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Veteran Flat-tailer Sue on the South Fork of Toponce Creek.
UPDATE: As of 8:24AM on 6/2/23, the Toponce Creek Road is closed. Flooding and road washouts will prevent motorized travel for most of this basin. Please check back here for updates.
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You should bring
Expect to get you feet wet unless you have waterproof boots. There will be some bushwhacking in thick brush. There is a possibility of hot temperatures, rain, bugs and freezing rain. It can be an invigorating experience. There is also a potential for interaction with cows, hilljacks, sheep, sheepdogs (leave them alone), deer, elk, moose, sheep-herders, and other wildlife.You must travel in groups of two or more.
Who may participate;
You are being asked to transport yourself on a windy, winter road to a destination that will likely have mud on the road. Only pull over in designated, plowed parking lots. If you get stuck, stay in your car Put the flashers on. Wear bright clothing.
Cell phone service is sketchy.
Once you reach the creek, be careful not to get too close to the edge, The banks can become soft. It can be very difficult to extract yourself from the pond. It may be easier to remove your shoes.
You may also choose to travel through the brush. Be mindful of your eyes that you don't smack the person in the eye behind you.
Your poles are like a second set of legs, They can help you climb, navigate through the brush, keep you upright and could help keep wild animals away. Use them
Cows and sheep will likely be in the area.
You may also run into campers or fishermen. If the opportunity presents itself, hand out a flier (provided).
Thank you!
Factors that influence survival: Will to survive, knowledge, equipment-technology fails. Most of it depends upon you remaining calm and using your knowledge:
Do not underestimate the importance of staying hydrated. You can help with this by hauling warm water in your spare socks. As you drink the warm water, you can replenish it with snow and double the amount of water available.
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DownloadSouth Fork of Toponce Creek.
We are hopeful that the trappers took the winter off for this creek. Our census last year indicated a near complete eradication of beaver on this creek, an important spawning habitat for Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Location: South Fork Toponce Creek Caribou County, Idaho.
Specific Name: South Fork, Toponce Creek
Stream length: 8.2 miles
8.3 miles
Total length: 13.2 miles Includes South Fork Toponce up to fence.
Management: USFS Westside Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Idaho Fish and Game, Region V, Dan Garren Regional Supervisor
Beaver Trapping: Currently restricted to 5 animals per year
Miles censused: 13.2
We have seen increased pressure in this area due to both regulated and un-regulated uses. Competing uses include grazing, irrigation and target shooting. We have petitioned the Idaho Fish and Game to close this area to trapping for the past two (four years) comment periods.
Collin checking out the basin from a cliff. Great vantage point!
Fresh cuts on willows from 2019 Count.
This image shows how beaver will re-use old branches from a decayed dam to produce another, new dam. Refurbished!
You'll need a good pair of shoes participate in BeaverCount. Kitti and Richard can tell you!
Moose and beaver go together like peanut butter and chocolate! (Joan Bernt)
This is a lot different than our February "Count". You really have to look hard to see activity!
Files of Recent Reports and Findings
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