The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will complete improvements this week and re-open the Waha Lake Recreational Area. Mike Demick with the department’s Clearwater Office says visitors will notice many upgrades to both lake access and facilities.

Mike Demick, IDFG Clearwater Office, comments

Officials will re-open the Waha Lake boat ramp Wednesday, while the campground is scheduled to re-open Friday. For more information contact the IDFG Clearwater Office in Lewiston, Idaho at (208) 799-5010.

A North Idaho man has shot and killed a wolf near Lookout Pass on the Idaho/Montana border after the predator attacked his dog.

Barry Sadler of Mullan has been monitoring a wolf pack that has been moving closer to his home and livestock recently. One of his guard dogs is missing and the recent attack on another pet dog nearly killed it.

Under current Idaho law is illegal to kill a wolf unless it endangers the life of a person or their property, including livestock and pets. Idaho Fish and Game officials investigating the incident say it appears the man’s actions were justified and in-line with state law.

The Idaho Fish and Game recently received a $50,000 grant for weed control from the Idaho Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Cost Share Program. Mike Demick with the IDFG Clearwater Office in Lewiston, Idaho says the funds will be used in conjunction with other rehabilitation activities being conducted on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

Mike Demick, Idaho Fish & Game, comments

Noxious weeds have become a nuisance in virtually every part of the state, creating several problems for wildlife while hurting Idaho taxpayers’ wallets.

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For more information contact the IDFG Clearwater Office at (208) 799-5010.