Idaho wildlife in good winter condition

The Idaho Fish and Game Department reports wildlife are still in good condition on upper Snake River winter ranges. There are no winter feeding operations underway.

Most deer, elk, antelope and moose are still finding forage. However, some are continuing to seek out stored hay throughout the region. Landowners are being encouraged to move hay out of high elk depredation areas if possible.

Sand Creek, Hamer
Snow depth is 8-10 inches with light to moderate crusting. Animals are moving freely on winter ranges.

Swan Valley
Snow depth is 10-12 inches on the valley floor with light to moderate crusting. South facing slopes are at 8-10 inches. Animals are moving freely on winter ranges.

Teton Basin
Valley floor has 10-12 inches of snow with light to moderate crusting. South facing slopes are at 8-10 inches. Animals are moving freely on winter ranges.

Big Desert, INL
Snow depth is 7-9 inches on valley floor with light to moderate crusting observed. Animals are moving freely on winter ranges.

Birch Creek
Snow depth is 7-9 inches on the valley floor. South facing slopes are at 5-7 inches with light to moderate crusting. Animals are moving freely on winter ranges.

Big and Little Lost Rivers
Snow depth is 8-16 inches on the valley floor with light crusting. South facing slopes are at 4-10 inches. Animals are moving freely on winter ranges.

Tex Creek
Snow depth is 9-11 inches with 7-9 inches on the south facing slopes. Light to moderate crusting observed.

Large groups of elk, deer and antelope are still being observed on most winter ranges throughout the region.