Post by: wa.hunter on January 22, 2019, 08:29:21 AM
Help support our cost by attending our fundraiser on Feb. 23, 2019 which has been posted on the forum. This has not been a cheap project to accomplish..
Post by: bornhunter on January 22, 2019, 08:30:14 AM
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Post by: grundy53 on January 22, 2019, 12:15:58 PM
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on January 22, 2019, 12:18:12 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 22, 2019, 12:20:55 PM
Post by: Bob33 on January 22, 2019, 12:29:28 PM
If anyone is interested in learning more about SCI, meeting others with similar interests, and attending one of the best fundraisers in the state please consider attending this event:
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,235811.0.html
Post by: Odell on January 22, 2019, 01:26:37 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on January 23, 2019, 06:53:40 AM
I'm really happy to see significant supplemental plants. I'm no biologist, but it sure seems like the best way to actually establish a healthy herd. :tup:
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on January 23, 2019, 06:57:25 AM
Post by: starbailey on January 23, 2019, 08:24:01 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 23, 2019, 08:42:49 AM
Love seeing them Is this another release on the Yakama or the Colville.He mentioned Yakama Nation
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on January 23, 2019, 08:50:51 AM
Post by: wa.hunter on January 23, 2019, 03:13:34 PM
We have also posted a reward of up to $5000 for any that are poached.
Currently most of the lopes have gone back onto the Rez. and have not joined up with existing groups from the first transplant as we had hoped.
We plan to put 30+ collars on the new releases also.
We also will be working with WDFW the second week of Feb. to fly a grid survey of the area and have ground crews on existing groups to make sure they are not missed. This cost is being paid for by WDFW as they actually now have an antelope budget. Thank you Rich Harris.(WDFW)
They however can only survey off the Rez. However Dave has been great to work with also and keeps us informed of what is or on the Rez.
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on January 23, 2019, 05:24:48 PM
Post by: wa.hunter on February 01, 2019, 11:52:19 AM
We have planned a survey to take place on and off the rez in approximately two week to attempt to get another count on what we have. The additional collars we put out hopefully help out.
We also owe a great thanks to Nevada Department of Wildlife also on this project as it would not have happened with out them. They have been great to work with and we at SCI have additional plans to help them out on some of their projects.
Hopefully some of you come to our banquet on Feb 23, in Lynnwood to help us raise money for these projects. If nothing else you can watch the protesters show up attempting to get us boycotted. Amazing what those AR's don't realize... what us wildlife organizations can and do accomplish.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 01, 2019, 12:01:26 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2019, 12:22:57 PM
How does the deal with Nevada work? Is there money that changes hands or do we have to send them some wildlife in exchange?
Post by: the1rod on February 01, 2019, 01:04:13 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2019, 01:06:54 PM
Very cool project you are doing, thank you all for your efforts. Has there been any succesfull reproduction within the original translated herds?One member on here I think saw a doe with two fawns this year. Can't remember if there was a photo on here or not.
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2019, 01:15:22 PM
Very cool project you are doing, thank you all for your efforts. Has there been any succesfull reproduction within the original translated herds?
Several fawns running around.
@hunting4sanity took these photos.
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Post by: Bob33 on February 01, 2019, 01:38:37 PM
Very cool project you are doing, thank you all for your efforts. Has there been any succesfull reproduction within the original translated herds?The size of the original herd grew before additional transplants were made.
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2019, 02:41:22 PM
There's the pics. You are seriously better than google sometimes Josh.Very cool project you are doing, thank you all for your efforts. Has there been any succesfull reproduction within the original translated herds?
Several fawns running around.
@hunting4sanity took these photos.
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Post by: Woodchuck on February 01, 2019, 02:43:41 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on February 01, 2019, 02:46:13 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2019, 02:46:27 PM
He is doing his Dustin Hoffman impression again.He's an excellent driver. Dad let's him drive the car on Sunday's.
Post by: bearpaw on February 01, 2019, 02:51:38 PM
Relocation of an additional 52 antelope has taken place. Monday there were 24 released and Tuesday we released an additional 28. Thanks again to the efforts of the Yakama Nation all of their volunteers they sent down, Seattle Puget Sound Chapter of SCI and Shikars $$$ and volunteers, we have completed what we hope to be a successful effort.
We have planned a survey to take place on and off the rez in approximately two week to attempt to get another count on what we have. The additional collars we put out hopefully help out.
