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Idaho Moves Black Bear From Nampa Neighborhood to Habitat

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 3:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Idaho Fish and Game relocated a male black bear from a Nampa neighborhood to habitat north of Ola.
Idaho Fish and Game responded to a black bear cub in Boise's Harris Ranch neighborhood on Sept. 2.
Idaho Fish and Game euthanized one bear and transferred another to rehabilitation after Sept. 9 incidents near Parkcenter Boulevard.
Idaho Fish and Game warned that drought-driven food scarcity is pushing bears into residential neighborhoods statewide.

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Story summary

Idaho Fish and Game relocated a male black bear from a Nampa neighborhood to habitat north of Ola.
Idaho Fish and Game responded to a black bear cub in Boise's Harris Ranch neighborhood on Sept. 2.
Idaho Fish and Game euthanized one bear and transferred another to rehabilitation after Sept. 9 incidents near Parkcenter Boulevard.
Idaho Fish and Game warned that drought-driven food scarcity is pushing bears into residential neighborhoods statewide.