Common use of Predator Control Methods Clause in Contracts

Predator Control Methods. Predator control methods will be developed in coordination with the Ranch throughout the term of the Agreement. The Ranch will conduct predator control in and around the release pen, and nene nesting areas outside of the pen, and DOFAW personnel will assist when available. Any domestic or licensed animals will be returned to the owner, if known, or turned over to the Animal Shelter for proper disposal. Wild and feral predators will be destroyed in a humane manner. Trapping at release pens will be initiated after the perimeter of the release pen is constructed and secure. Initial trapping will be conducted in the pen to ensure that it is predator free. Prior to the first release of nene, intensive trapping will be conducted around the exterior of the pen to a distance of approximately 30 feet. Traps used will be of a design intended to primarily capture mongooses and rats, but are also capable of capturing cats. During breeding season, traplines will extend around the perimeter of the release pen and at known nesting areas outside the pen. These traplines will run for at least 2 months, to include the period from egg-laying through fledging, and will be extended to cover any additional breeding activity. All trapping data will be reported on a trapping form which will be completed every week by Ranch personnel. These forms will be evaluated semiannually to determine effectiveness of the trapline using the corrected trap success formula (▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇, 1973): corrected trap success = captures/(#traps set - half # traps sprung) x nights set x 100. Numbers of predators trapped will also be assessed over time. However, this may not be a reasonable estimate of effectiveness due to the influx of rats and mongooses from outside the trapping area. If other predators (e.g., feral dogs) are found to be preying on nene on the Ranch, additional control methods will be conducted as appropriate and agreed to by the Parties. Any use of licensed toxicants will be conducted according to label restrictions.

Predator Control Methods. Predator control methods will be developed in coordination with the Ranch throughout the term of the Agreement. The Ranch will conduct predator control in and around the release pen, and nene nesting areas outside of the pen, and DOFAW personnel will assist when available. Any domestic or licensed animals will be returned to the owner, if known, or turned over to the Animal Shelter for proper disposal. Wild and feral predators will be destroyed in a humane manner. Trapping at release pens will be initiated after the perimeter of the release pen is constructed and secure. Initial trapping will be conducted in the pen to ensure that it is predator free. Prior to the first release of nene, intensive trapping will be conducted around the exterior of the pen to a distance of approximately 30 feet. Traps used will be of a design intended to primarily capture mongooses and rats, but are also capable of capturing cats. During breeding season, traplines will extend around the perimeter of the release pen and at known nesting areas outside the pen. These traplines will run for at least 2 months, to include the period from egg-laying through fledging, and will be extended to cover any additional breeding activity. All trapping data will be reported on a trapping form which will be completed every week by Ranch personnel. These forms will be evaluated semiannually to determine effectiveness of the trapline using the corrected trap success formula (▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇, 1973): corrected trap success = captures/(#traps set - half # traps sprung) x nights set x 100. Numbers of predators trapped will also be assessed over time. However, this may not be a reasonable estimate of effectiveness due to the influx of rats and mongooses from outside the trapping area. If other predators (e.g., feral dogs) are found to be preying on nene on the Ranch, additional control methods will be conducted as appropriate and agreed to by the Partiesappropriate. Any use of licensed toxicants will be conducted according to label restrictions.