Following several high-profile encounters in the Boise foothills and the Wood River Valley this month, here are the five most dangerous animals you need to watch for in the Gem State this year.
1. The Grizzly Bear
For the first time in over 40 years, the grizzly bear is at the center of a major policy shift in Idaho. With the Greater Yellowstone population officially recovered, Idaho has moved forward with a landmark 2026 management plan that includes the state’s first limited hunting tag in decades.
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- The 2026 Expansion: Grizzly sightings are no longer restricted to the remote corners of the Panhandle or the Yellowstone border. In early 2026,…