Portneuf River BCH chapter meeting.

FALL POTLUCK
6PM to 8PM Wednesday September 16th
Upper Ross Pavilion, 3101 Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello, ID 83204, USA

THERE WILL BE TWO MAIN DISHES, BOTH SLOW-COOKED IN DUTCH OVENS: CREAMY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN AND BEEF BARBACOA. Use these shredded meats as a topping on beans or rice, or make small burritos, tacos, or sliders (small sandwiches).
Family members, potential members, and associates are welcome. For potluck dishes, persons whose last name starts with the letter "A" or "B" bring pop, “C through O" bring a side dish, and “P through Z” bring a dessert.
John McNabb President 208-201-6624, [email protected]

​Idaho Shifts Agency Oversight: SB 1300 Consolidates Executive Power
Idaho is moving away from decades of board-led agency management following the passage of Senate Bill 1300. Signed on April 2, 2026, the law transfers the power to appoint key state directors directly to the Governor, effective July 1.
Key Impacts:
  • New Gubernatorial Authority: The Governor will now hire and fire the directors of Fish and Game, Parks and Recreation, and the Transportation Department, subject to Senate confirmation.
  • Ending the 1938 Model: This overturns the science-based "merit system" established by the 1938 Fish and Game Initiative, which used independent citizen boards to insulate directors from political influence.
  • One Major Exception: The Department of Lands remains unchanged; its director still reports to the five-member State Board of Land Commissioners.
The Debate:
Supporters claim the move increases executive accountability. Critics argue it politicizes resource management and probably would jeopardize the 1961 Harriman State Park agreement, which specifically required non-political oversight for the donated land. By jeopardizing, we mean that Harriman would return to private ownership and exclude public access.

UPDATE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE

Information on the New Explore Act passed in January

Big Springs Campground has six dilapidated corrals. The Westside Ranger District is writing a grant to construct new corrals. The six corrals are shown from west to east below

Our friends the Over the Hill Gang ride regularly every wednesday.

Back Country Horsemen is a non-profit service organization dedicated to preserving the right to use stock animals on public lands and maintaining wilderness trails through volunteer service.