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FROM NORWEST CO ~ PHONE N0. 970 879 839 Jul. 15 1996 11:36RM P4 <br />activities described within the application not occur within areas <br />of critical habitat for these species within .the time frame of <br />March 15 to July 1. Within that time frame the following sites are <br />within areas of critical habitat for these species: <br />Seismic Line 2, FED-12, FED-11, FED-10, FED-8, and FED-38. <br />Additionally I would recommend that exploration activities at sites <br />FED-13, FED-14, FED-15, and FED-lb not occur within the March 15 to <br />July 1 time frame as they are located within a historical area of <br />critical habitat for Sage Grouse. <br />O'PSHR SPHCIH CONCSRN3 <br />Much of the area within the boundaries of proposed exploration is <br />considered to be critical habitat for elk and, to some extent, mule <br />deer. Both species are found throughout the area on a year round <br />basis however the time frame of concern would be during the winter <br />months when both resident and non resident animals use the area to <br />overwinter. Exploration activity within this time frame can be <br />expected to temporarily displace wintering animals. Additionally, <br />and especially in the event of deep snow conditions, both species <br />may make extensive use of plowed or packed roads for movement <br />purposes. Any service roads used for exploration purposes with <br />access from public roads should be gated and locked tv preclude any <br />activity beyond the scope of the application that might disturb <br />wintering big game. Some elk calving does occur within the area <br />however calving grounds have not been definitely identified. The <br />suspension of drilling activities in early spring mentioned on Page <br />19 of the application should resolve that concern. <br />Mud pits (page 23 of application) <br />reclaimed after drilling should be <br />preclude deer and elk as animals may <br />them. <br />Please don't hesitate to call with <br />comments or if you need further assis <br />that are not immediately <br />fenced in some fashion to <br />enter and become trapped in <br />any questions about these <br />tance. <br />S' ccrely, <br />o <br />ames M. Haskins <br />District Wildlife Manager <br />XC: Area 6, Area 10 <br />