Update on the 2006 L2 Season (December 31, 2006)
Lots of snow and a lot of areas are inaccessible due to drifting snow. In spite of the snow elk have been seen including a number of mature bulls. One herd of ten nice mature bulls was spotted Saturday morning.
12/31/06
12/21/06
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New Dec. 28-29 storm dumps 12.8 inches on Bailey, roughly 9 inches ...
Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USA... As of 9 am Friday, the Colorado Department of Transportation was reporting ... those conditions were prevalent on "pretty much all of 285 - Fairplay, Kenosha Pass ...See all stories on this topic
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Click to check CDOT weather and Cameras. (12/29/2006)
http://cotrip.org/atis/web.ZoomboxMarshal?device=CCTV&Zoombox=0
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Wyoming hunting licenses will be available online
Billings Gazette - MT, USA
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Starting next month, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will join Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and other states in selling some limited quota hunting licenses online.
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US 285 open despite blizzard - four feet of snow hits Bailey
Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USA... in the state, said Stacey Stegman, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of ... Creek Canyon through Conifer, Bailey, over Kenosha Pass, to Fairplay and beyond ...
Click here for CDOT SouthPark Camera: http://cotrip.org/atis/web.ZoomboxMarshal?device=CCTV&Zoombox=0
Give me a call If you have any trouble identifying the camera
New Dec. 28-29 storm dumps 12.8 inches on Bailey, roughly 9 inches ...
Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USA... As of 9 am Friday, the Colorado Department of Transportation was reporting ... those conditions were prevalent on "pretty much all of 285 - Fairplay, Kenosha Pass ...See all stories on this topic
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Click to check CDOT weather and Cameras. (12/29/2006)
http://cotrip.org/atis/web.ZoomboxMarshal?device=CCTV&Zoombox=0
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Wyoming hunting licenses will be available online
Billings Gazette - MT, USA
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Starting next month, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will join Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and other states in selling some limited quota hunting licenses online.
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US 285 open despite blizzard - four feet of snow hits Bailey
Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USA... in the state, said Stacey Stegman, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of ... Creek Canyon through Conifer, Bailey, over Kenosha Pass, to Fairplay and beyond ...
Click here for CDOT SouthPark Camera: http://cotrip.org/atis/web.ZoomboxMarshal?device=CCTV&Zoombox=0
Give me a call If you have any trouble identifying the camera
12/15/06
Re: Ice Reports
December 14, 2006, 11:59:20 pm »
Fished Tarryall on Monday. Good ice - 10"+ easilyBite was ok. Take your cleats. Windy too. Hand warmers are a plus. Too windy to fire up the heater. But, that's South Park - it can blow you away... Still had fun fishin. Practiced the butt bounce - husband left our cleats in the car!Don't forget that the road to Tarryall from 285 right in town in Jefferson is still closed - go 4 mi S. of town and go east - dirt road that eventually meets up with the regular road. Construction folks making a mess.But at least they're friendly.Still trying to get that Pike. Am heading to Elevenmile on Monday hopefully.
Nancy
FishinGal Got Fish?
11/24/06
11/17/06
Public Input
Public Meeting November 9, 2006
Jack Vayhinger, DOW Biologist, said at the November 9, 2006 meeting in Fairplay that the due date for the questionnaires deadline has been changed to 22 November 2006. You can still get the questioner online at http:/www.state.co.us/hunting/BigGame/
Your input will aid Dow in establishing herd size and male to female ratio objectives for the ten-year management plans for deer, elk, and pronghorn species in the South Park area. Game Management Units for Elk include: Units 50, 500 and 501.
11/1/06
DOW FAIRPLAY MEETING RESCHEDULED
Click here for details:
Elk Management meeting rescheduled
Mountain Mail Newspaper - Salida,CO,USA... Nov. 9 in Fairplay. Sponsored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, it will be at the Northwest fire Station No. 2 21455 US 285. ...
Click here for details:
Elk Management meeting rescheduled
Mountain Mail Newspaper - Salida,CO,USA... Nov. 9 in Fairplay. Sponsored by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, it will be at the Northwest fire Station No. 2 21455 US 285. ...
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Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA... "We had a lot of snow early, through September, and it pushed a lot of deer down to lower elevation and made elk hunting easier for those who wanted to get off ...
10/22/06
The ducks aren’t confused
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA... The old saying that “the work starts when the shooting stops; certainly applies to elk hunting, but a new video from the DOW might make that work a bit ...
South Park discussions
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USATalks will center on elk plans for game management units 50, 500 and 501; for ... The agency is seeking property for spring turkey hunting as part of a plan to ...
Denver and Fairplay Meetings To Gather Input On Elk
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA... The old saying that “the work starts when the shooting stops; certainly applies to elk hunting, but a new video from the DOW might make that work a bit ...
South Park discussions
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USATalks will center on elk plans for game management units 50, 500 and 501; for ... The agency is seeking property for spring turkey hunting as part of a plan to ...
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10/18/2006
Division of Wildlife
Denver and Fairplay Meetings To Gather Input On Elk 
Management In GMU 50, 500, 501
COMMENTS ALSO ACCEPTED VIA SURVEY OBTAINED FROM DOW
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will hold public meetings in Denver on Wednesday, October 25th, and in Fairplay on Thursday, October 26th, to gather input on three big game herds in the South Park area. Elk management in Game Management Units (GMUs) 50, 500, and 501 will be discussed. Input will also be taken on deer management in GMUs 49, 57, 58, and 581, as well as pronghorn management in units 49, 50, 57, 58, 501, 511 and 581.
The Denver meeting will be held at the Hunter Education Building at the Division's Denver headquarters, 6060 Broadway, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Fairplay meeting will be held at the Northwest Fire Station #2, 21455 Highway 285, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“Specifically we want input to help establish herd size and male to female ratio objectives for a ten year management plan,” said Jack Vayhinger, the DOW biologist for these game management units.
“Talking to landowners, residents, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts is one of the tools we use for developing our long-term goals for elk management,” said Mark Lamb, District Wildlife Manager in Fairplay. “We want the public to know that their input is welcomed and encouraged in our decision-making process,” he added.
People interested in providing input who cannot attend one of the meetings can obtain a questionnaire from jennifer.churchill@state.co.us.
The deadline for returning completed surveys will be November 15, 2006.
For additional information, contact Jack Vayhinger at jack.vayhinger@state.co.us.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and its habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation. The Division is funded through hunting and fishing license fees, federal grants and Colorado Lottery proceeds through Great Outdoors Colorado.
10/21/06
Elk hunt underway in park, national refuge
Jackson Hole Guide - Jackson Hole, WY,USA... Individuals wishing to draw for a refuge hunting permit must be present at the drawing, possess a valid unused State of Wyoming elk hunting license, and have ...
Jackson Hole Guide - Jackson Hole, WY,USA... Individuals wishing to draw for a refuge hunting permit must be present at the drawing, possess a valid unused State of Wyoming elk hunting license, and have ...
