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Bowers Field Wildlife Hazard Management Plan <br /> EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br /> Pursuant to CFR Title 14 FAR part 139.337 and guidance in Advisory Circular 150/5200- <br /> 38 (Protocol for the Conduct and Review of Wildlife Hazard Site Visits, Wildlife Hazard <br /> Assessments, and Wildlife Hazard Management Plans,August 2018),Kittitas County <br /> Airport(ELN)developed this Wildlife Hazard Management Plan(WHMP) in <br /> cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA)Wildlife Services(WS) <br /> program. This WHMP will be reviewed by ELN management and be updated as <br /> necessary. <br /> This WHMP places particular emphasis on monitoring and abatement of wildlife hazards <br /> within the airfield environment. Wildlife attractants (e.g., lakes,ponds,transfer stations, <br /> etc.)within 2 miles of the airfield are addressed as they potentially attract wildlife in a <br /> manner that could jeopardize the safety of air traffic operating into and out of ELN. <br /> To the extent practical,ELN will take immediate measures to mitigate wildlife hazards <br /> when detected or when airport management has been advised that hazardous conditions <br /> exist. This WHMP outlines steps for monitoring, documenting, and reporting wildlife <br /> hazards, control actions, and strikes at ELN. Protocols for responding to hazardous <br /> wildlife situations are presented, including roles and responsibilities of airport personnel. <br /> Habitat on and around the airfield will be managed in a manner that deters hazardous <br /> wildlife, and this WHMP outlines priorities for habitat management, including target <br /> dates for completion. <br /> Most wildlife is afforded some type of protection under state or federal regulations; <br /> therefore, special permits are required for their control. This WHMP outlines laws and <br /> regulations governing the harassment and take of wildlife. Permit requirements for most <br /> species of hazardous wildlife are presented in tabular format. <br /> ELN will maintain an adequate supply of resources for controlling and dispersing wildlife <br /> (e.g.,pyrotechnics). As outlined in this WHMP,ELN personnel will be trained to <br /> properly identify wildlife and apply wildlife deterrent equipment in a safe and efficient <br /> manner. <br /> ii <br /> 31 December 2024 <br />