WILDLIFE -- Once again we're reminded that feeding wildlife is hazardous and should be avoided whenever possible.

Idaho Fish & Game reports 33 elk died this winter at feeding station near Ketchum
In 1980, Idaho Fish and Game established a feeding station in Warm Springs Canyon to encourage elk to stay in the canyon and not wander down into Ketchum.

This year 180 elk were counted at the feeding station, but 33 died, 11 of which were killed by mountain lions. The 22 others were mostly calves killed by being trampled or starved because they could not get to food.

The 18 percent fatality rate was a bit higher than usual, an Idaho Fish and Game spokesman said.

--Idaho Mountain Express