I think predators are a major key in those areas. We need to put a bounty on wolves aand maybe cougars in certain areas. That would help on the real problem. I do not think this is much placing with sheep. And native kills I am not going there.
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Originally Posted by walking buffalo
The numbers for Licenced hunters and Resident/Outfitter Rams harvested from '61-'07 are in here.
http://media.nwsgc.org/proceedings/N...%20alberta.pdf
Since Licenced harvest is remaining stable, and the overall sheep population is stable, why are some areas experiencing a shortfall of mature rams?
Predators, Poachers and Treaty harvest MUST be responsible in part for the Missing Rams.
Not much can be done about Treaty Harvest. But SRD sure could put some effort into a Predator and Poacher Cull.
A question to SRD....Assuming a Resident draw is established in WMU's of concern.
What will you propose next if restricting Licenced Resident hunters does not achieve the results desired in the Ram population? Will you limit Residents further while doing little regarding Predators and Poachers? |