SBT Fish & Game Commission issues road closures because of increased wildlife populations on Fort Hall Reservation
Map of impacted areas on the Fort Hall Reservation. (Submitted photo)
By SBT PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
FORT HALL – On Friday, January 17, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Fish & Game Commission curtailed vehicular traffic in the area east of Hi-Line Canal and Interstate 15, and along Sands Road because of safety concerns to motorists caused by the increased populations of migrating elk and deer on the Fort Hall Reservation.
The numbers of wintering wildlife have increased significantly since the beginning of January and are now migrating over sections on interstates, highways, and frontage roads. They are now within areas of the reservation creating a wildlife and public safety concern because of increased vehicle and wildlife collisions, especially in late in evenings, early mornings, and during periods of darkness.
Elk on hill.
The curtailment is effective through April 15, except for local residential traffic and Tribal management actions to reduce the number of vehicle and wildlife collisions and provide safety for wintering wildlife. No vehicular traffic is authorized on Sands Road, except those supporting supplemental feeding operations.
Please reference the provided map showing the impacted area to help plan your travels. Traffic barrels and cones will be used to mark the area impacted.
