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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />1. Significant Game Resources on the Affected Lands <br />Mule deer are probably the most critical game resource in this area. The current landscape offers <br />very little ground cover which is useful for deer and other small mammals. <br />2. Significant Non -Game Resources On the Affected Lands <br />Fox and coyote are probably the most critical non -game resource in this area. Since there is very <br />little ground cover, and no water available, the value of the site for mammals is extremely limited. <br />There are no known raptor nests on the permit area or in the vicinity however, it is likely that eagles <br />or hawks may utilize the cottonwoods along the Gunnison River. <br />3. Seasonal Use of Affected Lands <br />No important seasonal use. <br />4. Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or Endangered Species in the Area. <br />None. <br />5. Fish Resources <br />None. <br />6. General Effects of the Operation On the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br />Gravel extraction and crushing activities will no doubt create some disturbance to animals near the <br />site. However, resident wildlife will generally become habituated to these activities. Migrating <br />animals will probably avoid the site, but the proposed pit does not block any known migratory <br />routes, and wildlife should be able to move through the area unimpeded. Due to the possibility for <br />animal/vehicle collisions, hauling activities will probably pose the biggest threat to wildlife. Haul <br />trucks should keep to posted speeds and drivers need to remain aware of the potential for collisions. <br />The landowner commits to not stocking the lake with any species that is not desirable to the <br />CDOW. <br />Tri County Pit Sept 2016 H-1 <br />