Wildlife Management ProgramThe Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 and approved the Wildlife Management Program as presented. Please click the link below to review the program document.Wildlife Management Program or view the condensed program information in the Wildlife Management Program Brochure If you have questions, contact Amy Mitchell at (262) 782-6700 or at amitchell@elmgrovewi.org. You may also click on the links at the bottom of this page to obtain more information related to wildlife. Ad Hoc Committee Members:
Mr. Ricky Lein and Ms. Tami Ryan of WDNR have agreed to participate and provide expert support on urban wildlife issues.
Meeting Archives:Wildlife Management Open House Information The Wildlife Management Open House was held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation was broadcast on the Village's cable station and was also taped. You may also request to view a DVD of the Open House by contacting Amy Mitchell, Recreation Director at (262) 782-6700 or amitchell@elmgrovewi.org. You may also click on the links below to review the Wildlife Management Open House PowerPoint presentation and deer habitat maps. Wildlife Management Open House PowerPoint Presentation Deer Habitat/Deer-Car Accident Maps BackgroundThe Village of Elm Grove is a residential community characterized by large lots, mature tree stock, well managed landscapes and natural water sources. These features help define not only the “look” and value of the Village but also make it an attractive area for wildlife. In fact, the presence of many wildlife species actually adds to the “look”, ambience and value of the Village. Numerous species of wildlife native to Wisconsin acclimate very well to a suburban habitat like Elm Grove, which provides bountiful food and water supplies with minimal predation. However, these same conditions can lead to increased human//wildlife interactions and property damage issues as wildlife populations grow and additional species establish residence. Some urban wildlife species are particularly valued by some Village residents, just as those same species are seen as particularly troublesome or dangerous by other Village residents. The White Tail Deer is a good example of such an animal. Other species like Coyote have not yet caused much debate in the Village even though they are bountiful. Coyotes have become well established I believe due to absence of any natural predator and bountiful food supplies. Since some of that Coyote food supply is Canada Geese and feral cats their predation has been mostly positive in the last 5 to 10 years. Yet, when residents’ pets are victims of predation we will hear calls for aggressive control. Many residents are avid bird feeders and watchers in our “Bird Sanctuary” village. Yet, other residents allow their pet cats to roam free during much of the day even though the best available science indicates that bird predation by domestic cats is a significant issue. Studies estimating avian mortality due to domestic and feral cats vary, but an accepted consensus mortality rate is 37 million birds per year in Wisconsin The point of this background discussion is to point out that the issue of urban wildlife management is broad and complicated. What is one resident’s beloved creature is another resident’s pest or health risk. Both opinions are often correct. Resident concerns produce calls for Village government “to do something” or Village government safety and health concerns prompt proposals to “do something.” These calls for action tend to rise and fall with the natural rise and fall of various specie populations. Further complicating any discussion of wildlife management issue is the fact that most activities involving wildlife management are controlled and regulated by federal and state law and agencies. Proposed Village Ad Hoc Wildlife Study Committee The Village Board recently approved the establishment of an ad hoc committee to address wildlife management issues. Structurally, this ad hoc committee will operate through the existing Village Board Public Safety Committee. As approved, the goal of this ad hoc committee’s work is to study wildlife management issues and concerns, wildlife management and control strategies and to produce a report with recommendations for the Village Board. The Ad hoc Committee on Wildlife Management is charged with researching issues of wildlife management in the Village of Elm Grove. The committee should identify the species currently present in the Village and specific health, safety or economic issues attendant to those species. The committee report should provide Village residents and the Village government recommendations and define resources on how to support responsible and ongoing wildlife management. In addition, the committee will provide guidance on how the Village Board might establish a threshold of when to consider active management of a given “problem specie.” The committee report should describe the approved methods for such wildlife management and control by Village government. DNR Baiting and Feeding Regulations: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/bait.htm Wildlife Damage Management: http://icwdm.org/ Wildlife in Need Center : www.helpingwildlife.org Wisconsin Humane Society: www.wihumane.org Deer Tick Life Cycle: Brown University diagram Center for Disease Control - Lyme Disease Last modified: 01/28/08
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