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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-03-16, Page 80Page 20A -Farm Progress '94 �oiN ouR CREDIT UNION and invest in your future! NEW SERVICES MasterCard. The credit -- card that has no fees, Up to $100,000 Travel Accident Insurance at No Cost Farm i 07,e .n of 6n,,.1 i'„pt,,o1 ;oh, n Your investments in this plan are lent back directly to, farmers in the community - 20% Government Guarantee DVANTAGES.-- •, Investment Rates are higher ' • Chequing' Costs are lower: personal cheques .40c usines cheques ,60c - No other charges • nds you' invest are lent out to assist members in the co 'unity and not sent to.a Head Office • Each '+ember's combined deposits.are insured to $60,000 plus each individual RRSP, RRIF and OHOSP are insured to $60, 000. . ,, • utom : tic teller machine can be accessed' across'Canada, U.S., Oi• urope 24 hours a day ., . . INTON COMMUNITY •CREDITUNION 48 Ontario Street 118 Main Street North CLINTON 482:3467 EXETER 235-0640 OPEN: MON. to THURS. 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. FRI. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952 Dealing with predator loss by Debbie Davidson CHESLEY--There arc strong and opposing views on managing wildlife resources in Ontario, and .the Ministry of Natural Resources is' caught between them. ."We try to get along with sheep producers and those who like coyotes," said Ted Ackert, a.Fish and Wildlife Technician in Owen Sound. "On one ex- treme, I've heard a good coyote is a dead coyote. On . Rhe other extreme, i once heard the expression, `Would you put a bird feeder in your back yard and not expect the birds to show up?' About five years ago, 450 annual licenses were issued to trappers in Grey -Bruce. Last year, there were only. 267 issued. Trappers aren't as active as they use to be, and some arc not active at all, said Ackert, Several years ago, the ministry's Game and Fish Act was revised. As a result, bounty by-laws were cancelled across the province, with Grey and Bruce counties being the last to cancel theirs. The counties used to pay coyote bounties of $25. Under a new ministry administered program, hunters now get $50 ' per coyote.. Still, coyotes are more abundant today than they were about five years ago. This in part is due to the global decline -of the fur industry because of animal rights activists, he said. Coyote Predation Control Program Pressure was put on the ministry office in Owen Sound to come up with an alternative way to compen- - sate hunter's. Three years ago they initiated the Coyote Predation Control Program which authorises them' to compensate designated hunters to hunt localized numbers of'coyotes directly responsible for a given predation occurence. A program guideline instructs hunters not to eradicate, the general populaton of animals over a widespread area. "We can fine tune the program, but we cannot deviate -from basic guidelines." The,program targets control -of specific animals. Its intention is not to get rid of all coyotes, since some • coyotes may never even see a sheep or calve, he said. Some abuse, like hunters trapping coyotes' outside boundaries, of the program has been noticed. "If this abuse gets out of hand, we are at risk of losing the program all together." - In 1992, 285 coyotes were taken under the program in Grey County, with a payout of 514,250. In Bruce, 219 -coyotes were taken at a cost of $10,950. . Ackert advised farmers to call their township stock evaluator immediately, or the ministry for a conserva- tion officer if no carcass is found, when livestock disappears. ' One of the program's flaws is that predator loss occurs during the non -snow season, while most hunters traditionally go out in winter when it's easier • to track animals in the snow. Another flaw is that "you have to suffer a Toss Before this program can kick in." A safety tip Pesticide Handling Pesticide handlers can minimize risk by doing everything possible to avoid exposure to chemicals. Basic gear for • safe pesticide handling inchides nitrile gloves, coveralls, rubber boots, and a waterproof