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  • Idaho Fish and Game feeding wildife in SE Idaho

    Ralph Maughan

    Elk, deer, and pronghorn being fed since January 1- Idaho Fish and Game doesn’t like to feed, but deep snow and frozen snow after a melt has prompted off and on feeding.  Some of it is to keep the wild animals away from farms. Idaho Fish and Game news release.

  • Elk will not be fed near Sun Valley, ID this winter

    Ralph Maughan

    Long time private feeding by Wood River Elk Trust terminated- It looks like some wisdom has seeped in. Feeding elk on the edge of town disrupts elk natural patterns and attracts wolves, cougars, coyotes into town. This problem will not be resolved immediately, however, because the elk now expect food. They will come to the…

  • Studies conflict on National Elk Refuge elk

    Ralph Maughan

    The important lawsuit to rid the National Elk Refuge of artificial winter feeding of elk is underway. This article in the Jackson Hole Star Tribune touches on the testimony of two experts, one on each side. If as the interest group, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife claims, closing feedgrounds will cause elk to transmit brucellosis…

  • . . . turning from the northern Range, in Jackson Hole elk numbers high, mortality low.

    Ralph Maughan

    Officials assess refuge herd at mid-winter. Mortalities are down, but officials worry about high numbers, warmer temperatures. Jackson Hole News and Guide. An amazingly small number of elk have perished as of mid-winter at the National Elk Refuge. However, the snow is deep, meaning it will probably melt out late and will get dirty and…

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