MCBA Second Annual Coyote Contest - June 2008
It
is a well know fact that coyotes are a top predator of Blacktail Deer. Along with
the Mountain Lion they account for nearly 90 percent of all Blacktails lost to
predation. It is not only the deer herd that is impacted by these high numbers,
it is all native species. Years gone by are the sustainable balance that was achieved
by trapping and the fur trade. If you would like to help increase the survival rate of the counties Blacktail Deer the the hunt will take place between June 1st and July 28th, 2008.
Click on the form below for a larger printable PDF version. Fill out the form and mail to the MCBA to enter. Please include your entry fee with the completed form.
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MCBA and UCeravis team up on the public lands research.
Heiko wittmer ungulate scientist @ uc davis, and MCBA, have begun a proposal ; Its focal point is, to determine the main factors in which are suspect in the major decline of public land deer herds. the study will analize private land ranches and determine why their herds are larger, and compare public land to which have significantly lower numbers. This will give pertinent data to which can be used to manage public lands better.Items for study include collaring lions, coyotes, bears.and fawns to determine densities of species,new predation ratios, and mortality factors, along with measuring habitat nutritional composition between public land , and private. This is necessary for our new plan MCBA is implementing.
Paul Trouette.
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MCBA
takes on project for USFS Covelo District 2008.
The MCBA wil be partnering with the Dept of Fish and Game Sacramento, to become the first volunteer based organization in Mendocino County to be involved in A deer herd census,that will provide solid information on the decline.
If you are interested in
participating, please call or write me for details.
Paul Trouette
MCBA
707-489-9663
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Monthly
Meeting.
Four
times a year MCBA members will have a chance to get together and exchange important
information about the counties Blacktail Deer herd. The next meeting is to be announced in the future.
Additional information, 707-489-9663
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"Helping
Hand"
We
are always looking for volunteers to help us implement our plans and improvements.
This program is actually the heart of the MCBA. With out your assistance the organization
is little more than a name. If you take advantage of any of the numerous public
lands in Mendocino county, or are just looking to lend a helping hand, please
sign up for one of our projects.
For
additional information about dinner banquet, meetings or "Helping Hands"
please call 707-489-9663
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