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28 Protect your dog in the Outdoors Be aware of trapping in the area It’s very rare but it does happen, usually during winter when trapping activity is at its peak—a dog gets captured in a trap set for a bobcat or another furbearer. Dogs can be released from these foothold traps, often with little or no injury. But smaller dogs may be more susectible to injury, or even death, in certain type of traps – a tragedy that no trapper or dog owner wants to happen. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission recently passed rules to reduce this risk. Now, no traps may be set within 50 feet of public trails or 300 feet of public campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads on state and federal lands. Larger lethal traps cannot be set farther than 50 feet from a water source. While the risk of dogs getting caught in traps is small, dog owners should be prepared, especially if they allow their dogs to roam freely . Here are some steps to take to reduce the risk: • Remain in close contact with your bird dog. • Do not enter private property without landowner permission—there could be traps on the property. • Carry a pair of wirecutters to release the dog should it be captured in a snare. • Learn about the types of traps commonly used in Oregon and how to release your dog from each type of trap. For lethal traps, carrying a short rope or leash and understanding how to use it to compress trap springs is important. Find the information on ODFW’s website (www.dfw.state. or.us under Hunting Resources) It is unlawful to disturb or remove the traps or snares of any licensed trapper while that person is legally trapping on public lands or on private lands with landowner permission. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife If you believe a trap or snare has been illegally set, contact Oregon State Police. Like hunting, trapping is an important wildlife management tool. Trappers help control wildlife damage and provide important data on furbearer populations. Raw salmon and stagnant water – a risk to dogs! Don’t let your dog eat raw salmon—it can carry the bacteria that causes deadly salmon poisoning disease (SPD) in dogs. Signs of SPD are a high fever within 5-7 days of eating fish, lack of appetite, depression, dehydration, vomiting, and watery/bloody diarrhea. Seek immediate veterinary care if you think your dog has SPD—most dogs die if left untreated. (Care usually requires specific antibiotics to kill the bacteria, a wormer and intravenous rehydration.) Carry plenty of clean water for your hunting dog. Thirsty dogs will drink from any water source. Stagnant water can harbor the bacteria leptospirosis. Signs of this infection in dogs are fever, reluctance to move due to joint or muscle pain, decreased appetite, weakness, vomiting and diarrhea, discharge from nose and eyes, frequent urination and jaundice. Antibiotics can treat this infection if it is caught in time. Also talk to your vet about a vaccine that is available for some strains of leptospirosis. Blue-green algae is also a danger and algal blooms and toxins are not always visible. Keep your dog up to date on vaccinations Wildlife can carry diseases that affect dogs—like canine distemper virus, parvovirus, adenovirus, and rabies. These pose a threat to unvaccinated pets. Visit your vet and get your dog up to date on vaccinations before outdoors season. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
UplaND gamE birD EmErgENCy ClOSUrE prOCEDUrES Irregularly, severe winter conditions can negatively impact segments of upland game bird populations . There is little that can be done to alleviate the effects when these conditions occur, including stopping hunting . In fact, a hunting closure may have the opposite affect by allowing more birds to compete for what little food may be accessible . However, when these conditions occur, the stage is set for undesirable social situations . For example, severe weather may concentrate birds along roads in valley floors allowing unethical hunters to harvest birds illegally by shooting from vehicles or from the road . In addition, in some parts of eastern Oregon, chukar range coincides with important, high-density winter ranges for deer, bighorn sheep and elk . Under harsh winter weather conditions, disturbance to big game by bird hunters late in the winter can be a concern . yOUr OrEgON gamE birD STamp DOllarS aT WOrk Oregon game bird stamps have been providing funds to maintain healthy game bird populations in the state for more than 20 years . The Oregon migratory waterfowl stamp began in 1984 and the upland bird stamp followed in 1990 . The stamps (now called license validations) are purchased by game bird hunters in conjunction with the general hunting license . Collectively, sales of game bird stamps and related artwork generate nearly $1 million