Bitterroot Wolf Elk Study Request for Funding
Fellow MBA Members:
Here is information about the Wolf / Elk Study. The study involves putting GPS collars on 40 cow elk, 20 from the East Fork of the Bitterroot (HD 270), and 20 from the West Fork (HD 250). Radio location data will provide information on movement patterns, location of calving areas, and interchange with adjacent herds. The 60 elk calves will receive radio collars and monitored daily for one year to determine survival and mortalities. In addition, wolves will be fitted with radio collars in the West Fork with the intent of targeting packs that are presently unmarked.
The driving force behind this study is science over opinion. The results of this study could potentially have a profound impact of the future direction of the elk management and wolf management as well as the court. The study will allow FWP to set predator quotas based on science to help achieve elk objectives for the entire state not just the Bitterroot.
Please look it over and consider contributing and help out some elk! The MBA has set up a special fund and is helping to support this study. Members can help by contributing to the MBA in support of this study. Information on contributions can be found in the last paragraph of the Wolf / Elk Study. If you have questions, please e-mail Jason Widaman, MBA Region 2 Representative.
Jason Widaman,
MBA Region 2 Representative
406-799-9939
Archery Season for Wolves
Fellow MBA Members,
The Fish and Game Commissioners are currently considering an archery season for wolves that would run during the archery season while we are out there hunting elk and deer and would allow 20% of the wolf quota for any specific wolf unit to be taken with a bow. They are also considering increasing the wolf quotas to one of three choices - 153, 186, 216. The MBA is supporting the wolf archery season as well as supporting the highest wolf quota of 216. The Commissioners need to hear it from you the bowhunters and sportsmen of Montana too.
Go to:http://fwpiis.mt.gov/content/getItem.aspx?id=43678 to find out more about the specifics of the proposals.
Fish Wildlife and Parks is also holding statewide meetings to hear the public's comments on the wolf season. I've attached the schedule so you can all get out to the meeting in your area and let them know what you think.
Its time to step up and be heard. Thanks for your continued support and involvement.
Steve Kamps - MBA Tentatives Chair
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Established in 1973, the Montana Bowhunter's Association was established as a nonprofit organization by and for Montana's bowhunters. It's sole purpose remains the same today as it was then: To unite the state's bowhunting sportsmen to work towards a common goal of preserving and promoting the sport of bowhunting in Montana.
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- promoting ethical bowhunting through education;
- improving landowner - bowhunter relationships; and
- providing a voice in management of Montana's big game and an opportunity to assist in the preservation of wildlife habitat.
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