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WILDLIFE INFORMATION EDIT H <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 <br />limited. There are no known raptor nests on the permit area or in the vicinity however, it is likely <br />that eagles 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 <br />the site. However, resident wildlife will generally become habituated to these activities. <br />Migrating animals will probably avoid the site, but the proposed pit does not block any known <br />Anderson Pit February OS H-1 <br />