SAINT VRAIN ARCHERY CLUB

SAINT VRAIN ARCHERY AND BOWHUNTING NEWS

WORK DAY and PROJECTS:
The last work day was June 26, 2010.  If you have not done your work day, go to [WORK TO DO] page and 
choose a project.  Note that there is a $50 non-working dues fee, if you do not do a work project.

NOTICE:

ALL GUESTS MUST SIGN AN INSURANCE WAIVER!  THERE INSURANCE WAIVERS KEPT IN THE RESTROOM, OR CLICK BELOW TO PRINT AN INSURANCE WAIVER: 
  [CLICK HERE PRINT AN INSURANCE WAIVER].

Longmont City Archery Program at our SVBA Range:
Tom Adjutant, active SVBA member, will be holding archery classes at our range.  They should not interfere with your shooting and will mostly use the East Practice Range.  Their first class begins on July 27th.  This has been approved by our club officers and is one of our club objectives:  to promote youth archery and archery programs.

Beginners and intermediates shoot on Tuesday nights.  They start at 4:45 PM and finish at 7:30 PM. 
 Adults shoot on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 PM.

Clifton Wooman:   As many of you know, Clifton Woolman, our range master and ambassador passed away recently.  We have set up a foundation in his name at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  You can make a donation in his name if you wish.   Their web site is:  www.rmef.org

MARCH NEWSLETTER:

WINTER HOURS :

Make sure you follow the winter shooting hours and not disturb the bald eagles!  

For the rest of the year range hours are: 
Sunrise until Sunset

Below is the CDOW Raptor Buffer Policy:

RECOMMENDED BUFFER ZONES AND SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS
FOR COLORADO RAPTORS

Tolerance limits to disturbance vary among as well as within captor species. As a general rule, Ferruginous Hawks and Golden Eagles respond to human activities at greater distances than do Ospreys and America Kestrels. Some individuals within a species also habituate and tolerate human activity, at a proximity that would cause the majority of the group to abandon their nests. Other individuals become sensitized to repeated encroachment and react at greater distances. The tolerance of a particular pair may change when a mate is replaced with a less tolerant individual and this may cause the pair to react to activities that were previously ignored. Responses will also vary depending upon the reproductive stage. Although the level of stress is the same, the pair may be more secretive during egg laying and incubation and more demonstrative when the chicks hatch.

  The term "disturbance" is ambiguous and experts disagree on what actually constitutes a disturbance. Reactions may be as subtle as elevated pulse rate or as obvious as vigorous defense or .abandonment.

Impacts of disturbance may not be immediately evident. A pair of raptors may respond to human intrusion by defending the nest, but well after the disturbance has passed, the male may remain in the vicinity for protection rather than forage to feed the nestlings. Golden eagles rarely defend their nests, but merely fly a half mile or more away and perch and watch. Chilling and over heating of eggs or chicks and starvation of nestlings can result from human activities that appeared not to have caused an immediate response.

  A 'holistic' approach is recommended when protecting raptor habitats. While it is important for land managers to focus on protecting nest sites, equal attention should focus on defining important foraging areas that support the pair's nesting effort. Hunting habitats of many raptor species are extensive and may necessitate interagency cooperation to assure the continued nest occupancy. Unfortunately, basic knowledge of habitat use is lacking and may require documentation through telemetry investigations or intensive observation. Telemetry is expensive and may be disruptive so a more practical approach is to assume that current open space is important and should be protected.

  Although there are exceptions, the buffer areas and seasonal restrictions suggested here reflect an informed opinion that if implemented, should assure that the majority of individuals within a species will continue to occupy the area. Additional factors, such as intervening terrain, vegetation screens, and the cumulative impacts of activities should be considered.

  These guidelines were originally developed by CDOW raptor biologist Gerald R. Craig (retired) in December 2002. To provide additional clarity in guidance, incorporate new information, and update the conservation status of some species, the guidelines were revised in January 2008. Further revisions of this document may become necessary as additional information becomes available.  

RECOMMENDED BUFFERZONES AND SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS

BALD EAGLE

  Nest Site: No surface occupancy (beyond that which historically occurred in the area:  see 'Definitions' below). within ¼ mile radius of active nests (see “see “Definitions” below). Seasonal restriction of human encroachment (see 'Definitions' below) within ½ mile radius of active nests from October 15 through July 31.  This closure is more extensive than the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (USFWS 2007) due to the generally open habitat used by Colorado 's nesting bald eagles.

Winter Night Roost:   No human encroachment from November 15 through March 15 within 1/4 mile radius of an active winter night roost if there is no direct line of sight between the roost and the encroachment activities. No human encroachment from November 15 through March 15 within 1/2 mile radius of an active winter night roost if there is a direct line of sight between the roost and the encroachment activities. If periodic visits (such as oil well maintenance work) are required within the buffer zone after development, activity should be restricted to the period between 1000 and 1400 hours from November 15 to March 15.

  Hunting Perch:   Diurnal bunting perches (see 'Definitions' below) associated with important foraging areas should also be protected from human encroachment Preferred perches may be at varying distances from human encroachment and buffer areas will vary. Consult the Colorado Division of Wildlife for recommendations for specific hunting perches.

Gate Policy

GATE POLICY
Front (North Gate)   
   * Lock at all times!
Back ( South Gate )
   * Can be UNLOCKED while shooting
    *  Last vehicle out of parking lot - must lock up!

CLUB EMAILS - For News, Events, Shoots, Etc. 

Send Roger Trudell your email at:  doctortrudell@aol.com  to be on the club email list.

SHOOTS - CBA EVENTS
The Colorado Bowhunter's Association lists almost all shoots in the state and many other events.  For information on shoots and events in the state go to:    
http://www.coloradobowhunting.org/events.html

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