hat. Product labels specify required protective equipment for handling each --chemical. Wear a respiratbir • and eye protection if that's what the label recommends - your health i at risk if you ignore these warning ,. (from the Farm Safety Association *Nursery Farm *Garden Centre *Conservation Greenbelt Farm offers one oldiebroadest selections of trip quality nursery stock in all of Ontario. Choose from well over 700 species and cultivars of trees,. shrub;,'r'oses, etc,..Our prices are very competitive, the service is friendly, • and you will receive accurate horticultural information to ensure all projects at't' successful. Farm Windbreaks: Coniferous and deck!uous trees.,rnd .shrubs for virtually -any soil condition's or height require- ments. Many douhle.as food source for wildlife: All seii'ctcd to withstand harsh conditions. ' . Woodiot regeneration: Mod, than 70 :-tpe'cies, many sold ' in econonmical.seedliimg•sizes, to improve value and diversity of woc>dlots. : 1 .- Shade -arid floweringtrees; 724varictit' of trees to ht'auti-: fy any 1 umO yard, -LI; farm's( end. `dies range Conn ,'(ting. baro -root whips, to large,caliper_.tri'es in wire baskets. Fruit tree.9: Wide selection, including 30 apple varieties. •• Flowering shrubs, roses, perennials, bedding {Tants, A • vines and •more C,>» ov write for a copy of0111. -199A nursery Catalogue! „ JOHN & MICHELLE DRUMMOND R.R.5 MITCHELL ONTARIO, NOK 1N0' PHONE/FAX 519.347.2725 , 1ln ,.t,r' r"1tr''G A, "0' , 5 . , r. HURON cur,"1','F.;RA_ ..0",riE" _ ,. "A Slice. of Rural Life" WORKSHOP Wed. March 23 9:30-3:30 Van Den Heuvel HOLMESVILLE • Construction -Focus on the Farm Family ' 'Guest Speaker .. Ltd. ' Community Development Worker Farm Health Fair Displays COMMERCIAL & AGRICULTURE Entertainment: • Kim South local country singer songwriter . BUILDINGS Scenes from 'Superwomen & 'The Farm Show' by Superwomen Prc ductons C Ornold. A. Osden. J Swansea R.R. 2, GODERICH, Day includes Foot Meal Gall Resource ONTARIO Phyllis Ranier 1' 482 9311 !AIL t‘'.. OFFICE: -oAra ONNECTIONS Telephone: (519) 524-9176 OR HOME: KEN JANMAAT 522-1858 , FAX: (519) 524-9240 �oiN ouR CREDIT UNION and invest in your future! NEW SERVICES MasterCard. The credit -- card that has no fees, Up to $100,000 Travel Accident Insurance at No Cost Farm i 07,e .n of 6n,,.1 i'„pt,,o1 ;oh, n Your investments in this plan are lent back directly to, farmers in the community - 20% Government Guarantee DVANTAGES.-- •, Investment Rates are higher ' • Chequing' Costs are lower: personal cheques .40c usines cheques ,60c - No other charges • nds you' invest are lent out to assist members in the co 'unity and not sent to.a Head Office • Each '+ember's combined deposits.are insured to $60,000 plus each individual RRSP, RRIF and OHOSP are insured to $60, 000. . ,, • utom : tic teller machine can be accessed' across'Canada, U.S., Oi• urope 24 hours a day ., . . INTON COMMUNITY •CREDITUNION 48 Ontario Street 118 Main Street North CLINTON 482:3467 EXETER 235-0640 OPEN: MON. to THURS. 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. FRI. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952 Dealing with predator loss by Debbie Davidson CHESLEY--There arc strong and opposing views on managing wildlife resources in Ontario, and .the Ministry of Natural Resources is' caught between them. ."We try to get along with sheep producers and those who like coyotes," said Ted Ackert, a.Fish and Wildlife Technician in Owen Sound. "On one ex- treme, I've heard a good coyote is a dead coyote. On . Rhe other extreme, i once heard the expression, `Would you put a bird feeder in your back yard and not expect the birds to show up?' About five years ago, 450 annual licenses were issued to trappers in Grey -Bruce. Last year, there were only. 267 issued. Trappers aren't as active as they use to be, and some arc not active at all, said Ackert, Several years ago, the ministry's Game and Fish Act was revised. As a result, bounty by-laws were cancelled across the province, with Grey and Bruce counties being the last to cancel theirs. The counties used to pay coyote bounties of $25. Under a new