Service Project Details

Working along side WDFW biologists and technicians in the shrubsteppe habitat of northcentral Washington, volunteers will assist with implementing activities to establish two additional wild populations of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. Volunteers will assist with capturing juvenile rabbits from semi-captive breeding enclosures or from an existing wild population and translocating them to acclimation pens at release sites in the wild. Assistance is also needed for maintaining and relocating captive breeding and acclimation pen infrastructure.

During capture efforts, we additionally collect biological samples for genetic monitoring and disease/health research.

Typically, reintroduction activities occur from early March through early October. Come join us!

Opportunity Name: Pygmy Rabbit Recovery Project
Description: Working along side WDFW biologists and technicians in the shrubsteppe habitat of northcentral Washington, volunteers will assist with implementing activities to establish two additional wild populations of the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit. Volunteers will assist with capturing juvenile rabbits from semi-captive breeding enclosures or from an existing wild population and translocating them to acclimation pens at release sites in the wild. Assistance is also needed for maintaining and relocating captive breeding and acclimation pen infrastructure. During capture efforts, we additionally collect biological samples for genetic monitoring and disease/health research. Typically, reintroduction activities occur from early March through early October. Come join us!
Start Date:	Sat, Oct 1, 2022
End Date:	Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Spots Available:	Unlimited
Meeting Location:	WDFW Region 2 Office 1550 Alder St NW Ephrata, WA 98823 View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Jon Gallie j.gallie@dfw.wa.gov

Category:	Department of Fish and Wildlife Volunteer Program / Mammals

Opportunity Details | Pygmy Rabbit Recovery Project