Colorado Biologists to Discuss Sunflower Crop Concerns
OutdoorHub 02.10.12
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will discuss ongoing research related to damage by wildlife to sunflower fields at a meeting in Dove Creek on Feb. 23
The agency started work during the summer of 2011 to try to determine how to keep deer and elk from eating sunflowers in this area of southwestern Colorado. Wildlife managers put up three types of temporary fencing to study their effectiveness. Also, some deer and elk were trapped and fitted with radio collars so that their movements could be tracked throughout the year.
At the meeting, agency biologists will discuss the research design, field activities expected to occur during the next year, share preliminary information from the study and answer any questions.
Parks and Wildlife is also looking for sunflower growers who are interested in participating in the research project this summer.
The meeting will be 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23, at the Dolores County Courthouse, 409 Main St., Dove Creek.
For more information call Matt Hammond at 970-749-8804.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife works with private landowners throughout the state to minimize wildlife conflicts. Agricultural producers concerned with damage by big game can contact any local agency office. District wildlife managers will provide advice on how to prevent damage from wildlife and explain programs available to agricultural producers.
For more information on Parks and Wildlife private lands programs, see: http://wildlife.state.co.us/LandWater/PrivateLandProgram/Pages/PrivateLandPrograms.aspx
