Wildlife

As spring unfolds, Idaho bears are waking up hungry. What’s the best way to keep them at bay this season?

An Oregon State University Undergrad has developed a way to use artificial intelligence to identify species captured on trail cameras.  Owen Okuley said the A-I works similarly to how a human learns to identify images.   “You’re shown something and told what it is and you kind of associate the two. The same is true for an i...

A new proposal in the Idaho House, House Bill 195, looks to establish stricter guidelines for the state Department of Fish and Game before relocating or transplanting wildlife.   “The bill requires 30-day advance notice to county commissioners, landowners and lease holders before any wildlife release, with a few exceptions, for small animals like starlings and raccoons," said Dex Lake with th

Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to update its Wildlife Action Plan every ten years and the next one is due in 2026.  ODFW’s Adam Baylor said it’s a statewide conservation strategy determined by agency experts and the public.   “A lot of those me...

Here's another reason to go out and fish!

As temperatures rise, black bears in Idaho are on the hunt for food. Be prepared and bear-aware to avoid potential conflicts with these hungry animals.

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On Wednesday, Idaho Senator Jim Risch, Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher as well as Washington’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez introduced the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act.  The legislation looks to fully extend eligibility of the Good Neighbor Authority program for federal forest restoration and management projects to Tribes and counties as well as increase opportunities for cross-bou

With the number of wildlife attacks on the way up nationwide, the USDA is out with several tips to keep you and your family safe.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...