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2B Daily News – Saturday, May 5, 2012 Outdoorlife living in the newspaper that another mountain lion was sighted on the American River trail. Isn't it just a matter of time before this mountain lion attacks a human just as what happened in Auburn a few years back? Why can't DFG be offensive instead of defensive? Why not be proac- tive and not wait for the attack to happen? Get this cat captured and remove it to a wilderness area to fend for itself in the wild. (Bill Moore, El Dora- do Hills) Question: I read Carrie Wilson Answer: Your question relays a deep concern for local residents' well-being, and DFG shares your concern. To directly answer your question about taking proactive steps, DFG's Statewide Bear, Mountain Lion and Wild Pig Pro- grams Coordinator Marc Kenyon explains that the department is bound by existing laws. In 1990, California voters passed Proposition 117, an initiative that made it illegal to kill mountain lions except to pre- vent livestock losses or ensure public safe- ty. Trails open to bicycles on As the seasons change, flowers bloom and the sound of small birds fill wildlife refuge corridors, you may be aching to get out and enjoy the warm weather. You are in luck! Enjoying the outdoors is now easier than ever, since spring brings great news for new recreational opportunities on the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Starting this year, refuge entrance roads and designated trails will be open to bicycling from May15 to Aug. 15. Many of the trails meander through various landscapes includ- ing, grasslands, oak savan- nahs, mixed riparian forests and along the banks of the beautiful Sacramento River. This diversity of habitats & Getting proactive managing mountain lions DFG does not consider mountain lion sightings near human habitation a public safety concern as long as the lion is not exhibiting aggressive behavior towards people. Mountain lions occur most any- where you can find their primary prey, which is deer. As you likely know, deer not only live in remote forests, but also in green belts, parkways and riparian corridors along rivers. As such, mountain lion sight- ings in these areas are not uncommon, and DFG receives numerous reports of lions in these settings every month. Mountain lions are considered beneficial in these settings as they maintain healthy deer herds by keeping their populations in check. DFG has scientific evidence that moun- tain lions inhabiting areas close to humans are no real cause for concern. We have either conducted or been associated with mountain lion studies that have monitored their movements in such areas. We typical- ly capture mountain lions and place a radio collar on them in order to track their move- ments. The information gleaned from these collars has provided some illuminating results. They have indicated that mountain lions regularly use such areas more fre- quently than we have previously thought, and that these lions generally attempt to stay away from people. For example, in Southern California, university researchers have placed collars on these big cats in a heavily used park. They also placed trail provides wonderful oppor- tunities for wildlife viewing, bird watching, and photog- raphy. web site at: http://www.fws.gov/sacra- mentovalleyrefuges/r_sac- river.html. In order to prevent unnatural erosion and deteri- oration of plant life, the fol- lowing regulations will be enforced. Bicycles will only be allowed on designated trails within several areas (Units) of the Sacramento River NWR. The Units with hiking trails open to bicycles include, Rio Vista, Pine Creek, Capay, Ord Bend, Drumheller Slough, Packer, and Sul Norte. All bicycles must be pedal driven only. Motorized and electric pro- pelled bikes are not allowed. Special permits will be required for groups with ten riders or more before the activity occurs. will be permitted from sun- rise to sunset. For trail maps and more information on these units, please visit our Bicycles The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to con- serve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the contin- uing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public ser- vice. For more information visit www.fws.gov. 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Our policy directs us to care for the victim and locate and kill the offending animal in any manner possible. You are correct that this is a reactive approach, but we are bound by the law. We attempt to mitigate such situations by continually informing the public about how to appropriately live and recreate in mountain lion habitat. The information pre- sented in our Keep Me Wild Campaign (www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/lion.html) and on our mountain lion website (www.dfg.ca.gov/news/issues/lion/) is designed to help meet this purpose. I hope that you visit these websites and help us in this effort by educating your friends, fami- ly and neighbors about the proactive steps to ensure their safety in lion country. Salmon heads as bait in Dungeness crab traps? Question: I have heard it is illegal to use OUTDOOR BRIEFS fornia recreational and commercial limits for greenlings, effective Tues- day, May 1. The new regulations were developed by the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) in collabora- tion with fishermen, the California Fish and Game Commission and federal partners over the past two years. The changes will apply to California's 2012 recre- ational and commercial regulations statewide. They include: tent with federal limits and three times the current total allowable catch. Increasing the commer- cial bi-monthly trip limits. The 2012 shore-based fishery for federally man- aged groundfish, including kelp greenling, rockfish and lingcod is open year- round. 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(Rod P., Napa) Answer: Once a hunter takes a deer and fills his tag, he may accompany other hunters but cannot assist them in any way in the take of additional deer. In addition, he should leave his rifle behind. Otherwise, if encountered in the field with a rifle or other method of take, game wardens may determine the person assisting the hunters is also actively hunting. Carrie Wilson is a marine biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game. While she cannot personally answer everyone's questions, she will select a few to answer each week. Please contact her at CalOutdoors@dfg.ca.gov. n A o l l i t e c n u s t s C r