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Kodiak Daily Mirror - Kodiak, AK ,USAElk hunting on most of Afognak Island opens Monday for hunters who have picked up a registration permit from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game…
10/19/06
Click for full story. Eagle-eye scrutinization of hunters
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA... Fairplay - Binoculars pressed tight against his brow, Mark Lamb watched tall trees ... Lamb, district wildlife manager for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, was a ...
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA... Fairplay - Binoculars pressed tight against his brow, Mark Lamb watched tall trees ... Lamb, district wildlife manager for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, was a ...
From: Darrel <@yahoo.com>To: Jason Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 9:17:42 PMSubject: Roadkill
Jason,
Skeeter wrote:
"A maintenance worker brought this caribou to our office this morningafter it had been killed by a vehicle on US 85 south of LaSalle. The driver wasn't hurt and actually left the scene of the accident. The animal was probably someone's pet."Buzz
Jason,
Skeeter wrote:
"A maintenance worker brought this caribou to our office this morningafter it had been killed by a vehicle on US 85 south of LaSalle. The driver wasn't hurt and actually left the scene of the accident. The animal was probably someone's pet."Buzz
10/5/06
Click for complete article.
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA... Ballard, outdoors writer and 30-year elk hunting veteran, passes on the old ways he learned from his father and uncles at their elk camp near the headwaters of ...
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA... Early forecasts from Colorado Division of Wildlife biologists herald a banner hunting season, with ample populations of deer and elk and plenty of licenses ...
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Received this pic from Bob Z- will see if I can get more info on it.
This Elk was killed with a bow in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.
He green scored 575" and should net out at about 530" non typical.
He has an unbelievable outside spread of 79".
This is the biggest bull ever taken with any weapon.
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This story is a bunch of bullPosted: Thursday, Oct 05, 2006 - 11:23:40 pm PDTBy MIKE McLEAN
Reported record Idaho elk was shot in Canada in fenced area
Staff writerCOEUR d'ALENE -- The story circulating with an e-mail photo of a ginormous elk is quite a load of bull."This elk was killed with a bow in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness" of North Central Idaho, the caption says. "He green-scored at 575 inches and should net out at about 530 nontypical." That would make it the biggest bull elk ever taken with any kind of weapon.The world record score for a nontypical elk taken by fair chase is 450 6/8 inches for a bull harvested in Arizona. The Idaho record is nontypical 430 4/8 inches taken in Latah County in 1977. Nontypical means one antler doesn't closely match the other.The bull in the photo apparently is real. The story that comes with it isn't.The description with the e-mail photo was immediately greeted with skepticism by Idaho wildlife experts."The 79-inch spread and all of the measurements are too big for a wild elk," said Jim Hayden, regional wildlife biologist for Idaho Department of Fish and Game.He said more than 40,000 elk have been measured in the Panhandle Region and none scored close to 500 inches."There is no way anything up here could have produced that elk," he said.Just to the south of the Panhandle Region, the Selway-Bitterroot habitat simply doesn't provide enough nutrition for an elk to get that large, he said."This is a domestic elk that was fed high-quality protein and selectively bred from other large bulls," he said.As it turns out, the elk in the photo isn't from Idaho or even the United States. As big as it is, it doesn't qualify for a score in the leading hunting record book.Mark Hatfield, one of the official scorekeepers with Boone and Crockett Club in Missoula, said the elk came from a fenced game farm in Canada.Tony Barber, manager and guide at Laurentian Wildlife Estate near Arundel, Quebec, confirmed the elk came from his private reserve.He said the Manitoban elk -- the largest elk species -- had a 12x10 rack.Barber said the free-range animal had no supplemental feed and its massive size was due to "pure genetics."He said he has picked up shed antlers from the elk that scored more than 500 inches four consecutive years."People thought I was crazy," he said. "But then it measured even bigger."He said the elk was difficult to find on the 1,000 acre fenced estate in the Laurentian Mountains.Trophy elk hunts at the estate start at $4,900, according to the business' Web site.Hunting purists don't consider the taking of an elk from a fenced area as fair chase."It would not be eligible for our records," Hatfield said.Mike McLean can be reached at 664-8176, Ext. 2011, or by e-mail at mmclean@cdapress.co
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Summit Daily News - Frisco,CO,USA... Colorado has been the most popular elk hunting state in the country, mainly because 40 percent of the Rocky Mountain elk population is found here. ...
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10/4/06
Meat donation program
Rocky Mountain News: Columnists
Dentry: Summertime, and the fishing is easy at Tarryall ... overwhelming majority of elk hunters start making camp - many had over-the-counter bull tags, ...
Dentry: Meat donation program requires funding to run
Rocky Mountain News Wed, 04 Oct 2006 0:33 AM PDT
Generous to the marrow, Colorado hunters have shared their elk, deer and antelope venison with those who are less fortunate since 2004, through a national program run locally by Gregg Kay.
Dentry: Summertime, and the fishing is easy at Tarryall ... overwhelming majority of elk hunters start making camp - many had over-the-counter bull tags, ...
Dentry: Meat donation program requires funding to run
Rocky Mountain News Wed, 04 Oct 2006 0:33 AM PDT
Generous to the marrow, Colorado hunters have shared their elk, deer and antelope venison with those who are less fortunate since 2004, through a national program run locally by Gregg Kay.
9/29/06
Grizzlies reported near Independence Pass
The Gazette
Metro/State September 29, 2006
Grizzlies reported near Independence Pass
Hunters say they saw female, 2 cubs; DOW searches for confirmation
By PAM ZUBECK THE GAZETTE
Two hunters say they spotted a female grizzly bear and two cubs near Independence Pass last week.
If the sighting is confirmed, it would be the species’ first known appearance in Colorado in 27 years.
Taking the report seriously, Division of Wildlife officials used a helicopter with videographers and photographers on board Thursday to search the area but found no evidence to substantiate the report.
The hunters told wildlife officials they watched the bear and her cubs the morning of Sept. 20 from about 80 yards for about a minute through binoculars and a spotting scope. The bears were in a clearing near Independence Pass.
The hunters didn’t find tracks or scat after the bears moved on. An initial search on foot by wildlife officials Saturday also was unsuccessful.
Bears groom themselves, so if scat was found, a grizzly bear’s telltale silver-tipped hairs would provide proof the elusive bruin still stalks Colorado.
Officials found the hunters’ story “worthy of further investigation,” because both have some knowledge of bears, Division of Wildlife spokesman Tyler Baskfield said.
Beyond that, officials refused to identify the hunters or give information about their background and knowledge.
“We get grizzly sightings periodically throughout the state,” he said. “In this particular case, both gentlemen did have a background where they were familiar with both grizzlies and black bears. We owed it to the public to investigate further.”
He said the two hunters requested they not be identified.
Baskfield said Thursday’s search was aimed at tracks, scat, hair samples or other physical evidence.
“Right now, we’re talking to personnel that went up in the helicopter and haven’t decided what’s going to take place in the near future,” he said.
“If we would find some evidence, we will keep the public up to speed.”
Although black bears are common in Colorado, the last sighting of a grizzly here was Sept. 23, 1979, when an outfitter on an archery elk hunt was attacked by a female grizzly in what is now the South San Juan Wilderness. He survived the attack, but the grizzly was killed.
