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Inquiry From Department Of Fish And Wildlife

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Below is the text of an email received today from a friend.
It might be oldie but goodie.
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Anyone who has purchased and tried to use a hunting license will appreciate this.

STORY:

The State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sent a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on their property to document the decline of a certain species of unheard of frogs.

The property owners response in the second letter is EPIC.



LETTER FROM OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE:

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Dear Mr/Ms. Landowner:

ODFW Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibian species over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to enter/access your property.

Recent research indicates that foothill yellow-legged frogs have declined significantly in recent years and are no longer found at half their historic sites. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated and will help contribute to the conservation of this important species.

Please fill out the attached postage-paid postcard and let us know if you are willing to let us cross your property or not.

If you have any concerns about this project please give us a call. We would love to talk with you about our research.

Sincerely

Steve Niemela
Conservation Strategy Implementation Biologist

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RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNER:

Dear Mr. Niemela:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog. A possibility exists where we may be able to help you out with this matter.

We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).

You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.

If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).

Survey units open between 8 am. and 3 pm. but you cannot commence survey until 9 am. and must cease all survey activity by 1 pm.

Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting, with no longer than an 18” handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6' from net frame to bottom or cone of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wood.

After 1 pm. you can use a net with a 3" diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).

Any captured frogs that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.

As of June 1, we are offering 'draw tags' for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again only $8.00 per application.

However, all fees can be waives if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status."

You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys and You", a comprehensive course on frog identification, safe handling practices, and self-defense strategies for frog attacks.

The Frog Survey and You course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.

Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.

Sincerely,

Larry & Amanda Anderson.
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Re: Inquiry From Department Of Fish And Wildlife

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As a landowner, I would welcome the opportunity to stick it to it to them!
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It is always good to keep them honest.
But to be fair, The Division of Wildlife in Ohio is pretty fair with landowners. The hunting and trapping rules for me are pretty minimal.
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True, we do have it pretty good here, maybe not quite the variety of some states but by and large ODNR does right by hunters and fishers. Now if they would just add the straight 40s to the approved deer gun list I'd be a happy camper next fall.

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Ohio3Wheels wrote:True, we do have it pretty good here, maybe not quite the variety of some states but by and large ODNR does right by hunters and fishers. Now if they would just add the straight 40s to the approved deer gun list I'd be a happy camper next fall.

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I just don't see it. Maybe 10mm but not 40 S&W. Not that it won't do the job if the hunter will do his but that there's an awful lot of numbnuts out there who will expect it to be a 150 yard laser beam.
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From a tactical carbine a hand loaded .40SW would be fine.
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Guess I should have been more specific. I was actually referring to the bigger 40s like 40-65 Win or Marlin, the assorted 40 Sharps Straight, somehow they went from the 38-55 right to the 45s and 50s. Still don't have an answer as to why.

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That I could get behind.
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