First Carlton Complex Project Upcoming

[MuleDeer]

So we finally have a first chance to help the deer in Okanogan County...we will be putting together a project over 4 or 5 wildlife areas, and the focus will be on Invasive Weed Identification.  There will be a training class on ID'ing and marking weeds with GPS, then groups will split up over different areas to do the work.  Mostly a "boots on the ground" project.  Purpose of this project is to locate and prioritize invasive weeds that are taking over the new growth, and eradicating those weeds in preparation for Fall planting.
If any of you are interested in this type of project, let me know.  I have asked Dale Swedburg to get me date info ASAP, as most of you need at least some lead-time to plan on attending.  More info soon.

[Romulus1297]

Dalmatian Toadflax,  Wild Mustard,  Mullein, Tumbleweed,  Morning Glory,  Thistle, and more are a pain in the rump if you have land to take care of 

[MuleDeer]

What's a bad idea?

[flcracker]

Sounds good, I'd be interested depending on timing

[wolfbait]

Wolves and cougars are causing the most impact on deer, that and WDFW's weather predictions. While we probably won't be able to curb WDFW's new found prediction practices, the next best thing is to focus on the identification of invasive weeds.

[MuleDeer]

Wolves and cougars are causing the most impact on deer, that and WDFW's weather predictions. While we probably won't be able to curb WDFW's new found prediction practices, the next best thing is to focus on the identification of invasive weeds.

So is your idea to just let the invasive weeds go unchecked in what was prime winter habitat before the fire?  Leave thousands of acres with no suitable habitat for the mule deer of Okanogan County?

[jackelope]

Myself and my family would be interested in helping, but the dates are the 1st piece of critical information we'd need before we can commit.

[deerhuntr4885]

Man!  Seems like some people want to turn EVERY thread into "a female dog"session!  I am sooo tired of it.  Count me in if the timing is right. 

[Wea300mag]

I'm also interested, just need to make sure the timing works.

[abe henderson]

Love to help...will depend on timing :-)

[MuleDeer]

Will get some dates on here as soon as I get them from the bios up there.  Hope we can get some times that work for some of you here!

[Romulus1297]

What's a bad idea?

Letting these weeds take over. Which they are doing in alot of places.

[jaredwitman]

I am interested as well in this project. Like most I will also need to check the dates and timing to commit. Keep me posted! THANKS

[yelp]

Great project.. This will help reduce the amount of time the staff have to spend locating infestations of noxious weeds too.  The wildfire assisted these weeds to flourish and spread without native plants to compete.  Efficiency of staff time and quality inventory is important too.  Chemicals cost lots of money.  Many control methods will include not chemical but biological.  Hope to see some of you help out if you can.

[HawkCreek]

Good project. Depending on timing I'd be interested in helping.