The Division of Wildlife closed its books on the grizzly in 1982, after concluding it was unlikely that grizzlies survived the decades of being killed by ranchers protecting their herds.
Because of habitat issues, it’s unlikely grizzlies could migrate here from Yellowstone Park. Thus, as implausible as it may seem, if grizzlies remain in Colorado they are most likely longtime survivors of a reclusive, remnant population.
Baskfield refused to discuss what could happen if a grizzly’s presence is confirmed.
“It’s all hypothetical,” he said. “It’s tough for me to discuss that. We haven’t discussed that. We’re trying to find physical evidence at this point. When that evidence is found, we’ll proceed methodically at that point.”
Confirming the presence of the endangered species in Colorado could set off a political chain reaction, starting with a moratorium on bear hunting in the area and potentially halting timber sales.
It also could revive debate over reintroducing the bears to the state, an idea supported by some environmentalists and opposed by ranchers.
As for whether the grizzlies pose a danger to people living or hiking in the Independence Pass area, Baskfield said, “Anytime they go into the back country, there are precautions they should take, whether for bears or other types of wildlife.”
For more information on grizzlies, http://mountain-prairie.fws.gov/species/mammals/grizzly/
CONTACT THE WRITER: 636-0238 or
pam.zubeck@gazette.com
Metro/State September 29, 2006
Grizzlies reported near Independence Pass
Hunters say they saw female, 2 cubs; DOW searches for confirmation
By PAM ZUBECK THE GAZETTE
Two hunters say they spotted a female grizzly bear and two cubs near Independence Pass last week.
If the sighting is confirmed, it would be the species’ first known appearance in Colorado in 27 years.
Taking the report seriously, Division of Wildlife officials used a helicopter with videographers and photographers on board Thursday to search the area but found no evidence to substantiate the report.
The hunters told wildlife officials they watched the bear and her cubs the morning of Sept. 20 from about 80 yards for about a minute through binoculars and a spotting scope. The bears were in a clearing near Independence Pass.
The hunters didn’t find tracks or scat after the bears moved on. An initial search on foot by wildlife officials Saturday also was unsuccessful.
Bears groom themselves, so if scat was found, a grizzly bear’s telltale silver-tipped hairs would provide proof the elusive bruin still stalks Colorado.
Officials found the hunters’ story “worthy of further investigation,” because both have some knowledge of bears, Division of Wildlife spokesman Tyler Baskfield said.
Beyond that, officials refused to identify the hunters or give information about their background and knowledge.
“We get grizzly sightings periodically throughout the state,” he said. “In this particular case, both gentlemen did have a background where they were familiar with both grizzlies and black bears. We owed it to the public to investigate further.”
He said the two hunters requested they not be identified.
Baskfield said Thursday’s search was aimed at tracks, scat, hair samples or other physical evidence.
“Right now, we’re talking to personnel that went up in the helicopter and haven’t decided what’s going to take place in the near future,” he said.
“If we would find some evidence, we will keep the public up to speed.”
Although black bears are common in Colorado, the last sighting of a grizzly here was Sept. 23, 1979, when an outfitter on an archery elk hunt was attacked by a female grizzly in what is now the South San Juan Wilderness. He survived the attack, but the grizzly was killed.
The Division of Wildlife closed its books on the grizzly in 1982, after concluding it was unlikely that grizzlies survived the decades of being killed by ranchers protecting their herds.
Because of habitat issues, it’s unlikely grizzlies could migrate here from Yellowstone Park. Thus, as implausible as it may seem, if grizzlies remain in Colorado they are most likely longtime survivors of a reclusive, remnant population.
Baskfield refused to discuss what could happen if a grizzly’s presence is confirmed.
“It’s all hypothetical,” he said. “It’s tough for me to discuss that. We haven’t discussed that. We’re trying to find physical evidence at this point. When that evidence is found, we’ll proceed methodically at that point.”
Confirming the presence of the endangered species in Colorado could set off a political chain reaction, starting with a moratorium on bear hunting in the area and potentially halting timber sales.
It also could revive debate over reintroducing the bears to the state, an idea supported by some environmentalists and opposed by ranchers.
As for whether the grizzlies pose a danger to people living or hiking in the Independence Pass area, Baskfield said, “Anytime they go into the back country, there are precautions they should take, whether for bears or other types of wildlife.”
For more information on grizzlies, http://mountain-prairie.fws.gov/species/mammals/grizzly/
CONTACT THE WRITER: 636-0238 or
pam.zubeck@gazette.com
The first of four rifle elk hunting seasons
Dentry: When looking for elk, go give it the best shot
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
The first of four rifle elk hunting seasons - this one for elk only and limited by drawing - begins in two weeks. Forecasts are ...
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
The first of four rifle elk hunting seasons - this one for elk only and limited by drawing - begins in two weeks. Forecasts are ...
9/23/06
elk hunting
Dentry: Muzzleloader lands a monster of a bull
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... it hadn't been for the wet gunpowder, Petermen's first-ever bull elk might have ... After waiting three years to draw a muzzleloader hunting license for Unit 24 in ...
Mountain lions in the neighborhood
Glenwood Springs Post Independent - Glenwood Springs,CO,USA
... besides providing for more selective hunts, the DOW should raise lion hunting harvest numbers. ... 30 years behind where they are in doing deer and elk estimates. ...
Hunters try to kill elk loose from game farm
Seattle Times - United States
BOISE, Idaho — A private landowner in eastern Idaho killed a bull elk Tuesday that was among dozens of animals that escaped from a hunting preserve near ...
9/5/06
COLORADO SPRINGS ELK HUNTING SEMINAR
Colorado hunters looking for tips to improve their elk hunting success are invited to a seminar in Colorado Springs September 29. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) is sponsoring the event. The clinic is a way for elk hunters to learn how and where to hunt elk, and to improve their chances of filling their licenses this season. Preparation for the hunt, elk biology, hunting techniques, ethical hunting and more will be covered in the presentation.
The elk hunting clinic is Friday, Sept. 29 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at the DOW office at 4255 Sinton Road. Presenters include Wildlife Biologists Bob Davies and Brian Dreher and District Wildlife Manager Steve Cooley. Admission is free, but space is limited to the first 65 who sign up by calling 719-227-5200.
For specific questions about this clinic, contact Steve Lucero at steve.lucero@state.co.us.
YOUTH ARCHERY & SHOTGUN SHOOTING CLINIC IN EL PASO COUNTY
Youngsters interested in the sports of archery and shotgun shooting are invited to attend a one-day free event at the Ramah State Wildlife Area Archery Range, Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Academy Archery Club are co-sponsoring the event
For more information, call 719-227-5207.For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
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Archery: primitive man hunts the modern world
Mountain Mail Newspaper - Salida,CO,USA... Archers also have the benefit of hunting during elk mating season and can use bugle calls to lure animals. Gun hunters, whose season ...
