Frenchy
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This!
Save starving Gunnison Valley herds!
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This!
macnshana
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In Montana they just move down to the ranches and eat all the hay. Lot of folks in the Bitterroot dealing with that this past week.
Topgun 30-06
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This was verbiage from a Regional DWR Supervisor taken right from the link above regarding Utah feeding in one spot where the deer are having trouble and is exactly why citizens shouldn't undertake feeding on their own:
Dolling says biologists are feeding the deer a specially formulated pellet that meets the unique nutritional needs and digestive systems deer have. He says the specially formulated pellet is the only item biologists will feed the deer. Alfalfa, grass hay or other products will not be used.
"This specially formulated pellet gives deer the correct balance of energy and protein the animals need," he says. "Products other than this pellet can actually hurt the deer. We appreciate the concern many folks have about deer in Utah this winter, but we strongly discourage people from feeding deer on their own."
Dolling says biologists are feeding the deer a specially formulated pellet that meets the unique nutritional needs and digestive systems deer have. He says the specially formulated pellet is the only item biologists will feed the deer. Alfalfa, grass hay or other products will not be used.
"This specially formulated pellet gives deer the correct balance of energy and protein the animals need," he says. "Products other than this pellet can actually hurt the deer. We appreciate the concern many folks have about deer in Utah this winter, but we strongly discourage people from feeding deer on their own."
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Saw a FB link to RMEF on subject. Contrary to normal policy they endorse helping the wildlife.
I don't even feed birds usually but I will be getting a bale of alfalfa to appeaze the elk/deer/antelope gods.
The range has been hit hard here and I will supply plenty of water and some feed for the locals.
I don't even feed birds usually but I will be getting a bale of alfalfa to appeaze the elk/deer/antelope gods.
The range has been hit hard here and I will supply plenty of water and some feed for the locals.
Topgun 30-06
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You obviously didn't read that antelope and deer cannot eat what you intend to feed and that's exactly why the game departments don't want people feeding on their own. Elk can eat alfalfa, but it will kill deer and antelope because they can't digest it during the winter months when their digestive systems have changed from what they would be eating during the summer and early fall. Doing nothing is normally better than doing the wrong thing and killing them as sure as if you shot them!
I'll get a mix blend too. I usually have more alfalfa for cattle around. My place is not under the deep snow they have up there ,but a foot here on hard grazed range puts a hurt on them. Plenty of browse here for deer above the snow and short grass prairie. Have not seen many antelope lately,maybe they headed down the big draw to the Little Colorado. Point taken.
Sagesniffer
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Well said! Habitat is everything.
2ski
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This seems to be a way of thinking that's popped up in the last month or so. If you don't agree with me that's fine, but please don't try to convince people that I'm wrong because I want them to think that I'm right and not have it pointed out that there may be a different opinion out there.
Should I start a thread on PETA and refer people to their website, but ask that no one say anything bad about PETA and just let their website do the talking?
MJE2083
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Where do we get those special pellets? That's what I want to know.
elkduds
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From CPW website:
A Temporary Emergency Order is effective Jan 22 - May 15, 2017 for the Gunnison Basin (GMU'S 54, 55, 66, 67 and 551). This order closes areas in the Basin below 9500' to all recreational small game,
predator, furbearer hunting, mountain lion hunting, and to the collection/possession of shed deer and elk antlers, bighorn sheep skulls and/or horns, and pronghorn skulls and/or horns.
A Temporary Emergency Order is effective Jan 22 - May 15, 2017 for the Gunnison Basin (GMU'S 54, 55, 66, 67 and 551). This order closes areas in the Basin below 9500' to all recreational small game,
predator, furbearer hunting, mountain lion hunting, and to the collection/possession of shed deer and elk antlers, bighorn sheep skulls and/or horns, and pronghorn skulls and/or horns.
Southern Elk
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Here's a link with updates on what's going on. The state has started feeding.
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/...ium=Feature4&utm_content=Gunnison-Winter-2017
http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/...ium=Feature4&utm_content=Gunnison-Winter-2017
Actually they will tell you they have started baiting, not feeding. Baiting is done to keep deer and elk off the highway and out of haystacks, but is not done to increase the survival rate. Probably only a difference in the amount of feed they put out, but CPW really likes the distinction.
bigdonniebrasco
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I'll donate .... if you sell me an elk tag!
*joking of course!
*joking of course!
James Riley
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Just drove u.s. 50 East of town. Lots of deer and elk by hgwy scrounging. Scavengers will have a field day.
Southern Elk
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Interesting that they would care about the wording. To me feeding sounds better than baiting.
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I think the distinction makes sense. The intent is to lure away, not feed. Probably less stressful and more effective than propane cannons and whatnot.
