Upper Snake Region Winter Wildlife Conditions Report for January 10, 2017
In order to help keep the citizens of Idaho informed regarding the physical condition of their wildlife, the Upper Snake Regional Office will be issuing reports throughout the winter. Reports reflect information gathered from IDFG field staff and contacts in local communities. Reports will be issued as conditions change, especially if a major winter weather situation develops. Requests for further information should be directed to Gregg Losinski at 208-390-0635
Duston Cureton is the Landowner Sportsman Coordinator for the Upper Snake Region and the person responsible for compilation of the following information.
Big Game Physical Condition- Animals were in good condition entering winter.
Sand Creek, Hamer
Snow depth is 12-14 inches
Swan Valley
Snow depth is 16-18 inches on the valley floor. South facing slopes are at 12-14 inches.
Teton Basin
Valley floor has 15 inches of snow.
Big Desert, INL
Snow depth is 12-14 inches on valley floor with minimal crusting observed.
Birch Creek
Snow depth is 12-14 inches on the valley floor. Drifting has opened some slopes.
Big and Little Lost Rivers
12-16 inches in the big and little lost with some south facing slopes blown free.
Tex Creek
Snow depth is 12-14inches with many slopes blown clear.
BIG GAME EMERGENCY FEEDING UPDATE: Feed is being placed out to try and hold approximately 3,000 elk on the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area to keep them from getting onto private lands and potential conflicts near roadways.
Egin-Hamer Area Closure is once again in effect as of January 1, 2017. The southern portion will reopen at sunrise on April 1, 2017 and the northern portion at sunrise on May 1, 2017.
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