A combined guideline harvest objective of 1-2 points (male goat = 1 point & female goat = 2 points) was established for the hunt area between the south side of Blackerby Ridge and the north side of Salmon Creek Reservoir, above...
“We know many people look forward to the two days of motorized hunting in the Delta Controlled Use Area for the Macomb herd, however, with a dip in the population, and therefore a reduced harvest quota, that unfortunately will not be possible...
To date, one female goat has been harvested in the Indigo Lake hunt zone of RG150. The management objective for this zone has been met and no further harvest is warranted. Harvest that exceeds objectives could lead to reduced hunting opportunity...
Harvest has been consistent since the season opened on August 11 and is expected to meet the quota of 195 for Zones 1 & 4 combined by the time of this closure. The state hunting season is scheduled to remain open...
To date, one female goat has been harvested in the Lisa Creek hunt zone of RG150. The management objective for this zone has been met and no further harvest is warranted. Therefore, this zone is being closed by emergency order (EO)...
The strategy of closing hunt zones when the female harvest quota is reached has been effective in reducing female harvest and has helped maintain high harvest opportunities for male goats. Keeping hunters focused on avoiding female harvest maintains opportunities for more...
