wyoming wildlife natural resources trust report
wyoming wildlife natural resources trust report

There are many groups and agencies that support the use of wildlife escape ramps. Their publications provide interesting information on wildlife and the effectiveness of ramps. Some show also show you how to build and properly maintain ramps.

Wyoming Natural Resource Trust Informative 14 Page PDF report on the effectiveness of ramps. A two year study with 1500 ramps in-use throughout Wyoming.

Dan Thiele Wyoming Game and Fish
Dan Thiele Wyoming Game and Fish

Wyoming Game & Fish

Sage Grouse Working Group 2 Page PDF Ramp Overview

 
water for wildlife bat conservation
water for wildlife bat conservation

Bat Conservation International "Water for Wildlife" 2007 Definitive guide on bats and use of ramps.

www.batcon.org

 
Idaho BLM Tech Bulletin
Idaho BLM Tech Bulletin

Idaho BLM Technical Bulletin 89-4 - 16 Page PDF. November 1989 "Wildlife Watering & Escape Ramps on Livestock Watering Developments". Overview of ramps and building instructions.

NCRS Technical Notes
NCRS Technical Notes

NRCS NM, March 2007.

  4 Page PDF "Watering Facility Escape Ladder Design" Includes RMBO ramp design.

RockyMountainBird Observatory.org

How to Build Your Own Escape Ramp

Here are several sources for information on how to build your own ramps.  These ramps are generally made of steel mesh or coated wire mesh.

Although we do produce Rainmaker Ramps for sale, you may choose to make your own. The choice is yours. The important thing is to make Wildlife Escape Ramps available and put them into use.  Clearly, ramps make a difference.  Let us know how we can help.

 
escape ramp building plans
escape ramp building plans

Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Plans for Metal Mesh Ramp 2 Page PDF. Nov 2006 Estimated Material Cost $45-$60 Estimated Labor Time 2.5 hours Ramp plans included

 
how to build wildlife escape ramp
how to build wildlife escape ramp

Oregon NRCS - May 2011 "Wildlife Escape Ramps for Livestock Watering Troughs" Includes guidelines and plans for building a ramp.