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HUNTING SEASONS 2006
Archery 8/26 - 9/24
Muzzleloading
(drawing only) 9/9 - 9/17
1st Regular Rifle 10/14 - 10/18
2nd Regular Rifle 10/21 - 10/29
3rd Regular Rifle 11/4 - 11/10
4th Regular Rifle 11/15 - 11/19
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Late Seasons (drawing only) in selected areas
Late 1R 11/25/2006 – 12/ 3/2006
Late 2R 12/30/2006 – 1/7/2007
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Elk in the Fall
By late August, the bull elk’s antlers stop growing. The blood vessels inside the velvet dry up, causing the velvet to fall off, and the bulls rub the velvet off on trees and brush. In the fall, elk also begin to shed their thin summer fur and grow warm winter coats. This is when the calves lose their spots.
Beginning in September, elk group together to mate during a four- to six-week period called the ‘rut.’ During that time, bulls begin to bugle and form “harems,” or groups of about 15 to 20 cow elk. Bulls bugle to let the cows know they are there and to scare other bulls away. Each bull tries to convince the cows that he’s the healthiest and mightiest elk around because the cows want to mate with the biggest and smartest bull so that their calves will be big and smart too. When two large bulls cross paths, they wage violent battles for control of the harem. Most of the time one bull will know he is outmatched and will simply run away -- but sometimes they fight to the death. During the rut, the elk are so busy that they can’t eat much, and the bulls use up lots of energy chasing cows and fighting. So in the weeks after the rut, the elk must eat constantly to build up fat in order to survive the oncoming winter.
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Elk rut season
5 - Height, in feet, at the shoulder of an adult male
8to9 - Age, in years, of prime bulls that stand the best chance of mating
1,100 - Number of pounds an adult male can weigh
600 - Number of pounds a cow elk can weigh
250 - Number of days in gestation period
30 - Number of pounds a calf weighs at birth, usually born in late May or June
250 - Number of pounds a calf can weigh by late autumn
Source Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado hunters looking for tips to improve their elk hunting success are invited to a seminar in Colorado Springs September 29. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) is sponsoring the event. The clinic is a way for elk hunters to learn how and where to hunt elk, and to improve their chances of filling their licenses this season. Preparation for the hunt, elk biology, hunting techniques, ethical hunting and more will be covered in the presentation.
The elk hunting clinic is Friday, Sept. 29 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at the DOW office at 4255 Sinton Road. Presenters include Wildlife Biologists Bob Davies and Brian Dreher and District Wildlife Manager Steve Cooley. Admission is free, but space is limited to the first 65 who sign up by calling 719-227-5200.
For specific questions about this clinic, contact Steve Lucero at steve.lucero@state.co.us.
YOUTH ARCHERY & SHOTGUN SHOOTING CLINIC IN EL PASO COUNTY
Youngsters interested in the sports of archery and shotgun shooting are invited to attend a one-day free event at the Ramah State Wildlife Area Archery Range, Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Academy Archery Club are co-sponsoring the event
For more information, call 719-227-5207.For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
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Archery: primitive man hunts the modern world
Mountain Mail Newspaper - Salida,CO,USA... Archers also have the benefit of hunting during elk mating season and can use bugle calls to lure animals. Gun hunters, whose season ...
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HUNTING SEASONS 2006
Archery 8/26 - 9/24
Muzzleloading
(drawing only) 9/9 - 9/17
1st Regular Rifle 10/14 - 10/18
2nd Regular Rifle 10/21 - 10/29
3rd Regular Rifle 11/4 - 11/10
4th Regular Rifle 11/15 - 11/19
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Late Seasons (drawing only) in selected areas
Late 1R 11/25/2006 – 12/ 3/2006
Late 2R 12/30/2006 – 1/7/2007
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Elk in the Fall
By late August, the bull elk’s antlers stop growing. The blood vessels inside the velvet dry up, causing the velvet to fall off, and the bulls rub the velvet off on trees and brush. In the fall, elk also begin to shed their thin summer fur and grow warm winter coats. This is when the calves lose their spots.
Beginning in September, elk group together to mate during a four- to six-week period called the ‘rut.’ During that time, bulls begin to bugle and form “harems,” or groups of about 15 to 20 cow elk. Bulls bugle to let the cows know they are there and to scare other bulls away. Each bull tries to convince the cows that he’s the healthiest and mightiest elk around because the cows want to mate with the biggest and smartest bull so that their calves will be big and smart too. When two large bulls cross paths, they wage violent battles for control of the harem. Most of the time one bull will know he is outmatched and will simply run away -- but sometimes they fight to the death. During the rut, the elk are so busy that they can’t eat much, and the bulls use up lots of energy chasing cows and fighting. So in the weeks after the rut, the elk must eat constantly to build up fat in order to survive the oncoming winter.
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Elk rut season
5 - Height, in feet, at the shoulder of an adult male
8to9 - Age, in years, of prime bulls that stand the best chance of mating
1,100 - Number of pounds an adult male can weigh
600 - Number of pounds a cow elk can weigh
250 - Number of days in gestation period
30 - Number of pounds a calf weighs at birth, usually born in late May or June
250 - Number of pounds a calf can weigh by late autumn
Source Rocky Mountain National Park
8/6/06
Leftover Licenses Go On Sale August 8
Deer, elk, pronghorn and turkey leftover licenses go on sale August 8 at 9:00 a.m. They will be available for purchase at license agents, through the 1(800) 244-5613 phone line, mail-order and Division of Wildlife offices on the 8th. Starting August 9th, sales will also be available online through the Total Licensing system.
More information and a list of licenses available are on the Leftover License page.
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7/1/2006Division of Wildlife
What’s New for Colorado Big-game Hunters for 2006
By the Colorado Division of Wildlife Colorado’s wildlife resource is renowned. Every year hunters come to Colorado from around the world to hunt big game. For the 2006 season, hunters need to be aware of some new rules and regulations. Colorado is home to the largest migratory herd of elk in North America and overall has more elk than any other state or Canadian province. Colorado also has one of the largest mule deer herds in the nation. Additionally, the state's population of moose, pronghorn, black bear, and mountain lion make Colorado a destination for hunters from around the globe. With such a tremendous wildlife resource, it's no wonder that hunting plays an important role in the state's economy and heritage.Big game hunting is big business in Colorado. According to a study by BBC Research and Consulting, big game hunting pumps nearly $450 million directly into the Colorado economy each year. Fishing, hunting and wildlife watching together combine to pump $1.5 billion dollars into the state's annual economy. All that money means that wildlife supports more than 20,000 jobs in the state. One of the biggest changes local and visiting hunters will encounter in 2006 is the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp. The stamp will cost no more than $10, but is charged as a $5 dollar stamp on the first two hunting or fishing licenses purchased by an individual during a calendar year. Youth (under 19) and seniors (over 64) are exempt from the stamp. Sportsmen's organizations pushed for the stamp to better fund habitat protection for Colorado's wildlife. "With the growing human population and thriving energy development, protecting some space for wildlife is critically important," said Ron Velarde, DOW Regional Manager for northwest Colorado. The Habitat Stamp is also required for anyone who uses a designated State Wildlife Area. Anyone who buys a hunting or fishing license will automatically have a stamp, others who use state wildlife areas will need to get a stamp at a license agent or DOW office. When purchased without license, the Habitat Stamp costs $10. In addition to the Habitat Stamp, license buyers also pay a 75-cent surcharge starting this year to fund the Wildlife Management Public Education Advisory Council. The council was established by the legislature in 1998 to develop a public education plan that explains the values of wildlife, wildlife management, and hunting and fishing. The program is focused on making sure that the urban public has at least a basic understand of the need for hunting and fishing. Deer hunters this year will find deer licenses more plentiful as the state's deer population recovers from some lean years in the 1990s. Doe licenses in northwest Colorado have become "List B" licenses, meaning that in some cases hunters can buy more than one deer license in a year. Changes have also been implemented in Colorado's preference point system, which allows hunters to accumulate points towards hunts in high-quality areas have limited numbers of licenses. To receive a preference point, applicants must participate in wildlife management in Colorado through purchase of hunting or fishing licenses or by paying a $25 preference point fee.Colorado also is the only state to offer over-the-counter bull elk licenses. Hunters can purchase an unlimited over-the-counter bull elk license at any license retailer or DOW office and have the opportunity to hunt in a variety of great elk units around the state. Remember, a hunter education card is required to hunt in Colorado for anyone born after January 1, 1949.To learn more about hunting opportunities in Colorado, go online to
www.wildlife.state.co.us or call a local DOW office.
