wildlife

A young bear that was relocated once has now been euthanized after it killed sheep on two different ranches near the town of Copeland.

Wildlife officials have a message for those who may encounter baby animals that appear to have been abandoned: leave them alone.

There are thousands of trumpeter swans wintering in eastern Idaho creating a sight that may not last much longer

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is urging people in the Wood River Valley to help avoid actions that may cause stress to wintering big game animals.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says it has modified some of its big game hunting proposals.

Law officers are urging caution in the area of Picabo Street in Ketchum, where a mountain lion was found under a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.

Idaho Fish and Game steps in to feed wintering animals during critical weather periods, but big game animals are well-adapted to most winter conditions.

Wildlife officials say hoof disease was found in an elk harvested in Idaho, the first time the disease has been detected in the Gem State.

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that some locations where the big cats have been seen include near several neighborhoods.

Mountain lions have been spotted in several areas in southern Idaho prompting a warning to the public to be mindful of the big cats.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages people who head outdoors this season to not disturb wintering wildlife.

Authorities killed a mountain lion after it wandered into town late Friday night in Lava Hot Springs, creating potential dangers for people there, according to wildlife officials.