each year . Funds are used to accomplish a variety of program-related activities, such as game bird research and banding, equipment purchases and habitat improvement and conservation projects . NOXIOUS WEEDS HURT WILDLIFE HABITAT: PREVENT THEIR SPREAD Noxious weeds can destroy wildlife habitat . Many are toxic to foraging wildlife . They can quickly overtake native plants and create a monoculture inhospitable to wildlife . Some weeds have been proven to increase runoff and erosion, threatening the water quality for wildlife, fish and other aquatic species . A survey of only ten Oregon counties found it would cost $22 million to control noxious weed infestations . New infestations start every year, many spread along roads by vehicles . Seeds cling to clothing and may be transported across Oregon, or even from state to state . Wildlife needs the help of us all to control this problem . Here are some tips: ■ Learn to identify noxious weeds . Check references at libraries or look on the internet . Consult with your local county extension office . ■ Remove weed seed from your clothing . Dispose of seeds by burning in a campfire or bagging in a sealed plastic bag for trash pick-up . ■ Contain soiled clothes in a laundry bag or other appropriate container until seeds can be removed . ■ Before traveling home, check your vehicle for plants or seeds in the vehicle bed, grill, undercarriage and doors . If you find weeds, dispose of them properly . ■ Do not pick flowers or transport plants home . REPORT NOXIOUS WEED INFESTATIONS BY CALLING 1-866-INVADER OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY WEED OFFICE . lEaD iN ammUNiTiON ODFW recognizes the need to consider localized, early closure of certain game bird seasons during unusually severe winter conditions . In an effort to provide consistency and more certainty for hunters and businesses that depend on upland game bird seasons, if the department implements emergency closures they will take effect on the 15th or last day of the month . For example, if winter conditions do not warrant the closure of chukar season on December 31st, the season will extend through at least January 14th . Similarly, if the season is not closed on January 15th, hunters will know the season will extend through January 31st . Closures will be by county and publicized as widely as possible (newspapers, radio, & ODFW information line: 503-947-6002 or 1-800-720-6339) . Lead is a toxin which can affect wildlife health and can be fatal at higher levels . Ingestion of lead shot by birds and subsequent death from lead poisoning was identified as early as the 1870’s and eventually resulted in federal bans on the use of lead shot for waterfowl hunting in the United States (1991) and Canada (1999) . It is estimated that this action saved 1 .4 million ducks from fatal lead poisoning in 1997 alone . Ingestion of lead shot has also been documented in 40 non-waterfowl species, including chukars and doves . Predatory and scavenging birds and mammals may ingest lead shot or bullet fragments when they feed on animals or gut piles containing lead . The consumption of game meat containing lead fragments may have human health effects for some segments of the population, such as small children and pregnant or nursing women . The use of lead bullets and shot for hunting and lead sinkers and lures for fishing is coming under increased scrutiny and regulations are being considered in other states and by some federal agencies . ODFW has been tracking this issue closely . It has been working with other fish and wildlife agencies around the country to better understand the impact of lead on wildlife, to learn more about alternatives that may be available, and to understand the potential impact on hunters, anglers and wildlife management from a ban on lead in ammunition and fishing tackle . The goal is to protect wildlife populations while minimizing the impact on legal hunting and fishing . HOW CAN YOU HELP? Oregon hunters have a long tradition of wildlife conservation . ODFW urges you to consider reducing your use of lead while hunting by using “non-toxic” alternatives . If you choose to use lead ammunition or shot while hunting, remove or bury all shot animals and gut piles from the field . We can reduce accidental exposure rates for all wildlife here in Oregon through voluntary efforts with your help . Support Wildlife: Buy a Habitat Conservation Stamp B uy an annual stamp to benefit conservation of Oregon’s native species. Proceeds are used for restoration of the habitats that are home to the state’s fish and wildlife. The Habitat Conservation Stamp is available anywhere fishing and hunting licenses are sold. Stamps cost $40 a year and include a free ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Pass. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 29
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