to D^T^keQpers . New Lechnj.ques may be pilot testec with 

 cco£>=raCing bc-elcespers . 



11. 'I'he Departracnt will ccnsider cost-aharir.g protective 

 struct-ares in certain aituacions. In "chror,i.c" bear problem 

 areas, th.s CepartmtnL will prL>vido a charger to beekeepers 

 who wish to protect their beeyard:= with electrified rences 

 ar,d who are viilinq cc purchase the niatisrials and ersct ar.d 

 mair.c<iir. siich o icnce. 



12. Otner opticr.s, such as moving h^^eyards , shculd bo considered 

 when trying tc reduce chronic boar problems. Eeekeec-ers will 

 ce encoaracsd to prevent boar depredation probicas whenever 

 possible . 



13. The field Services Division will b'G responsible to maii>tai.i 

 an active liaison with the Beekeepers Association to .nutually 

 seek preventative measuren to protect heehivee and ciscDurage 

 bears frcir damaging hives. 



Contact individuals relative to thess quideiintjs are GJeni; 

 Erickson, •;44-2Si2; Gt^ne Allen, 444-2602; Uc" Bird, 444-2452. 



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