Wildlfe Conflicts
and Opportunities

STATUS: Wildlife populations are excessive in some localized areas, resulting
in damage to pastures and range. Elk and prairie dogs are the major problems.
In other instances, valuable or desirable wildlife species are sparse or absent
in some suitable areas.

POLICY: We believe wildlife is a valuable and important part of our land.
Where excessive populations have damaged the land, we believe in a localized
reduction in numbers. Likewise, we support the increase or establishment of
valuable or desirable species where they would complement the land.

IMPLEMENTATION: We will maintain continued involvement with the
Arizona Game and Fish Department and request them to assist land owners
and operators in the reduction of excessive populations. We offer our assistance
to these individuals and the Department in the establishment or introduction
of valuable and desirable wildlife species in appropriate habitats. Since many
management decisions have some effect on wildlife and their habitat, we
strongly encourage land managers to look for opportunities to benefit wildlife
in their range and woodland management decisions.