ODFW >< Spotlighting Help >>>

When was the last time you legally went >< SPOTLIGHTING >< for Deer ???   (It’s probably better if we discuss that in private !~~!~!)

As you can see, our ODFW Wildlife Friend, Doug Cottam presents us with a truly unique opportunity to do so >>>>>>

Please consider his Spotlighting Invitation & Contact our New Ops. Officer, Don Sarver if you have an interest in being a Deer Spotter ( No Rifles, please !! ) >>> Don’s EM Address is ( sharidon@msn.com )

Thanks in advance for giving this fun opportunity a Shot !~!~!           THE HOOK

 

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From: Douglas Cottam [mailto:douglas.f.cottam@state.or.us]
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 1:29 PM
To: Derek Wilson; John Spangler; Robert Buckman
Cc: Christine M Clapp; Jason Kirchner
Subject: Spotlighting Help

 

Spotlighters!:

I could definitely use your help with spotlighting.  I have spoken with John and Bob a little bit, but I wanted to put the details in this e-mail.

I would like to try and get the spotlighting done before Christmas, bucks start losing their antlers around then and become hard to identify.  Even though this season we are particularly interested in the fawn ratio, it is important to identify does from bucks.

With the past summer’s growing season, many fawns appear large and healthy making their identification hard again this winter.  Look for the short nose and take your time figuring them out.

If you did a route this past summer, do the same area again.  As usual, 15 adult deer classified is what we strive for; 20 classified adults is max we need from a route (you can go home or go somewhere else and start again if you hit 20 adults).  I will need additional help (more routes done if you have the time) to make up for Tami’s loss.

Since you are all experienced at this, taking along a volunteer would be helpful instead of doing these together, but that is your choice.  Christine has gone out with Tami and is experienced: Greg Torland, Barry McPherson, David Welch have offered help.  Or if you have someone else you would like to ask that is fine as well.  I have 2-3 volunteers in the Valley that can help me with the east side routes.  I will also ask Dave Wagner to help me up north and if he is unavailable, I will ask David Welch.

Equipment needs and coordination are my biggest logistic concern.  If your trucks have been able to adequately do the job in the past (without blowing fuses) great.  I have two sets of alligator clip, fused extension wires that connect to the vehicle battery you can use as an alternative.  I have spotlights and will organize the equipment on Wednesday of this week.  So what I really need is an idea of when and if you can go out so I can make sure you have the equipment you need.  This week’s storm looks rough enough that deer surveys may be a waste of time, play it by ear.

I have attached an electronic form of a data sheet as well as a list of summer 2010 routes (starting points).  It is not yet complete as to who did what, but it will help remind you of what we tried this summer.

Thanks

Doug Cottam

District Wildlife Biologist

North Coast Watershed District

Newport Field Office

541 867-0300 ext 250

541 867-0311 fax