Completion Form

2024

Grasses, trees, and shrubs were planted at Clear Lake and Bicknell Bottoms. Weeds were mowed and sprayed at Redmond WMA.  Fences were repaired. The areas were improved by planting and irrigating crops such as corn and 3-way grains. Pumps were fixed and maintained at CL and Bicknell Bottoms. Funding was used to fertilize grass, grains and trees that are planted on all areas.  PVC pipe and fittings were purchased and installed to provide a permanent source of water to tree rows. Bare root shrubs were planted.  Funding also helped hire a temporary helper to work through the summer.

Many hunters use these areas for hunting upland  game and waterfowl. Deer hunting pressure is also increasing because of improving habitat.

Maintenance projects were completed by myself, seasonal and full time Habitat section staff, the area biologist, and dedicated hunters. Jim Lamb, a habitat biologist in Loa, continues to help with emphasis on Bicknell Bottoms including annual planting of grains and additional other planting and fencing needs.

Gary Bezzant

08/30/2024 12:13:09