Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Nuisance And Pest Control topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners note receipt of letter about prairie-dog baiting and follow-up rebaiting
Summary
Sherman County commissioners said they received a letter from Anthony Davis Hayes concerning pre-baiting and planned poisoning of prairie dogs and that remaining bait would be rebaited weeks later; the item was informational and no formal action was recorded.
Sherman County commissioners recorded receipt of a letter from Anthony Davis Hayes concerning prairie-dog control efforts and follow-up rebaiting.
Why it matters: Prairie-dog control can affect public land use, pets and wildlife; residents often seek clarity on timing and who is conducting the work.
Commissioner 1 told the board he received a letter from Anthony Davis Hayes (received Feb. 14, according to the speaker) referencing pre‑baiting that began Jan. 27 and a planned poisoning in February. Commissioner 1 said "They intend to re what's left in, rebate a few weeks," and indicated he would pass the letter and bait information to county staff ("I'll give these to Rod").
The transcript records references to persons involved in treatment and bait procurement but does not include a formal motion, vote, or additional details about treatment methods, permits or property locations. No formal action or further direction was recorded in the meeting transcript.
