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RMEF Steps Up to Help Starving Deer in Utah

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http://rmefblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/rmef-steps-up-to-help-starving-deer-in.html

"With more than 35 inches of snow on the ground, along with bitter cold temperatures, conditions are threatening the survival of mule deer in Utah's Bear Lake Valley.

Help for the deer is on is way. On January 12, Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) Director Greg Sheehan contacted Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Utah Regional Director Bill Christensen and asked the RMEF to help deliver 12 tons of specially formulated deer pellets developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

UDWR biologists have been monitoring deer and winter range conditions across Utah this winter. Weather conditions have been especially difficulty around Bear Lake where deer are wandering around Garden City looking for something to eat.

"Although the weather has been severe across parts of Utah this winter, the Bear Lake area is the only location where emergency feeding needs to happen right now. We're prepared to feed deer in other locations, though, if the need arises. These deer are exhausted, confused and without options. They need help," said Sheehan."
 
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#2 ·
http://rmefblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/rmef-steps-up-to-help-starving-deer-in.html

On January 12, Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) Director Greg Sheehan contacted Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Utah Regional Director Bill Christensen and asked the RMEF to help deliver 12 tons of specially formulated deer pellets developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
So, sorry about screwing you over on the Expo contract but would you be a pal and do this anyways?

Why didn't Sheehan call SFW or the MDF ? Maybe he did and we just don't know it.
 
#3 ·
He did, here is the DWR release last Friday:

https://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1978-emergency-deer-feeding-in-bear-lake-valley.html

Here is a Quote:

"Sheehan says the DWR has many great conservation partners and volunteers. These groups and individuals have a long track record of helping wildlife. "This case is no exception," he says. "Local volunteers - including members of the Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - have come to our aid."
 
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#4 ·
Thanks to all the volunteers. Bill Christensen is a stand up guy. So how long does 12 tons last? And how long will the feeding continue? My guess is we will have more winter feeding with this constant snow, rain to compact the snow, snow, rain again cycle we seem to be in.
 
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