Eastern Idaho wolf zone closed

By :JON DUVAL

The Upper Snake wolf zone was closed to wolf hunters yesterday, having reached its quota of five wolves since the hunt opened on Oct. 1. The hunt would have run until Dec. 31 had the quota not been reached. 

This zone is located in the eastern edge of the state, bordering both Wyoming and Montana. This closure affects big game management units 60, 60A, 61, 62, 62A, 64, 65 and 67.

The McCall-Weiser zone is also approaching its limit of 15, with 14 wolves killed in that zone as of today.

The total number of wolves killed in Idaho is 89, leaving 131 before the limit set by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission is reached.