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Bowers Field Wildlife Hazard Management Plan are available through the WDFW office in Olympia, WA, (360) 902-2926. USDA WS is available to assist with permit applications and trapping. 4.5.3 Non -game Mammals Few non -game mammals that may need to be controlled are present at ELN. Of these, coyotes present the greatest threat to aviation. Mice and voles are secondary/indirect threats because they are a substantial attractant for coyotes, raptors, and other predators. Permits to lethally remove coyotes are only required if body -gripping traps are used. Maintaining the perimeter fence is the best approach to preventing coyotes from entering the airfield. Rodenticides can be applied to remove mice and voles, though many require a certified pesticide applicators license. Zinc phosphide is the most common and effective rodenticide used at airports. When coyotes do breach the fence, WS recommends immediate lethal removal. Chasing coyotes with vehicles is a quick, but unpredictable and temporary fix. Coyotes often run away in unexpected directions and pushing them may result in several runway crossings before finally departing the airfield. Also, once they know how to access the airfield, they often repeat that action on a routine basis. Additionally, other coyotes are likely to follow the scent/track of the initial coyote and show up inside the fence. It is better to immediately remove one coyote than to remove multiple coyotes soon thereafter. 4.6 Reptiles & Amphibians At their current abundance, these species do not present a major attractant to hazardous wildlife. 4.7 Threatened and Endangered Species 4.7.1 Federal and State Threatened and Endangered Species There were no federal or state -listed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat observed at ELN during the WHE. The Federal Endangered Species Act (Sec. 2 [16 U.S.C. 15311) and Washington Endangered Species Act (RCW 77.12.020; WAC 232-12-297) protect animal and plant species threatened with extinction. These acts classify species as endangered or threatened. Once listed, a threatened or endangered (T&E) species cannot be taken or harassed without a special permit. Eagles are not federally listed, but they afforded protection under the U.S. Eagle Protection Act and Bald and Golden Eagle Act of 1940. In Washington, several additional species are given special protection by being listed as state T&E species. Some of these may also be federally listed, while others may not. If a significant hazard exists with a listed species that jeopardizes air safety, WS and either 31 December 2024