House Concurrent Resolution No. 26 expresses the Idaho Legislature's findings and support for the establishment of wildlife crossings to protect big game migration corridors. The resolution highlights the importance of these corridors for species such as mule deer, elk, and pronghorn, which rely on long-distance migrations to access critical habitats. It notes that over 50 migration corridors have been identified in Idaho, emphasizing the need for landscape connectivity to maintain healthy wildlife populations that contribute to the state's economy through hunting and outdoor recreation. The resolution also addresses the dangers posed by wildlife-vehicle collisions, which not only threaten wildlife but also endanger human lives and incur significant economic costs.

The Legislature calls for strategic investments in wildlife crossings, such as overpasses and underpasses, which have proven effective in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions by over 80%. It encourages collaboration between state and local governments, communities, and stakeholders to identify priority sites for these crossings and to adopt policies that promote landscape connectivity and road safety. The resolution aims to enhance public safety while ensuring the long-term viability of Idaho's wildlife resources, and it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to relevant state and federal officials.