IMMOBILIZING A BEAR
Here is a bear that I immobilized with a dart gun. You can see the dart in the hind end. While immobilized, we put a tracking collar on it.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
"OH DEER" WHAT A PREDICAMENT
This deer evidently had jumped from the top of this bridge that is under construction in Spanish Fork Canyon. There was only one place the deer could have landed between the rebar without falling to its death. When we got there, we had to figure out the best way to rescue the deer. My supervisor was able to go up in the lift with one of the construction workers and wrangle it with a catch pole. It was brought down safely without harm. Just a typical day.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BEAVER DAM REMOVAL
Every once in awhile, there is a beaver dam that compromises certain areas. For instance, the first dam here caused flooding close to this railroad track. I blew a hole in the dam with water-gel(a common explosive) to alleviate the problem. (Kids, do not try this at home!)
Monday, April 14, 2008
"2007" THE YEAR OF THE BLACK BEAR
In 2007 the UDWR (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) experienced more bear sightings and encounters than ever before. The CRO (Central Regional Office) responded to over 70 bear calls. A typical year would be from 0-12 calls. What was the reason for so many bear calls? Well, no one can know for sure, but of course I have my own opinion. Last year was a very, very dry year. We also had a late frost which killed many plants. With this combination many berries and acorns did not produce. With the lack of typical bear food, bears resorted to finding campsites, garbage cans, and other sources of food they may or may not have eaten on a typical year. In fact, the entire west experienced increased bear problems. This particular bear posted above was located in Covered Bridge up Spanish Fork Canyon. We caught this bear and relocated it.
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