Wolf and grizzly bear caused livestock mortalities can have a significant effect on individual producers in certain areas. To help offset or minimize this, the State of Idaho has two programs to help producers.
The Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC) is currently accepting applications to provide Idaho livestock producers with proactive measures to help reduce or prevent wolf and grizzly bear livestock conflicts in the upcoming 2026 grazing season.
Producers are encouraged to submit applications with projects and ideas by March 1. Applications submitted outside that period will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on available funding.
OSC recognizes that each livestock operation is different with its own unique set of challenges. As a result, some methods will be better suited for certain operations than others and, in some cases, a combination of techniques and methods may be needed to achieve success.
OSC, in collaboration with interested livestock producers, the Idaho Cattlemen’s Association, Idaho Wool Growers Association, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Idaho Department of Fish and Game, will help producers implement any and/or all the following methods on a case-by-case basis in the hopes of decreasing the likelihood of wolf-livestock conflict:
- Guard dogs
- Range riders
- Permanent electric fence
- Guard dog food
- Scare devices (fladry, fox lights, noise makers)
- Trail Cameras
- Temporary fencing, pens, and sheds
- Other effective prevention measures
For additional information and to receive application forms, please contact Austin Terrell at (208) 571-2052 or austin.terrell@osc.idaho.gov