Wildlife and PlantsHarris Ranch continues to grow and become a thriving residential community. The community is surrounded by natural habitat along the river and in the foothills. Our mission is to preserve this habitat that is an important home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Many of these native plants are unique to Idaho and they are vital to the continued survival of wildlife in our state. In an effort to ensure the survival of flora and fauna, the HRWMA encourages people to respect this important habitat. When hiking in the foothills or along the Boise River, please stay on designated trails to avoid interaction with wildlife and to protect plants underfoot. Please keep this in mind as you enjoy the Boise Foothills. Leashes are required when exercising any dogs in the foothills. Please do your part and help protect remaining wildlife and surrounding habitat! ![]() MULE DEER Over 7,000 mule deer winter in the Boise River Wildlife Management Area, adjacent to Harris Ranch development. View this 4-minute video on deer migration in Wyoming; the deer in the Boise Foothills migrate similar distances from their summer range.
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The long-billed
ELK Elk seem to prefer mountainous country with mixed open,
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The Published by the Idaho Department of Fish & Game. Find great photos and fascinating facts about wildlife in our area. |