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Section 779.20 (c) Continued. <br />• Only two of the ten species classified as big game by the CDOW <br />are located within the region in substantial numbers. These two <br />species are mule deer and elk. Black bear and cougar have been <br />observed in the area but their numbers are limited due to the <br />extended territorial nature of these species. Critical habitats <br />for the two principal big game species are considered to be fawning <br />and elk calving grounds, migration routes and winter range. <br />The major upland bird species in the region is the sage grouse. In <br />a few areas the blue grouse may occur such as in the southwestern <br />portion of Eckman Park. Information on fauna having less economic <br />value to man is limited. However, the most important of these <br />species are the rabbits, hares and rodents. <br />Fisheries importance of streams within the proposed mine plan area <br />is very limited. No game species have been found in Foidel Creek <br />• due to its intermittent nature. This stream is classified as a <br />nonfisheries stream by the CDOW. In the area of Mine No. 2, Fish <br />Creek is classified as a cold water fisheries stream. It is <br />periodically stocked by the CDOW at locations above Mine No. 2. <br />The limited flow rate and high temperatures of the stream in the <br />vicinity of the Mine No. 2 are limiting the present fisheries <br />potential of the stream. The low stream velocities and high tem- <br />peratures of the water limit the fisheries potential of the stream <br />in this area. <br />Mine Plan and Adiacent Areas, Terrestial Faunal Invest <br />Methodologies Employed, Mammals <br />Small mammals were trapped initially for three consecutive nights <br />(August 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1975) in aspen, oak brush, sagebrush and <br />dry meadow habitats, using Sherman live-traps. A 12 x 12 grid (144 <br />• Sherman live-traps per grid) was placed in the above mentioned <br />779-135 <br />