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• R86W. Walk transecta conducted during August 1980 by wildlife <br />biologists revealed a number of mule deer within the proposed permit <br />area, including bucks, does and fawns. It appears that the area <br />does receive some year-round use by deer but probably receives more <br />during the summer. As previously stated, no steep south facing <br />slopes which would be free of snow during the critical periods were <br />found in the proposed persist area. <br />Blaek Bear. The IISDI-FWS-0BS (1978) states that black beaz are <br />potential users of the proposed permit area. Based on the <br />territorial requirements of this species, they probably occur <br />occasionally in this region. A Local resident reported seeing one <br />bear in the area in 1979. No sightings nor any sign vas observed by <br />• CYCC biologists during the August 1980 walk transecta and <br />observations. fiRT/Ecology Consultants (1978) reported no findings <br />for the adjacent area and to the north of the proposed permit <br />boundary and concluded that black bear are unlikely for that area. <br />Cougar. The OSDI-FWS-0BS (1978) report does not show nay use <br />of the proposed permit area by cougar. Aasesaoents of adjacent <br />areas by DSDI-BLM (1979) and fiRT/ficology Consultants (1978) reveal <br />no observations or sign of cougar and report them as possibly <br />occurring but unlikely for the area. Observation by CYCC wildlife <br />biolgiats during 1980 revealed no sightings nor any sign. <br />• <br />2.04-96 <br />