Those white spots you'll see in the Foothills over the next few weeks may not be patches of snow. In fact, Instead of cold and melty, those spots may be woolly and moving.
Sheep ranchers have started the weekslong process of moving flocks to higher summer grazing areas as the snow continues to recede. Up to 6,000 domestic sheep will head up the hillsides, and besides being a picturesque Idaho moment, it means that recreationlsts using the Foothills need to pay extra attention.
The flocks can often be found near some of the most popular trail areas, so interactions between people and sheep aren't uncommon. The problem comes when dogs are allowed off leash around the …
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