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\ / <br />iv.i:~i} <br />energy fuels corporation '~~~~~ ~~~.~ ~ <br />~~ <br />Mr. Allen F. {Yhitaker _;y~:; <br />Mr. {Yilliam D. Clark <br />October 2, 1981 <br />Page Two <br />i <br />parturition. This would make our sample size quite small; however, <br />we may be able to increase it for ~i number of reasons. Discussion <br />with mike Bell revealed that a number of their mortalities were <br />probably the result of stress caused by helicopter chase and capture. <br />Our capture methods would eliminate this type of stress. Also, <br />mortalities in the New Mexico study occurred within twenty-four hours, <br />so these units could be recovered and used in other elk. Finally, <br />a student, Erik Jorgensen who worked with us this spring and summer, <br />would like to use this project, if approved, as a research project <br />for his masters program. He may be able to get funding for additional <br />vaginal telemetry units. Also, vaginal units can be refurbished at <br />minimal cost once recovered, so can be reused in successive years. <br />All of this will, serve to increase our sample size. <br />Because of the relative newness of this technique, we have <br />included in the appendix, the information we have concerning vaginal <br />telemetry surgical technique. <br />If the vaginal telemetry alternative is not acceptable, we would <br />still propose the elimination of conventional collars and the use of <br />a few additional radio collars in their place. <br />Also, as in the past, all elk trapped incidental to capturing <br />adult cows will be ear tagged. <br />If the vaginal telemetry proposal is acceptable, we will need <br />the temporary assistance of a veterinarian. If the CDO{Y has any <br />veterinarians working with them or if you know of any willing to <br />donate some time to this kind of project, please let us know. <br />The modifications of the elk study presented herein have been <br />approved, in concept, by Sandy Emrich and Herb Conley subject to the <br />approval of the CDO{Y. <br />{Ye would appreciate a decision as soon as possible so that we will <br />have the necessary lead time to order and obtain our telemetry <br />equipment. <br />If you have any questions or suggestions, please call me. <br />Yours very truly, <br />ENERGY FUELS CORPORATION <br />Terrell K. Jo_finson <br />{Yildli.fe Biologist <br />