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Two more Chronic Wasting Disease cases detected in cow elk and white-tailed doe in Unit 14
Idaho Fish and Game received notice on Jan. 10 that two more animals, a cow elk and a white-tailed deer doe, have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Both animals were in Unit 14 in Idaho County. The whitetail was about 4 miles south of Slate Creek in the same area as other CWD-positive deer, and the elk was about 1.5 miles northeast of White Bird.
Two mule deer bucks taken by hunters in the Slate Creek area during October were the first-ever CWD detections in Idaho.
Recent News
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Wood River Valley elk have a rough week getting entangled and trapped around area homes
Monday, January 10, 2022 - 9:10 PM MST
Over a two-day period Fish and Game officers responded to four reports of elk becoming entangled in various materials or trapped in window wells in the southern Wood River Valley. -
Two cow elk shot out of season on Salmon Road near Riggins
Friday, January 14, 2022 - 12:04 PM MST
On the morning of January 9th, two cow elk were shot out of season along the Big Salmon Road near Riggins. This stretch of road receives a fair amount of morning traffic from sportsmen and public alike. -
Twin Bridges boat ramp along the Salmon River open and ready for use
Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 10:36 AM MST
By adding to the length of the ramp, it makes for a safer and easier boat launch. This project could not have happened without the support from sportsman's dollars. -
Win prizes by participating in the new Kootenai River Angler Science Program!
Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 9:04 AM MST
Fish and Game is inviting burbot fishermen to participate in the new Kootenai River Angler Science Program to gather information that will help us manage the burbot fishery. -
Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Jan. 15
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 11:24 AM MST
Spring 2022 black bear controlled hunt applications open Jan. 15 to Feb. 15. Here are a few ways to apply this year. -
Video: Waterfowl flock to Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 3:23 PM MST
The skies over Deer Parks Wildlife Management Area are filled with activity this January as waterfowl fly between the grain fields planted for them by Fish and Game. Trumpeter swans, Canada geese and ducks have all shown up by the thousands to feed. -
Helicopter flights to collar mule deer fawns, elk calves begin in Southwest Region
Monday, January 10, 2022 - 3:43 PM MST
Beginning in mid-January, Idaho Fish and Game staff in the Southwest Region will use low-flying helicopters to capture and collar deer fawns and elk calves in units 22, 23, 31, 32, 33, 35, and 39. -
It’s known as a ‘Kootenai leopard’ and it tastes like lobster. Introducing, the burbot
Monday, January 10, 2022 - 3:02 PM MST
It might be hard to get your friends out fishing with you this winter, but tickle their fancy with tales of a freshwater cod that looks more like an eel than a trout, and you might be able to change their tune. This month’s issue of Wildlife Express takes a look at the unusual and harrowing life story of burbot, a now highly sought after sportfish that has rebounded from the help of dedicated researchers. -
F&G to begin helicopter surveys for big game animals in the Upper Snake Region
Friday, January 7, 2022 - 2:15 PM MST
Beginning in mid-January, Idaho Fish and Game staff will use low-flying helicopters to count deer and elk populations in Unit 50 of the Pioneer Zone. Disturbance to the animals is kept to the minimum needed to acquire accurate information and is generally less than a few minutes. Survey flights for the Upper Snake are expected to be completed by January 25. -
Fish and Game seeks public input about campground improvements to Silver Creek access sites
Friday, January 7, 2022 - 9:18 AM MST