Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program FY17_FY21

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It is anticipated that during the next five year cycle a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) will be implemented in Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve and Puu Anahulu GMA. This HCP will allow the State to perform various actions, including augmenting game mammal populations using translocations (releasing more game mammals into the area). When appropriate, this management activity will be utilized to improve game mammal populations. B. Objectives • Increase game populations at Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, Kaohe and Puu Anahulu GMA's, and Kahua Special Permit Area by reducing predators, thus enhancing reproduction and survival of game birds. Improve health of game mammal populations where appropriate. • Increase quality of game bird habitat through outplanting of native species in fenced units at Puu Waawaa and Puu Anahulu. • Control weeds in and around fenced units to increase the quality of game bird habitat. • Control game mammal populations, where needed, in public hunting areas using public hunting and staff control. • Salvage game resources for public use in control areas where practical. • Augment game mammal populations under the Habitat Conservation Plan at Puu Waawaa and Puu Anahulu. C. Expected Results and Benefits The reduction in predation, the increase in quality of game bird habitat, and the subsequent increase in game bird reproduction and survival will increase the annual production of game birds. This will result in increased game bird harvest and hunter success. Supplementation of minerals and feed to mammal population swill improve health, especially during droughts, and draw animals away from ecological sensitive areas. Control of game mammal populations where needed will enhance habitat by reducing the impacts of browsing and grazing. Augmentation of game mammals at Puu Waawaa and Puu Anahulu will help to improve the population of game species in the area and improve overall hunting opportunities. D. Approach • 60 -100 traps will be deployed from February through September for rats, mongooses, feral cats and feral dogs • Utilize supplements for game management. • Salvage will be conducted using helicopters or other suitable vehicles for transport up to 12 times per year • Increase sheep population at Puu Waawaa and Puu Anahulu by 200 individuals per year. Activity - Predator Control • Purchase of traps, nets, ammo, guns, bait, snares, etc to control predators Activity — Rodent Control • Purchase of traps, rodenticide, bait stations, etc. to control rodents E. Location Predator reduction and game mammal population management may be conducted at Kaohe GMA, Mauna Kea Forest Reserve, and other public hunting areas. . Predator reduction and game bird population management may be conducted in Puu Anahulu GMA's, Mauna Kea and Puu Waawaa Forest Reserves, and other public hunting areas. 25