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Cristina Haworth
From:George Terry <GTerry@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Sent:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:46 PM
To:Cristina Haworth
Subject:FW: Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (PHMPR) - WDFW Elk Collars
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From: Calkins, Brian M (DFW) <Brian.Calkins@dfw.wa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 4:03 PM
To: Cristina Haworth <cristina.haworth@scjalliance.com>
Cc: George Terry <GTerry@co.jefferson.wa.us>; John Holbert <johnh@statesmangroup.com>; Lentes, Gwendolen A
(DFW) <Gwendolen.Lentes@dfw.wa.gov>; Murphie, Bryan L (DFW) <Bryan.Murphie@dfw.wa.gov>
Subject: RE: Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (PHMPR) - WDFW Elk Collars
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Hi Christina,
Our agency has been contacted a number of times regarding this requirement and feels that other options may be
just as practical and should be explored. There are collared elk in the vicinity, but those collars are not property of
WDFW and we have no immediate plans to place any in the area. The collars in that area have been placed by staff
with the Point No Point Treaty Council. A proximity activated light system would be the most challenging option to
build and would also be expensive to maintain over time.
Our advice is to consult with staff at DOT who work with deer/elk warning signage on a regular basis for their
recommendations. They are best suited to identify the preferred options and anything installed would of course
need to be approved by them.
I hope this answers your questions.
Brian Calkins
Region 6 Wildlife Program Manager
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
48 Devonshire Road
Montesano, WA 98563
360-249-1222
From: Cristina Haworth <cristina.haworth@scjalliance.com>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 9:22 AM
To: Calkins, Brian M (DFW) <Brian.Calkins@dfw.wa.gov>
Cc: George Terry <gterry@co.jefferson.wa.us>; John Holbert <johnh@statesmangroup.com>
Subject: Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (PHMPR) - WDFW Elk Collars
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Good morning Brian,
I am reaching out to you on the recommendation of John Holbert, project manager for the Pleasant
Harbor Master Planned Resort (PHMPR) project in the Brinnon community of Jefferson County.
The PHMPR project is governed by a development agreement that includes a wildlife management plan
(WMP). The WMP requires the installation of flashing road signs connected to collared elk in the two
herds present in the area. I understand the collars appear to be unmaintained and that the signs would
not be an effective tool in managing human/elk interactions.
Can you please tell me about WDFW's intention for the long-term maintenance of the elk collar
program? Do you have any recommendations with respect to the flashing road signage?
Thank you,
Cristina
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SCJ Alliance
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