Be Bear Aware: Bears are out of hibernation
New bear spray recycling program established
Do you have expired bear spray sitting around? Not sure how to dispose of bear spray properly? Boundary and Bonner County residents and visitors now have an easy method for disposing of bear spray properly. The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Wildlife Department has spearheaded a program for bear spray recycling to keep bear spray canisters…
Livestock Carcass Removal Program helps prevent human-bear conflicts
Dead livestock. No trailer or tractor. There is help. If you live in Boundary County, Idaho, a free program was started in late 2023 to help dispose of large dead livestock in a timely manner so it doesn’t become a bear attractant. Dead livestock is a major attractant for grizzly bears and other predators. Carcasses…
6 Tips for how to carry bear spray in bear country
Snap! Crash, rustle, rustle! What was that? Do you have your bear spray out of your holster yet? Could be a false alarm of a squirrel, snowshoe hare or really large-sounding mouse, but it could also be a bear. If you do think it is a bear, are you backing down the trail yet? Making…
Discover nature on a deeper level
From ants to yews, find out about our amazing natural world starting in North Idaho and expanding across North America. The most recent posts are below. If you are searching for a specific topic, check out the menu bar at the top. As Albert Einstein said, "The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."