Division of Wildlife
Deer, elk, pronghorn and turkey leftover licenses go on sale August 8 at 9:00 a.m. They will be available for purchase at license agents, through the 1(800) 244-5613 phone line, mail-order and Division of Wildlife offices on the 8th. Starting August 9th, sales will also be available online through the Total Licensing system.
More information and a list of licenses available are on the Leftover License page.
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7/1/2006Division of Wildlife
What’s New for Colorado Big-game Hunters for 2006
By the Colorado Division of Wildlife Colorado’s wildlife resource is renowned. Every year hunters come to Colorado from around the world to hunt big game. For the 2006 season, hunters need to be aware of some new rules and regulations. Colorado is home to the largest migratory herd of elk in North America and overall has more elk than any other state or Canadian province. Colorado also has one of the largest mule deer herds in the nation. Additionally, the state's population of moose, pronghorn, black bear, and mountain lion make Colorado a destination for hunters from around the globe. With such a tremendous wildlife resource, it's no wonder that hunting plays an important role in the state's economy and heritage.Big game hunting is big business in Colorado. According to a study by BBC Research and Consulting, big game hunting pumps nearly $450 million directly into the Colorado economy each year. Fishing, hunting and wildlife watching together combine to pump $1.5 billion dollars into the state's annual economy. All that money means that wildlife supports more than 20,000 jobs in the state. One of the biggest changes local and visiting hunters will encounter in 2006 is the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp. The stamp will cost no more than $10, but is charged as a $5 dollar stamp on the first two hunting or fishing licenses purchased by an individual during a calendar year. Youth (under 19) and seniors (over 64) are exempt from the stamp. Sportsmen's organizations pushed for the stamp to better fund habitat protection for Colorado's wildlife. "With the growing human population and thriving energy development, protecting some space for wildlife is critically important," said Ron Velarde, DOW Regional Manager for northwest Colorado. The Habitat Stamp is also required for anyone who uses a designated State Wildlife Area. Anyone who buys a hunting or fishing license will automatically have a stamp, others who use state wildlife areas will need to get a stamp at a license agent or DOW office. When purchased without license, the Habitat Stamp costs $10. In addition to the Habitat Stamp, license buyers also pay a 75-cent surcharge starting this year to fund the Wildlife Management Public Education Advisory Council. The council was established by the legislature in 1998 to develop a public education plan that explains the values of wildlife, wildlife management, and hunting and fishing. The program is focused on making sure that the urban public has at least a basic understand of the need for hunting and fishing. Deer hunters this year will find deer licenses more plentiful as the state's deer population recovers from some lean years in the 1990s. Doe licenses in northwest Colorado have become "List B" licenses, meaning that in some cases hunters can buy more than one deer license in a year. Changes have also been implemented in Colorado's preference point system, which allows hunters to accumulate points towards hunts in high-quality areas have limited numbers of licenses. To receive a preference point, applicants must participate in wildlife management in Colorado through purchase of hunting or fishing licenses or by paying a $25 preference point fee.Colorado also is the only state to offer over-the-counter bull elk licenses. Hunters can purchase an unlimited over-the-counter bull elk license at any license retailer or DOW office and have the opportunity to hunt in a variety of great elk units around the state. Remember, a hunter education card is required to hunt in Colorado for anyone born after January 1, 1949.To learn more about hunting opportunities in Colorado, go online to
www.wildlife.state.co.us or call a local DOW office.
Division of Wildlife
8/5/06
Leftover/limited big game licenses go on sale Aug. 8 Aspen Daily News - Aspen,CO,USA... out to the White River National Forest -- including GMUs 12, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34 and 231 -- "All of GMU 12 and 24 are considered very good elk hunting. ...
8/2/06
Dentry: Extra! Hunting license leftovers hot-ticket itemsRocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA... ARCHERS DRAW: With archery elk and deer hunting season just a little more than three weeks away, the Golden High Country Archers club plans to open its range ...
7/28/06
Caesar Creek to host summer festivalDayton Daily News (subscription) - Dayton,OH,USA... Elk hunting: Applications for the annual Kentucky elk hunt will close Monday. There will be 200 successful applicants this year. ...
USFWS denies Wyo. petition to delist wolvesESPN - USA... Wyoming officials concerned that wolves have been killing cattle and domestic sheep and thinning elk herds had proposed allowing trophy hunting of the animals ...
Dentry: Summertime, and the fishing is easy at TarryallRocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA... Getting to Tarryall Reservoir is no challenge either. From the metro area, take US 285 south to Jefferson, then Colorado 77 south for 16 1/2 scenic miles. ...
USFWS denies Wyo. petition to delist wolvesESPN - USA... Wyoming officials concerned that wolves have been killing cattle and domestic sheep and thinning elk herds had proposed allowing trophy hunting of the animals ...
Dentry: Summertime, and the fishing is easy at TarryallRocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA... Getting to Tarryall Reservoir is no challenge either. From the metro area, take US 285 south to Jefferson, then Colorado 77 south for 16 1/2 scenic miles. ...
7/11/06
Wyoming (Click for full article) Hunting, fishing fees may rise
The Casper Star Tribune - Casper,WY,USA... would pay $5 more for an antelope license ($31), $6 more for a deer license ($36) and $8 more for an elk license ($50) beginning in the 2008 hunting season. ...
The Casper Star Tribune - Casper,WY,USA... would pay $5 more for an antelope license ($31), $6 more for a deer license ($36) and $8 more for an elk license ($50) beginning in the 2008 hunting season. ...
6/30/06
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To the growing mass of public sentiment in favor of keeping roadless areas in national forests roadless, now add the collective voice of 131 Colorado outfitters speaking for their livelihoods, for the state's tourism industry ...
