work [PDF, 40 KB] Application for Group Volunteer Work [PDF, 42 KB] Completed volunteer applications should be sent to the respective regional office where the project(s) is to take place.

Volunteer Program

Do you love spending time outdoors? Do you care about Idaho wildlife? Would you like to do something to make things better for the animals that wander, fly and swim in our great state?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you should consider becoming a Fish and Game volunteer. It's a great opportunity to work outdoors, have fun, and make a real difference for Idaho wildlife.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Volunteer Program offers people of all ages the opportunity to get involved with projects that benefit wildlife and habitat. Without volunteers, many important projects cannot happen. With your help, they can evolve from mere wishful thinking into tangible benefits for wildlife and people.

Idaho Wildlife Reservists serve as uniformed volunteers who represent the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Like volunteers, reservists contribute their time, energy and expertise on a variety of projects every year, many of which would not be accomplished otherwise.

Volunteer/Reservist projects include: restoring wildlife habitat, guiding tours at nature centers, collecting native seeds, surveying sage grouse leks, counting big horn sheep, conducting angler surveys, mountain lake fish stocking, building and maintaining fences, docks, bird nest boxes and interpretive areas, monitoring migrating raptors, songbirds and owls, staffing wildlife check stations, cleaning up access areas, teaching children how to fish and much, much more!

As you donate your skills, labor and expertise, you'll discover a new sense of ownership in Idaho's wildlife resources, learn about the needs of wild creatures and meet people who share your interests. Working together we can accomplish a lot, for today and for tomorrow.

Photo: Carol Wike

Want to become an Idaho Wildlife Volunteer or Reservist? Contact the Fish and Game office in your region.