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Idaho Fish and Game euthanizes mountain lion in central Idaho after it killed pet cat – East Idaho News
KETCHUM (KMVT) — Idaho Fish and Game said they euthanized a mountain lion after it killed a resident’s pet cat south of Ketchum on Wednesday.
A young female mountain lion grabbed the cat within minutes of the owners letting their pet outside into their fenced backyard, according to Fish and Game.
Fish and Game set up a trap at the residence to protect the safety of area residents and their pets. The lion was later trapped that day and euthanized by Fish and Game officers.
“As with any decision that we are faced with to trap and put an animal down, our staff have to make the hard call to protect area residents and their pets” said Craig White, regional supervisor of the Magic Valley Region. “We don’t take these decisions lightly, but ultimately, our responsibility is to protect public safety. When a mountain lion exhibits aggression toward people or their pets within the confines of a fenced yard we need to take appropriate actions.”
Fish and Game warned residents to keep pets on leashes, feed pets indoors, and make sure the yard is clear to help prevent predators like mountain lions from attacking.
Wildlife managers advise residents to never run away or turn your back on a mountain lion, according to Fish and Game. Slowly back away while maintaining eye contact and safety devices like bear spray can help.
Fish and Game also reminded residents to not feed wildlife or leave garbage outside and unsecured. Residents should call 911 immediately to report any encounter that results in an attack.
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BLACKFOOT — A large contingent of Blackfoot Police officers has cordoned off an area near the Taco Bell on Parkway Drive in Blackfoot.
Police responded around 5 p.m., according to multiple witnesses who contacted EastIdahoNews.com.
EastIdahoNews.com has reached out to Blackfoot Police for details.
We will update this story as we learn more.
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MISSOULA, Mont. — An Idaho Falls angler is back in the Idaho record books after landing a record-setting lake trout at Payette Lake.
Idaho Fish and Game said Dylan Smith caught and released a 43.25-inch lake trout on May 2, setting a new state catch-and-release record for the species. The fish surpassed the previous record of 42 inches.
The catch marks Smith’s second appearance in Idaho’s record books. He previously held the state catch-and-release lake trout record after landing a trophy fish in 2018 before that mark was later broken.
According to Fish and Game, Payette Lake has become one of Idaho’s premier lake trout fisheries thanks to years of management efforts aimed at improving both lake trout and kokanee populations.
Pride Month looks different this June along Boise’s Harrison Boulevard, where a long-standing tradition of hanging Pride flags on lamp posts has been put on hold after a new state law restricted which flags can be flown on government property.
For several years, Pride flags lined lamp posts along Harrison Boulevard in Boise’s North End neighborhood. But Idaho House Bill 561, signed by Gov. Brad Little in March, restricts which flags can be flown on government property, including the City of Boise’s Harrison lamp posts.
In response, a group of neighbors formed Pride North End and launched a distribution effort to help residents show support from their own front yards. The group has been making Pride flags and yard signs available to people who want to display them at home.
“I thought that I would…be a personal example of ‘yes, this is what I do.’ This is what I believe in,” said Edna Schochat, a North End resident.
Pride North End has already distributed more than 900-yard signs and 250 flags. The group’s original donation goal was around $2,000 to order 100 flags and 200 yard signs, but it has exceeded that GoFundMe goal, reaching $10,000 worth of donations.
The group plans to continue holding public flag and sign distributions through the end of the month.
“We cannot just say something without doing something that proves that we mean what we say,” Schochat said.
Pride North End said any leftover funds after materials are distributed will go to local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. A link to the group’s GoFundMe can be found here.
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