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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: CP on April 17, 2009, 02:38:03 PM

Title: Volunteers needed:
Post by: CP on April 17, 2009, 02:38:03 PM: Here’s a worthwhile cause:

Volunteers needed to assist with the control of coyotes through targeted hunting on and around sharp-tailed and sage grouse release sites in Lincoln County. Sage grouse are listed as State Threatened and Federal Candidates; sharp-tailed grouse are State Threatened and a Federal Species of Concern. Sage and sharp-tailed grouse have been released on the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area and on the adjoining BLM Twin-Lakes area in Lincoln County. Field data has shown that a high percentage of mortalities on these released birds are caused by resident coyotes. In an effort to increase the likelihood of recovery the Department of Fish and Wildlife would like to decrease coyote numbers in the area. Hunters must possess a valid small or big game license. Please inquire at the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area office where you can sign-in, get local maps, and information regarding areas to hunt and areas to avoid. Please call (509) 636-2344 or stop in at the wildlife area office at 19602 Seven Springs Road, Creston, WA 99117. The web site for the Swanson Lakes Wildlife area with a map and driving directions is at http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/swanson_lakes/ and for the BLM Twin-Lakes area see http://www.bentler.us/eastern-washington/recreation/pdf/twin-lakes-blm.pdf .
Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: Big10gauge on April 17, 2009, 02:40:10 PM: Doesn't sound like you coyote hunters around there have been doing your job. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: Huntbear on April 17, 2009, 02:55:22 PM: Man, you eastside yote hunters are slipping up this year...
Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: skynyr on April 17, 2009, 03:10:18 PM: Think I might have to head over and try out my new decoy.

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Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: Archery King on April 18, 2009, 04:29:07 PM: I live right near swanson lakes and there are a *censored* load of dogs out here my family and i shot 82 dogs last winter. But the coyotes are not the problem out there for the sharp tail it is THE GOD DAM HAWKS AND OWLS EVEN THO ARE LOCAL BIOLOGIST WONT ADMITT IT!!!! THE COYOTES STICK TO THE MICE. BUT WHAT DO I KNOW I DONT HAVE A DEGREE
Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 18, 2009, 05:41:24 PM: Hmmm Maybe we should transplant some wolves in the area to get the coyotes? JUST KIDDING! :bdid: I do believe that hawks, magpies, and maybe owls devastate ALL upland bird populations!
Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: shoot-em-dead on April 18, 2009, 09:38:22 PM: Quote from: Big10gauge on April 17, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
Doesn't sound like you coyote hunters around there have been doing your job. :chuckle:

I told you I can't call them in. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Volunteers needed:
Post by: Gutpile on April 19, 2009, 01:10:32 PM: Quote from: Archery King on April 18, 2009, 04:29:07 PM
I live right near swanson lakes and there are a *censored* load of dogs out here my family and i shot 82 dogs last winter. But the coyotes are not the problem out there for the sharp tail it is THE GOD DAM HAWKS AND OWLS EVEN THO ARE LOCAL BIOLOGIST WONT ADMITT IT!!!! THE COYOTES STICK TO THE MICE. BUT WHAT DO I KNOW I DONT HAVE A DEGREE

I think I have to agree with that. There are hawks everywhere.