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Headwaters of Tarryall Creek
Click here for complete article. Dentry: South Park fishing habitats blossom for anglers
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA... in one of Colorado's most splendid panoramas. That initial glimpse of grandeur keys on the Wahl Coleman Ranch, at the headwaters of Tarryall Creek, down there ...
6/26/06
HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED TO ENTER STATE WILDLIFE AREAS
People planning to visit a State Wildlife Area (SWA) over the Fourth of July holiday are reminded that all adults who enter a SWA must buy a Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp. “We talked to a lot of people over the Memorial Day weekend who were not aware of the Habitat Stamp requirement,” said Travis Black and area manager with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) in Lamar. “Hunters and anglers know about the stamp because it is included with their hunting and fishing license, but even they did not know that other family members between the ages of 18 and 64 are required to have a wildlife stamp when entering a state wildlife property.” Wildlife Habitat Stamps can be bought anywhere hunting or fishing licenses are sold. They can also be purchased by calling (800) 244-5613 and over the Internet. The $10.25 annual fee covers unlimited visits onto any of the 241 SWAs in Colorado. Money from the sale of the stamps is earmarked for future protection of critical wildlife habitat. State Wildlife Areas are properties owned or managed by the DOW for the benefit of wildlife and wildlife related recreation. “The most popular State Wildlife Areas are the ones with lake access or stream fishing,” said Black. A few SWAs allow camping, but unlike parks or private campgrounds, the primary purpose of State Wildlife Areas is to set aside land to benefit wildlife. Although overnight use is allowed on some of the properties, the campsites are usually primitive with minimal facilities. “The primary attraction is that people can hunt, fish or watch wildlife,” said Black. “Visitors are reminded they should try to minimize their impact to the land and pack out all of their trash for the benefit of wildlife and future generations to come.” Visitors to SWAs are also reminded there is a fire ban in effect on all state land in Colorado until further notice. More information is available on the Internet at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDOW/AppsAndLicenses/HabitatStamp/ or by calling your local DOW office.
COLORADO STATE WILDLIFE AREAS BY COUNTY. For a complete list of all Colorado SWAs go to the above indicated link.
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Park County
AlmaBadger
BasinJames
Mark Jones
Knight-Imler63Ranch
SpinneyMountain
Tarryall Res.
TeterTomahawk
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People planning to visit a State Wildlife Area (SWA) over the Fourth of July holiday are reminded that all adults who enter a SWA must buy a Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp. “We talked to a lot of people over the Memorial Day weekend who were not aware of the Habitat Stamp requirement,” said Travis Black and area manager with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) in Lamar. “Hunters and anglers know about the stamp because it is included with their hunting and fishing license, but even they did not know that other family members between the ages of 18 and 64 are required to have a wildlife stamp when entering a state wildlife property.” Wildlife Habitat Stamps can be bought anywhere hunting or fishing licenses are sold. They can also be purchased by calling (800) 244-5613 and over the Internet. The $10.25 annual fee covers unlimited visits onto any of the 241 SWAs in Colorado. Money from the sale of the stamps is earmarked for future protection of critical wildlife habitat. State Wildlife Areas are properties owned or managed by the DOW for the benefit of wildlife and wildlife related recreation. “The most popular State Wildlife Areas are the ones with lake access or stream fishing,” said Black. A few SWAs allow camping, but unlike parks or private campgrounds, the primary purpose of State Wildlife Areas is to set aside land to benefit wildlife. Although overnight use is allowed on some of the properties, the campsites are usually primitive with minimal facilities. “The primary attraction is that people can hunt, fish or watch wildlife,” said Black. “Visitors are reminded they should try to minimize their impact to the land and pack out all of their trash for the benefit of wildlife and future generations to come.” Visitors to SWAs are also reminded there is a fire ban in effect on all state land in Colorado until further notice. More information is available on the Internet at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDOW/AppsAndLicenses/HabitatStamp/ or by calling your local DOW office.
COLORADO STATE WILDLIFE AREAS BY COUNTY. For a complete list of all Colorado SWAs go to the above indicated link.
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Park County
AlmaBadger
BasinJames
Mark Jones
Knight-Imler63Ranch
SpinneyMountain
Tarryall Res.
TeterTomahawk
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6/18/06
PROBLEM BEAR CAPTURED AND DESTROYED IN TELLER
Click here for more details: http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/PressReleases/Press.asp?PressId=3912 or http://wildlife.state.co.us
A 190 pound male black bear was captured and destroyed June 17 at the Crags Campground between Cripple Creek and Divide. The Colorado Division of Wildlife began efforts to capture the bear several days earlier when two people suffered minor injuries from a bear approaching sleeping campers the previous two Saturdays.
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Big cuts ahead for Elk tags
Click here for the complete article: Big cuts ahead for antlerless tags
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA... to deliver the news a couple of weeks later, every would-be elk hunter should have an idea by now where the luck of the draw will have them hunting this fall. ...
Click here for more details: http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/PressReleases/Press.asp?PressId=3912 or http://wildlife.state.co.us
A 190 pound male black bear was captured and destroyed June 17 at the Crags Campground between Cripple Creek and Divide. The Colorado Division of Wildlife began efforts to capture the bear several days earlier when two people suffered minor injuries from a bear approaching sleeping campers the previous two Saturdays.
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Big cuts ahead for Elk tags
Click here for the complete article: Big cuts ahead for antlerless tags
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA... to deliver the news a couple of weeks later, every would-be elk hunter should have an idea by now where the luck of the draw will have them hunting this fall. ...
6/14/06
Doe and new born twinsThanks Bob for a nice picture.
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DON’T HANDLE YOUNG WILDLIFE
This is the time of year when wild animals are giving birth to their young. The Colorado Division of Wildlife advises people not to approach, touch or handle young animals.
For more information about Division of Wildlife and the precautions to take when encountering wildlife with their young go to: press - Colorado Division of Wildlife or http://wildlife.state.co.us.
5/26/06
Elk in the Summer
Many elk spend the summer where they find green grasses, cool breezes and shady resting areas. Elk do not like much heat, and will often soak in rivers and streams too cool down and keep the insects away.
All summer long the bull elk’s antlers grow larger, still covered with fuzzy velvet. They like to wander the hills by themselves, while the cows and calves spend the summer together in herds.. The calves usually stay close to one cow that is their “babysitter”, and if danger comes near the calves follow their babysitter to safety. Their mothers will look for them after the danger goes away.
Many elk spend the summer where they find green grasses, cool breezes and shady resting areas. Elk do not like much heat, and will often soak in rivers and streams too cool down and keep the insects away.
All summer long the bull elk’s antlers grow larger, still covered with fuzzy velvet. They like to wander the hills by themselves, while the cows and calves spend the summer together in herds.. The calves usually stay close to one cow that is their “babysitter”, and if danger comes near the calves follow their babysitter to safety. Their mothers will look for them after the danger goes away.
