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<br />ERHIBIT H - Wildlife Information <br />The typical wildlife resources in northern Moffat County <br />include: elk, mule deer, antelope, mountain lion, and sage <br />grouse. Other common year around mamals are: striped skunk, <br />badger, weasel ermine, raccoon, grey fox, porcupine, deer mouse, <br />richardson ground squirrels, whitetailed jackrabbit, cottontailed <br />rabbit, and marmot. <br />Migrant birds include: Canadian geese, national varities of <br />ducks, red tailed hawk, marsh hawk, mourning dove, western blue <br />bird and starling. Year around birds include: the great horned <br />owl, blackbilled magpie, and house sparrow. <br />Common year around reptiles include wondering garter snake, <br />bull snake, and rattle snake. <br />There are no endangered species or threatened species known <br />to inhabit, or to be dependent upon, the affected area of the <br />Raftopoulos Pit #1 project site. <br />Most of Moffat County is considered to be critical year <br />around range for elk, deer and antelope. The Raftopoulos Pit #1 <br />is on private land and these big game animals can be found on the <br />property in any season. The temporary loss of portions of the <br />Affected Area of the mine will have no significant impact on <br />those herds. <br />The Raftopoulos Pit #1 will not interfere with migratory <br />routes, or the welfare of, any endangered or threatened species. <br />This site is not a strutting ground for sage chickens. The <br />reclaimed land will enhance the post-mining welfare of the over- <br />all wildlife habitat. <br />The attached Wildlife Questionnaire, and selected Exhibits, <br />were sent to D.O.W on December, 4, 1997, addressed to: <br />Regional Wildlife Manager <br />711 Independent Ave. <br />Grand Junction, CO 81505 <br />(See Exhibit H-1 attached) <br />EXHIBIT H s~ <br />