Free: Contests & Raffles.
A Google search turned up this:QuoteSUPPLEMENTAL BEAR FEEDINGPROGRAMA common concern among ADCP members isthe need for a socially acceptable means to preventbear damage to forest resources. Historically, lethalremoval was commonly used to eliminate bearsthat damaged timber. Professional agents werehired to identify and remove problem animals. TheADCP began investigating non-lethal approachesduring the early 1980s. Providing bears with an alternativefood source appeared feasible and a supplementalfeeding program utilizing 10 feeders wasimplemented during the spring of 1985.The supplemental feeding program provedto be an effective tool to reduce bear damage totimber. Within the first year, damage on timberstands that had been extensive in previous yearswas reduced to an acceptable level. Interest andparticipation in the program has increaseddramatically over the past 10 years (Table 1).Participants in the supplemental feeding programplaced over 400,000 pounds of pellets this past yearin 700 feeding stations established across westernWashington and Oregon.Supplemental feed is provided only in thespring and early summer when bears are foragingon trees. Feeding stations are installed in sites, asclose as possible, to current or anticipated damage.Preferred sites are close to roads to facilitatestocking feeders with pellets, but hidden frompublic view to avoid poaching and away from highpublic use areas to avoid bear-human conflicts.The supplemental pellets are produced bythe Washington Forest Protection Association.Sugars are considered the most importantingredients to alleviate damage to trees. Pellets alsocontain fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals toprovide a balanced diet for bears. A low moisturecontent (<10%) enhances bear acceptance andincreases the viable shelf life of pellets. Individualpellets resemble a greyish colored dry dog food andare 0.25 inches in diameter and about 0.5 incheslong.Bear feeders are securely fastened to treesapproximately 10 inches off the ground to avoidwater and rodent problems. Bait (e.g., beavercarcass) may be used to initially attract bears tostations, but is not necessary once bears beginfeeding. Each station holds approximately 200pounds of pellets and active stations need to berestocked once a week. Wet or powdery feed isremoved before a station is restocked with newpellets. At the end of the damage season all feedingstations are removed from the forests.Self-feeders are constructed from 55 gallondrums (Figure 2). Bears can obtain pellets from anopening cut in the lower front portion of the barrel.The feeding plate is separated from the storagecompartment by a metal sheet inserted diagonallywithin the barrel. Pellets taken from the feeding plateare automatically replaced as pellets fall through anarrow gap beneath the metal sheet. This self-feedingmechanism permits a continuous supply of pellets, butprohibits bears from spilling or playing with the food.A heavy roof insulated with foam keeps the pellets dryand limits bears to feeding from the front entrance.
SUPPLEMENTAL BEAR FEEDINGPROGRAMA common concern among ADCP members isthe need for a socially acceptable means to preventbear damage to forest resources. Historically, lethalremoval was commonly used to eliminate bearsthat damaged timber. Professional agents werehired to identify and remove problem animals. TheADCP began investigating non-lethal approachesduring the early 1980s. Providing bears with an alternativefood source appeared feasible and a supplementalfeeding program utilizing 10 feeders wasimplemented during the spring of 1985.The supplemental feeding program provedto be an effective tool to reduce bear damage totimber. Within the first year, damage on timberstands that had been extensive in previous yearswas reduced to an acceptable level. Interest andparticipation in the program has increaseddramatically over the past 10 years (Table 1).Participants in the supplemental feeding programplaced over 400,000 pounds of pellets this past yearin 700 feeding stations established across westernWashington and Oregon.Supplemental feed is provided only in thespring and early summer when bears are foragingon trees. Feeding stations are installed in sites, asclose as possible, to current or anticipated damage.Preferred sites are close to roads to facilitatestocking feeders with pellets, but hidden frompublic view to avoid poaching and away from highpublic use areas to avoid bear-human conflicts.The supplemental pellets are produced bythe Washington Forest Protection Association.Sugars are considered the most importantingredients to alleviate damage to trees. Pellets alsocontain fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals toprovide a balanced diet for bears. A low moisturecontent (<10%) enhances bear acceptance andincreases the viable shelf life of pellets. Individualpellets resemble a greyish colored dry dog food andare 0.25 inches in diameter and about 0.5 incheslong.Bear feeders are securely fastened to treesapproximately 10 inches off the ground to avoidwater and rodent problems. Bait (e.g., beavercarcass) may be used to initially attract bears tostations, but is not necessary once bears beginfeeding. Each station holds approximately 200pounds of pellets and active stations need to berestocked once a week. Wet or powdery feed isremoved before a station is restocked with newpellets. At the end of the damage season all feedingstations are removed from the forests.Self-feeders are constructed from 55 gallondrums (Figure 2). Bears can obtain pellets from anopening cut in the lower front portion of the barrel.The feeding plate is separated from the storagecompartment by a metal sheet inserted diagonallywithin the barrel. Pellets taken from the feeding plateare automatically replaced as pellets fall through anarrow gap beneath the metal sheet. This self-feedingmechanism permits a continuous supply of pellets, butprohibits bears from spilling or playing with the food.A heavy roof insulated with foam keeps the pellets dryand limits bears to feeding from the front entrance.
hey rasbo, they are feeding in kapowsin, just not in the area open for spring bear. the bridge gate side has a bunch of feeders, so this may not be a hunter with a bait.. but i know the bait barrells in kapowsin are all real close to the road.
Yes, they do and are feeding in the Kapowsin unit.Yes, it sounds like part of a feeding program.
The Barrel is difficult to get to, is on DNR land in the Lincoln Creek area up behind some private (farm) land. The dog food seems old and the 2 empty bags on the ground kind of rotted.
Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 14, 2009, 10:07:40 PMThe Barrel is difficult to get to, is on DNR land in the Lincoln Creek area up behind some private (farm) land. The dog food seems old and the 2 empty bags on the ground kind of rotted. I say illegal all the way
Quote from: rasbo on April 15, 2009, 05:21:22 AMQuote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 14, 2009, 10:07:40 PMThe Barrel is difficult to get to, is on DNR land in the Lincoln Creek area up behind some private (farm) land. The dog food seems old and the 2 empty bags on the ground kind of rotted. I say illegal all the wayC'mon...How did you forget that in the original post? You need to give all the details before we force an opinion on you.If there is garbage around I would have to say poacher as well.
YOU will not get any points unless you hand the poachers on a silver platter. So do your homework and fingure out when they come in etc. Pictures from a far would be good. THen tell the Fish and Game.