The calves spend the summer months eating and growing, because when winter comes they will have to be strong to withstand the cold and snow. The adult elk also must gain weight for the coming winter. They must have lots of fat for energy and insulation to keep them warm.
5/20/06
Glenn,
5/19/06
Wolf foes howl at state managers
Click here for full story Wolf foes howl at state managers
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide - Ketchum,ID,USA
Sheep, elk and dog carcasses, bones, skulls and wolf tracks the size of a human head
5/18/06
When Europeans started hunting elk in the area
Fall, rise of elk
Loveland Herald Reporter - Loveland,CO,USA
... When Europeans started hunting elk in the area during the late 1800s, it was an unregulated sport that attracted sport hunters who came “pretty close to ...
Loveland Herald Reporter - Loveland,CO,USA
... When Europeans started hunting elk in the area during the late 1800s, it was an unregulated sport that attracted sport hunters who came “pretty close to ...
5/7/06
TJ's wife
We just received word that Pat, TJ's wife, passed away Saturday, May 6th, 2006.
Our condolence and prayers go out to TJ and his family
Will keep you posted as to the time and place of services. Let me know if you need TJ's address or telephone number.
http://www.gazette.com
Our condolence and prayers go out to TJ and his family
Will keep you posted as to the time and place of services. Let me know if you need TJ's address or telephone number.
http://www.gazette.com
5/2/06
Woman gets probation for lying about death of deer in cemetery
Woman gets probation for death of deer in cemetery
Durango Herald - Durango,CO,USA
... The law was named for a large trophy elk that was poached near Rocky ... with willful destruction of wildlife, a felony; and six misdemeanors: hunting from a motor ...
Durango Herald - Durango,CO,USA
... The law was named for a large trophy elk that was poached near Rocky ... with willful destruction of wildlife, a felony; and six misdemeanors: hunting from a motor ...
4/29/06
Elk in the Spring
Spring is a wonderful time of the year for wildlife because the snow melts, the grass grows and new tender shoots sprout on the willows and brows.
Most bull elk shed there antlers between January and March, and as soon as their old antlers fall off, their new antlers begin to grow. These growing antlers have fuzzy covering on them called velvet, which is like skin because it has nerves and blood vessels running through it. Those vessels carry the calcium and other minerals that form the antler bone.
As spring temperatures rise, elk start to shed their heavy winter coats and grow thinner summer coats. Their winter coats have two layers -- the short, fuzzy fur next to their bodies keeps the heat in, while long, outer fur keeps them nearly water proof.
In late May or early June, elk give birth to their calves. The mother elk, or cows, look for a nice quiet place to have her calf. Soon after it is born, the calf can stand and walk, but it can’t run very fast right away. Newborn calves are covered with white spots that help them blend in with their surroundings. The calf must stay hidden in the bushes until it gets strong enough to escape from predators, like coyotes, wolves (there are no free roaming wolves in Colorado), bears and mountain lions. The mother elk nurses the calf with her nutritious milk to help it gain strength. In a couple weeks, the calf will be running and playing with other calves.
Spring is a wonderful time of the year for wildlife because the snow melts, the grass grows and new tender shoots sprout on the willows and brows.
Most bull elk shed there antlers between January and March, and as soon as their old antlers fall off, their new antlers begin to grow. These growing antlers have fuzzy covering on them called velvet, which is like skin because it has nerves and blood vessels running through it. Those vessels carry the calcium and other minerals that form the antler bone.
As spring temperatures rise, elk start to shed their heavy winter coats and grow thinner summer coats. Their winter coats have two layers -- the short, fuzzy fur next to their bodies keeps the heat in, while long, outer fur keeps them nearly water proof.
In late May or early June, elk give birth to their calves. The mother elk, or cows, look for a nice quiet place to have her calf. Soon after it is born, the calf can stand and walk, but it can’t run very fast right away. Newborn calves are covered with white spots that help them blend in with their surroundings. The calf must stay hidden in the bushes until it gets strong enough to escape from predators, like coyotes, wolves (there are no free roaming wolves in Colorado), bears and mountain lions. The mother elk nurses the calf with her nutritious milk to help it gain strength. In a couple weeks, the calf will be running and playing with other calves.
4/26/06
4/25/06
Officials' elk standoff worsens
Officials' elk standoff worsens
Longview Daily News - Longview,WA,USA
... touring the Toutle Valley with Smith and seeing starving elk. He said the department let the herd grow too large and should have allowed more hunting last fall ...
Elk in the cross hairs
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... elk-control study. Hunting is prohibited within park boundaries and the elk have no natural predators, she said. The park and its ...
Longview Daily News - Longview,WA,USA
... touring the Toutle Valley with Smith and seeing starving elk. He said the department let the herd grow too large and should have allowed more hunting last fall ...
Elk in the cross hairs
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... elk-control study. Hunting is prohibited within park boundaries and the elk have no natural predators, she said. The park and its ...
4/24/06
Elk plan favors killing to control numbers
Elk plan favors killing to control numbers
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... The elk population has risen steadily for decades because hunting is banned in the park and there are no natural predators. Elk ...
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... The elk population has risen steadily for decades because hunting is banned in the park and there are no natural predators. Elk ...
4/18/06
Airborne Hunting
Tue, Apr 18 2006
FAA Gives OK To Airborne Hunting With LSAs
"Aerial ATVs" May Be Used To Ward Off Predators
After two years of prodding by Idaho's congressional delegation and the office of Governor Dirk Kempthorne, the FAA has granted its conditional approval to ranchers who wish to obtain state permits to shoot coyotes and other predators while flying overhead in powered parachutes and ultralights.
"These are the newest, hottest things for ranchers," said FAA spokesman Allen Kenitzer. "This is something people out West really wanted, to be able to use these aircraft out in the middle of nowhere to do the things they need to do."
While a law allowing people to "shoot, capture, harass or kill" wildlife that is threatening livestock, while the person is overhead in an aircraft, has been on the books for years in Idaho, the state had asked the FAA for waiver to continue the practice after it caught the agency's attention in 2003 -- when the FAA cited a southeastern Idaho rancher for using his powered parachute as an aerial gun platform to shoot coyotes.
The agency initially balked at the request, but last spring FAA Administrator Marion Blakey agreed to the practice, saying the agency "does not want to unduly restrict these activities, but only wants to ensure they are conducted safely and in appropriately certificated aircraft."
By "appropriately certificated," Blakey means those airplanes certified under the FAA's Light Sport category -- especially ultralights and powered 'chutes, planes dubbed by Idaho officials as "aerial ATVs." With as little as eight hours of training, a pilot can legally operate such vehicles.
"As technology has improved, it has become apparent that powered parachutes are an ideal vehicle for airborne predator control," wrote Stanley Boyd, a lobbyist for woolgrowers, elk breeders and cattle ranchers who heads the Idaho Animal Damage Control Board.
Not everyone agrees with that assessment, however -- in particular, animal rights activists.
"I'm covering my eyes and laughing," said Wendy Keefover-Ring, coordinator of a national coalition of environmental groups that wants to end aerial gunning of wildlife, to the Associated Press. "It's unsafe even when you are in a plane that has a stronger engine than these ultralights have."
