Tick tock... it's tick season
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The arrival of spring marks the beginning of tick season in North Idaho, which could be worse than previous years following a mild winter.
Idaho Fish and Game has already observed a higher tick load on moose throughout the Panhandle, said IFG Regional Communications Manager T.J. Ross.
Mild winter temperatures result in lesser die-off of the parasites compared to colder, harsher winters, Ross said. Mild weather also means ticks become active earlier in the year.
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