The Footprint 2011 Summer Edition - Eyre Peninsula Natural ...

Fox baiting days in February, March 2012
Landholders could be dealing
with increased fox numbers in the
coming autumn lambing season,
following anecdotal reports of higher
numbers.
EPNRM acting biosecurity manager
Tony Zwar said favourable conditions
had created an opportunity for foxes to
breed up this year.
“Farmers report they have been seeing
higher numbers of young foxes during
harvest and the good year we have had,
with plenty of fruiting plants plus mice,
extra rabbits and locusts as sources of
protein, has probably allowed foxes to
breed up,” he said.
Caring for our natural resources
EPNRM will hold its annual fox baiting
distribution days at 60 centres around
the region in February and March (see
schedules on the following pages)
and Mr Zwar urged landholders to get
involved.
“Our landscape-scale baiting program
is still one of the largest in the state,
possibly the country. The continued
effort by landholders is what drives
our staff to do their very best for this
program,” he said. “We look forward
to seeing you all again at the baiting
groups. “
Autumn 2012 fox baiting dates
WEST COAST
Anecdotal reports of young foxes indicate numbers could be
higher following favourable seasons.
Meat baits prepared by NRM officers are still supplied
free and shelf baits (FoxOff) are for sale at cost price.
For more information, ring the EPNRM office in your
region (see details back page).
REMEMBER
Bring your labelled buckets from last year.
If you happen to forget or are a first time baiter,
buckets will be supplied.
Baits distributed will be semi dried kangaroo
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