October 26, 2024 - Owyhee Fire Restoration Planting at Horserace Ridge

Request edit access

JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.

with Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Please fill out the information below and click submit at the bottom of the page

Email *

MEETING LOCATION

Meet at the Dan's Ferry gas station at 9am.

Address: 1984 ID-45, Melba, ID 83641.

The gas station is located just before crossing the bridge over the Snake River.

There's a large gravel parking lot next to the gas station, we will meet/park there. Cars can be left here if carpooling. This will also be our last stop for a restroom and general snacks/drinks.

DESTINATION

Horse Race Ridge in the Owyhee range.

Cross the bridge from Walter's Ferry and head north on HWY78 for 2.5 miles.

Turn left onto Wilson Creek Rd. Stay on Wilson Creek Rd for 8 miles.

There will be a large natural pullout on the left side where we will park.

Coordinates: 43.28708, -116.77873

You can copy and paste these coordinates into Google Maps.

You can also navigate to the planting site via Reynolds Creek Rd. Traveling this way is a bit longer with more turns and some creek crossings. Google generally gives the option to choose either route.

Please check the appropriate box and click "submit" at the bottom of the page

Yes, I will attend and will meet you at Dan's Ferry at 9am. I will drive my own SUV or pickup to the planting site.

Yes, I will attend and would like a ride from Dan's Ferry at 9am to the planting location.

No, I cannot attend this time.

Comment or Concern

Name *

Phone number *

What you need to know

The weather can vary from cool and sunny to cold, windy or wet in early spring.

From our meeting location at Dan's Ferry, expect a 35-40min drive to the planting site.

Carpooling to the site from our meeting location is recommended. If you are able to provide some open seats for carpooling, please state so in the comments- That would be greatly appreciated! Please comment if you need a ride from the meeting location to the planting site.

Fish and Game will provide all the tools and equipment required for planting bitterbrush. Fish and Game will provide used leather planting gloves. It works well to wear fleece/knit gloves (not provided) under our leather planting gloves. Or, bring an old pair of ski gloves with you. Other planting tools will be provided; planting bar, buckets, and trowels. Bring your own knee pad (s) and or other favorite planting tools if you like.

Plan to plant bitterbrush plugs by hand using planting bars and hand trowels. No experience required; a brief training tutorial will be provided by Fish and Game staff. This is a great way to get involved with Fish and Game, giving back to our natural resources, and restoring habitat for Idaho's native wildlife.

What you should bring

Please remember to dress for early spring weather. You will need to bring layered clothing, rain gear or a jacket/coat, boots or sturdy shoes, a hat, and gloves. It could be rainy, breezy and cool OR it could be sunny and moderate.

Come prepared! You will need to bring a sack lunch and water for the day. We expect the day to be around 6 hours long, including driving. Bring a day pack to hold your food and extra layers. The terrain should be gentle to moderate.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

Submit

Clear form

Never submit passwords through Google Forms.

reCAPTCHA

Privacy Terms

This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy

Does this form look suspicious? Report

Forms