INWC Big Game Committee

The Big Game Committee is continuing to participate in several study relocation projects involving elk, mule deer and moose in Eastern Washington.

After animals have been captured by darting or using net guns fired from helicopters, our volunteers assist the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife by weighing, measuring, taking blood and fecal samples, and installing either traditional or global positioning system radio collars. We also relocate problem animals from urban Spokane to more suitable habitat.

We use radio and satellite telemetry equipment to keep track of animal locations so that home ranges and habitat use can be studied. These on-going projects are designed to better understand the conditions which are necessary to help maintain healthy populations.

Ken Hoff, Big Game Chair.