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Wildlife Reports
June
23, 2008
Region
5 Wildlife Areas
Cowlitz Wildlife Area: Vegetation Control: Assistant Manager Vanderlip
has made several herbicide applications. Species targeted included Japanese
knotweed, blackberry, and Canada thistle. The knotweed is located on the Spears
unit and is composed of two very large, well-developed stands. The stands were
partially cut to facilitate access and then the foliage and cane hollows sprayed.
Approximately 3 acres of blackberry on the Davis Lake Units were sprayed and
isolated scotch broom plants on the Spears unit were sprayed as well. The Japanese
knotweed population on the Mossyrock unit was checked and a few plants were
observed. They will be treated in the near future.
Moist Soil Management: CWA staff has started manipulation of the water levels on the Mossyrock ponds to prepare for this year’s activity, which include riser and dike maintenance.
Recreation Information - Riffe Lake Water Levels: Tacoma Power updates lake levels and other recreation information on its toll-free Fishing and Recreation Line every weekday at 1-888-502-8690.
Game
Management Division
2009-2011 Three-Year Hunting Season Setting Process: Regional Wildlife
Biologists along with Regional Program Manager Jonker conducted reviews of various
proposals associated with the current hunting season setting process. A number
of issues were presented by Olympia Game Management Staff for Regional review.
Topics of discussion included allocation of both deer and elk hunting opportunities
among the three user groups (Modern Firearm, Archery, and Muzzleloader), timing
of seasons, and deer population objectives. Public input related to the various
topics will be gathered through a statewide Internet survey, public meetings,
and direct correspondence with WDFW Staff.
Private Lands Access: Biologist Anderson met with a private landowner in Klickitat County to review their current agreement with WDFW for hunter access. Riparian habitat plantings were evaluated and a review of hunter access issues was discussed. The agreement seems to be working well and WDFW agreed to look further into renewal of the existing CRP contract.
St. Helens Land Access Program: Volunteer organization leaders, Weyerhaeuser staff, and Region 5 WDFW staff met to debrief on last year’s Land Access Program and initiate the upcoming effort to provide additional weekday motorized access to the northern portion of the St. Helens Tree farm during special elk permit seasons. Lesson learned from last year were reviewed and discussions were productive on implementing this year’s program. A new volunteer sign-up database is being developed that will become accessible on WDFW’s website soon. Once again we would like to thank all the participants for their contribution and we look forward to implementing another safe and successful year.
G-MAP: Region 5 Wildlife Program Manager Jonker and Deputy Assistant Director of the Wildlife Program Pozzanghera presented an update for the Government Management, Accountability, and Performance session on the management of the Mt. St. Helens Elk Herd. Updates on action items included the increase in special elk permit numbers, population monitoring, land access program, elk habitat restoration efforts, etc.
Wildlife
Diversity Division
Western Pond Turtles:
Biologist Slavens reports that we now have identified 18 nest sites at our ponds
in Klickitat County. There are an additional 14 female turtles with working
transmitters that can still nest this season. This year is shaping up to be
one of our most successful seasons at identifying turtle nests for the "head
start" program on record.
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