We also owe a great thanks to Nevada Department of Wildlife also on this project as it would not have happened with out them. They have been great to work with and we at SCI have additional plans to help them out on some of their projects.
Hopefully some of you come to our banquet on Feb 23, in Lynnwood to help us raise money for these projects. If nothing else you can watch the protesters show up attempting to get us boycotted. Amazing what those AR's don't realize... what us wildlife organizations can and do accomplish.
awesome work :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2019, 03:03:10 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on February 01, 2019, 03:13:45 PM
I see the value of adding new blood for some genetic diversity.....
Love the idea, still hate the process. :-X
Post by: wa.hunter on February 01, 2019, 06:25:35 PM
What NDOW does get is a federal grant for all our hours from the time we leave our homes here in Washington until we get back home plus mileage. This is for each volunteer whether from here or Nevada as they to have individuals whom help on this project.
Also the survey date has been changed to Feb. 5-7 of next week. No comment about our Good ole WDFW whom is in charge of this and paying for it.
If anyone is in the area and sees any of the antelope please pm me their where abouts so we can get an accurate count.
I’ll also see if I can figure out how to post some pics from the captures.
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2019, 06:45:50 PM
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Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2019, 06:47:30 PM
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Post by: wa.hunter on February 01, 2019, 07:22:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 01, 2019, 07:31:26 PM
Post by: the1rod on February 01, 2019, 09:10:21 PM
That's fantastic that they are doing so well and numbers are growing from there original group. Thanks everyone for the quick answers and fawn pics.Very cool project you are doing, thank you all for your efforts. Has there been any succesfull reproduction within the original translated herds?The size of the original herd grew before additional transplants were made.
Post by: kellama2001 on February 04, 2019, 09:46:35 AM
Post by: Sandberm on February 04, 2019, 10:06:42 AM
Ive taken a couple short drives in the Horse Heavens west of Kennewick in hope of seeing some antelope but have not as yet though my bro in law who makes deliveries in the area told me he saw some a couple falls ago. I hope the cold weather this week does not hamper your survey.
Post by: Sandberm on February 07, 2019, 07:44:06 AM
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Post by: hunterofelk on February 08, 2019, 07:20:45 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 08, 2019, 08:22:57 AM
So, I wonder how these antelope have acclimated to our harsh weather we have had the past few days? Wonder what the temperature difference between where they came from and what they are living in now.
Given the cold weather gear the folks are wearing at the capture site, the location, and the snow on the ground...Id venture to say it's not too different there than here.
Post by: nwwanderer on February 08, 2019, 09:24:03 AM
Thanks for the hard work, not easy getting all of that put together.
Post by: bearpaw on February 08, 2019, 10:40:09 AM
Post by: wa.hunter on February 08, 2019, 08:47:53 PM
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Post by: Bigshooter on May 28, 2019, 11:53:53 PM
I saw one last Friday about 1 mile east of Ritzville. It was standing in some sagebrush not 75 yards from I90. I couldn’t believe my eyes.
I saw 2 or 3 (can't remember now) about the same place back in April.
Post by: RugerRay on May 29, 2019, 06:49:17 AM
I saw one last Friday about 1 mile east of Ritzville. It was standing in some sagebrush not 75 yards from I90. I couldn’t believe my eyes.
My girlfriend called me on Friday after seeing two antelope off of I-90 just east of Ritzville.
Post by: 724wd on May 29, 2019, 08:24:03 AM
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Post by: yakimanoob on April 14, 2020, 01:52:45 PM
Thanks to all involved.
Post by: cougforester on June 04, 2020, 07:06:45 AM
Post by: C-Money on June 04, 2020, 10:55:06 AM
Just saw two does and a buck just east of Tokyo north of 90. Pretty cool, don’t think I’ve seen them up here before.
Nice, I've seen 3 lopes twice between Ritzville and Tokio the last few months.
Post by: HikerHunter on June 04, 2020, 11:12:48 AM
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Post by: tonymiller7 on June 05, 2020, 08:15:38 AM
Saw some east of Ritzville a month or so, friends saw some up north of Ephrata a couple weeks ago...
So did I, saw them around the end of April
Post by: vandeman17 on June 05, 2020, 08:18:19 AM
I seen three just south of Wenatchee. Pretty cool to see and watch. Glad they are doing well.
where south of wenatchee?