Average deer numbers, above average elk numbers seen in eastern Idaho
Deer and elk aren’t in quarantine this fall. They may be a little difficult to find and they might be practicing social distancing from you but the initial outlook for this year’s fall hunting season in southeast Idaho appears to be stable for mule deer and good for elk.
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