Working with our community, the Wood River Land Trust permanently protected Spirit Woman Ranch—an 80-acre property in Slaughterhouse Canyon, just east of Bellevue—on March 31, 2026. This critical property will ensure public access to thousands of acres of public lands in the Pioneer Mountains beyond, and prevent fragmentation of wildlife habitat. 

Community & Conservation Benefits

• Protects Public Access via Slaughterhouse Road, providing a permanent gateway to hundreds of acres of adjacent BLM lands for hunting and outdoor recreation, including popular multi-use trails.   

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• Protects a Critical Wildlife Link: Located near the Owinza mule deer migration route, the ranch serves as a crucial corridor for Idaho’s iconic big game.  

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• Protects Water & Climate Resilience: The property protects 1/2 mile of Slaughterhouse Creek, including a pond and rare riparian wetlands. It is ranked as "Most Resilient" by The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Network analysis. 

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