I hope I won't be FUQ'ed again by the commissioners. I sent many questions to the commissioners this morning concerning the upcoming "sharpshooting" phase, which will begin on February 1, 2017.
Here is my email:
Commissioners,
The archery season is to end on January 28, 2017. We're told that the "sharpshooting" phase with White Buffalo will run from Feb. 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017. http://www.mtlebanon.org/DocumentCenter/View/14630 Looking at the commission meeting calendar, the next meeting is January 23, 2017. When will the results of White Buffalo's archery program be released? Your next meeting won't be until the middle of February, two weeks into the 2017 "sharpshooting" program.
What type of bait will be used for the 2017 "sharpshooting" phase? What type of feeder will be used to bait the deer?
The 2017 contract has never been made public, but here is a link to the contract obtained through a Right To Know. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9r_1biKte_bWVVDZTBQbl9iVWc/view?usp=sharing When will you be putting that contract on the municipal website? The contract states that an aerial survey will be conducted. When will that take place?
Specifically, what will the hours be for the 2017 "sharpshooting?" All we were told is that it will take place late afternoon and after dark seven days a week.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Elaine Gillen
Update January 19, 2017 11:29 PM Yep, I got Frequently Unanswered Questions from the commissioners. I never heard from any of them. Steve Silverman forwarded my email to Keith McGill without a word. Keith replied earlier this evening, but I just got a chance to post it.
From: Keith Mcgill <kmcgill@mtlebanon.org>
To: egillen476 <egillen476@aol.com>
Cc: Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>
Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2017 7:10 pm
Subject: Re: "sharpshooting"
Good evening Elaine,
I wanted to provide you with a response to your questions regarding the upcoming sharpshooting program. The report for the controlled archery hunt should be available by the February 14th Commission meeting.
As was the case with last years program White Buffalo will determine the type of bait and baiting system that they believe will be most effective.
The approved contract and the notification letter that will be sent to the school district will be posted to the municipal website early next week. Regarding the aerial survey, I assume that you are referring to item 1 under sharpshooting protocols in the approved contract that reads:
1. Prior to initiating any field activities the target area/s and surrounding properties are thoroughly surveyed using digital aerial images followed by field confirmation. By knowing the location of every occupied structure and areas of human use we are better able to work safely, discretely, and efficiently;
The digital aerial images would be google earth or something similar. This has already been done for all of the properties that will be used in this year's program. This information combined with field confirmation is done to ensure that the culling operation can take place safely.
The hours will be the same as last year. Sharpshooters will work seven days a week on private properties beginning at 4:00 PM and concluding by 11:00 PM. They will work in the identified public properties Monday - Friday beginning at 6:00 PM and concluding by 11:00 PM.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Keith
On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 5:55 PM, Steve Silverman <ssilverman@mtlebanon.org> wrote:
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From: 'egillen476@aol.com' via Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Subject: "sharpshooting"
To: commission@mtlebanon.org
Commissioners,
Elaine Gillen
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: 'egillen476@aol.com' via Commission <commission@mtlebanon.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Subject: "sharpshooting"
To: commission@mtlebanon.org
Commissioners,
The archery season is to end on January 28, 2017. We're told that the "sharpshooting" phase with White Buffalo will run from Feb. 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017. http://www.mtlebanon.org/Docum
What type of bait will be used for the 2017 "sharpshooting" phase? What type of feeder will be used to bait the deer?
The 2017 contract has never been made public, but here is a link to the contract obtained through a Right To Know. https://drive.google.com/file/
Specifically, what will the hours be for the 2017 "sharpshooting?" All we were told is that it will take place late afternoon and after dark seven days a week.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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