ministry administered program, hunters now get $50 ' per coyote.. Still, coyotes are more abundant today than they were about five years ago. This in part is due to the global decline -of the fur industry because of animal rights activists, he said. Coyote Predation Control Program Pressure was put on the ministry office in Owen Sound to come up with an alternative way to compen- - sate hunter's. Three years ago they initiated the Coyote Predation Control Program which authorises them' to compensate designated hunters to hunt localized numbers of'coyotes directly responsible for a given predation occurence. A program guideline instructs hunters not to eradicate, the general populaton of animals over a widespread area. "We can fine tune the program, but we cannot deviate -from basic guidelines." The,program targets control -of specific animals. Its intention is not to get rid of all coyotes, since some • coyotes may never even see a sheep or calve, he said. Some abuse, like hunters trapping coyotes' outside boundaries, of the program has been noticed. "If this abuse gets out of hand, we are at risk of losing the program all together." - In 1992, 285 coyotes were taken under the program in Grey County, with a payout of 514,250. In Bruce, 219 -coyotes were taken at a cost of $10,950. . Ackert advised farmers to call their township stock evaluator immediately, or the ministry for a conserva- tion officer if no carcass is found, when livestock disappears. ' One of the program's flaws is that predator loss occurs during the non -snow season, while most hunters traditionally go out in winter when it's easier • to track animals in the snow. Another flaw is that "you have to suffer a Toss Before this program can kick in." A safety tip Pesticide Handling Pesticide handlers can minimize risk by doing everything possible to avoid exposure to chemicals. Basic gear for • safe pesticide handling inchides nitrile gloves, coveralls, rubber boots, and a waterproof hat. Product labels specify required protective equipment for handling each --chemical. Wear a respiratbir • and eye protection if that's what the label recommends - your health i at risk if you ignore these warning ,. (from the Farm Safety Association *Nursery Farm *Garden Centre *Conservation Greenbelt Farm offers one oldiebroadest selections of trip quality nursery stock in all of Ontario. Choose from well over 700 species and cultivars of trees,. shrub;,'r'oses, etc,..Our prices are very competitive, the service is friendly, • and you will receive accurate horticultural information to ensure all projects at't' successful. Farm Windbreaks: Coniferous and deck!uous trees.,rnd .shrubs for virtually -any soil condition's or height require- ments. Many douhle.as food source for wildlife: All seii'ctcd to withstand harsh conditions. ' . Woodiot regeneration: Mod, than 70 :-tpe'cies, many sold ' in econonmical.seedliimg•sizes, to improve value and diversity of woc>dlots. : 1 .- Shade -arid floweringtrees; 724varictit' of trees to ht'auti-: fy any 1 umO yard, -LI; farm's( end. `dies range Conn ,'(ting. baro -root whips, to large,caliper_.tri'es in wire baskets. Fruit tree.9: Wide selection, including 30 apple varieties. •• Flowering shrubs, roses, perennials, bedding {Tants, A • vines and •more C,>» ov write for a copy of0111. -199A nursery Catalogue! „ JOHN & MICHELLE DRUMMOND R.R.5 MITCHELL ONTARIO, NOK 1N0' PHONE/FAX 519.347.2725 , 1ln ,.t,r' r"1tr''G A, "0' , 5 . , r. HURON cur,"1','F.;RA_ ..0",riE" _ ,. "A Slice. of Rural Life" WORKSHOP Wed. March 23 9:30-3:30 Goderich Twp. ,Hall . HOLMESVILLE • "1994 Int. Yr. of the Family -Focus on the Farm Family ' 'Guest Speaker .. George Stock farmer .. . ' Community Development Worker Farm Health Fair Displays Rural Health Survey Info etc Entertainment: • Kim South local country singer songwriter . Humorous Drama: Scenes from 'Superwomen & 'The Farm Show' by Superwomen Prc ductons C Ornold. A. Osden. J Swansea Registrations (before noon March 181' `15 per perst>n or '25per couple Day includes Foot Meal Gall Resource Worker Phyllis Ranier 1' 482 9311 !AIL t‘'.. /* ' RAL / -oAra ONNECTIONS