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Rare Encounter: Mountain Lion Faces Idaho Fish and Game

11/2/2025

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Story summary

Idaho Fish and Game staff investigating a GPS-collared mule deer buck's death encountered a mountain lion and two juveniles in the Owyhees.
The encounter is rare and risky if the lion doesn't retreat.
The technician's video shows handling, instructing not to run, to face the lion, and to back away slowly.
Mountain lion predation is a leading cause of death for mule deer and California bighorn sheep in the region.

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Story summary

Idaho Fish and Game staff investigating a GPS-collared mule deer buck's death encountered a mountain lion and two juveniles in the Owyhees.
The encounter is rare and risky if the lion doesn't retreat.
The technician's video shows handling, instructing not to run, to face the lion, and to back away slowly.
Mountain lion predation is a leading cause of death for mule deer and California bighorn sheep in the region.