"There is so little margin for error when you are flying 10 feet off the ground shooting a gun at a moving target," Keefover-Ring added, while also acknowledging that to date, the conservation group Sinapu has no record of an ultralight crashing while being used for aerial gunning.
Sinapu does have records, going back to 1989, of 24 accidents involving standard aircraft and helicopters during airborne predator flights. Those accidents resulted in the deaths of 32 people, Keefover-Ring said.
Those who support the use of light aircraft for hunting say those numbers support their case.
"Airplanes, even small planes, can travel over 100 miles an hour, while these aerial ATVs move along about the speed that a coyote can run," said Eulalie Langford, a former state legislator from Montpelier who also defended the unidentified pilot cited in 2003. "If there's a mountain coming up, you have plenty of time to see it and take evasive action."
FMI: www.faa.gov, www.goagro.org
4/15/06
Spinney's opening
Dentry: Spinney's opening is marked by glee and gales
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... Starting in 2001, the Colorado Division of Wildlife cured the problem, for the most part, by stocking trout larger than the pike prefer to eat and stocking ...
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YOUNG BOY ATTACKED BY A MOUNTAIN LION WEST OF BOULDER
A seven-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Artist’s Point on Flagstaff Mountain, just west of the Boulder city limits. The boy was walking hand in hand with his father
For more information about this article go to the Colorado Division of Wildlife at: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
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Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
... Starting in 2001, the Colorado Division of Wildlife cured the problem, for the most part, by stocking trout larger than the pike prefer to eat and stocking ...
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YOUNG BOY ATTACKED BY A MOUNTAIN LION WEST OF BOULDER
A seven-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Artist’s Point on Flagstaff Mountain, just west of the Boulder city limits. The boy was walking hand in hand with his father
For more information about this article go to the Colorado Division of Wildlife at: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
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4/8/06
Elk numbers
November 2005 - Tarryall/South Park Elk Herd
Wyoming Elk Numbers 9,000 Beyond ObjectiveKGWN - Cheyenne,WY,USA... The state's largest herd is the Jackson herd, which has an estimated 11,800 elk. The Game and Fish Commission will vote on hunting seasons during its April ...
Park's wolf idea causes worries
Craig Daily Press - Craig,CO,USA
... population and bring in revenue. Patterson said public hunting isn't an option for controlling the elk population. It would take an act ...
Wyoming elk numbers 9,000 beyond objective
Billings Gazette - MT, USA
... With a statewide increase in elk numbers, the Game and Fish has been seeking to better manage elk numbers through hunting. Rothwell ...
Wyoming Elk Numbers 9,000 Beyond ObjectiveKGWN - Cheyenne,WY,USA... The state's largest herd is the Jackson herd, which has an estimated 11,800 elk. The Game and Fish Commission will vote on hunting seasons during its April ...
Park's wolf idea causes worries
Craig Daily Press - Craig,CO,USA
... population and bring in revenue. Patterson said public hunting isn't an option for controlling the elk population. It would take an act ...
Wyoming elk numbers 9,000 beyond objective
Billings Gazette - MT, USA
... With a statewide increase in elk numbers, the Game and Fish has been seeking to better manage elk numbers through hunting. Rothwell ...
3/22/06
DEADLINE FOR 2006 BIG GAME APPLICATIONS IS MIDNIGHT APRIL 4
The 2006 Colorado Big Game and Sheep and Goat Brochures are now available to the public at license agents, Colorado Division of Wildlife Offices (DOW) and on the DOW Web site. Hunters who applied for a big game (elk, deer, pronghorn, moose and bear), sheep or goat license should have received a copy of the respective 2006 brochure in the mail. Those who wish to apply for a preference point or license for these species will have until Midnight on April 4 to have their application postmarked or apply using the DOW Web site. Hunters who use the Web site to apply are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to apply due to possible complications brought on by a high volume of Web site users.In an effort to reduce the number of applications with errors, the DOW is encouraging hunters to apply for licenses using the DOW Web site. The Web site guides the applicants through the process and makes it much more difficult for applicants to use incorrect information. Applying on the Web site will help eliminate some of the most common errors that occur on paper applications.
There were several oversights and issues that may need clarification that were printed in the 2006 Big Game Brochure. For more information visit the DOW Web site at http://www.wildlife.state.co.us/
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Application Correction Request
There are no guarantees that all correction requests can be accommodated. However an effort will be made to complete every request. The DEADLINE to receive correction requests is April 14, 2006. After this deadline no letters or emails for correction will be accepted. Application correction requests must be submitted to wildlife.correction@state.co.us on or before April 14, 2006. Please include your transaction number cid name DOB and address with your email or letter and provide a detailed description with your requested correction. Please do not email the CO webmaster to update your application(s). Requests submitted to the CO webmaster for application updates will not be processed.
The 2006 Colorado Big Game and Sheep and Goat Brochures are now available to the public at license agents, Colorado Division of Wildlife Offices (DOW) and on the DOW Web site. Hunters who applied for a big game (elk, deer, pronghorn, moose and bear), sheep or goat license should have received a copy of the respective 2006 brochure in the mail. Those who wish to apply for a preference point or license for these species will have until Midnight on April 4 to have their application postmarked or apply using the DOW Web site. Hunters who use the Web site to apply are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to apply due to possible complications brought on by a high volume of Web site users.In an effort to reduce the number of applications with errors, the DOW is encouraging hunters to apply for licenses using the DOW Web site. The Web site guides the applicants through the process and makes it much more difficult for applicants to use incorrect information. Applying on the Web site will help eliminate some of the most common errors that occur on paper applications.
There were several oversights and issues that may need clarification that were printed in the 2006 Big Game Brochure. For more information visit the DOW Web site at http://www.wildlife.state.co.us/
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Application Correction Request
There are no guarantees that all correction requests can be accommodated. However an effort will be made to complete every request. The DEADLINE to receive correction requests is April 14, 2006. After this deadline no letters or emails for correction will be accepted. Application correction requests must be submitted to wildlife.correction@state.co.us on or before April 14, 2006. Please include your transaction number cid name DOB and address with your email or letter and provide a detailed description with your requested correction. Please do not email the CO webmaster to update your application(s). Requests submitted to the CO webmaster for application updates will not be processed.
Dentry: Drop in hunters' success rate no shock
Dentry: Drop in hunters' success rate no shock after 2004 bonanzaRocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA... The new survey data reveal insights into which of four rifle elk-hunting seasons are more likely to lead to success. No surprise ...
3/17/06
Elk are leaving public land
Isolated elk researchers enjoy social event of the season Montana State University - United States... Studies have found, too, that elk are leaving public land earlier during hunting season and moving onto private land, Garrott said. ...
Wildlife experts collar elk along U.S. Highway 287
for a Montana State University research project.
(MSU photo by Jay Thane).
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March 16, 2006
Glenn,
Talked to the avalanche forecaster over here today, he said since last Wednesday we've received 47 inches of snow. Might see you April 13 on my way to Kansas for turkey hunting, will stop by Henry's, he said he may want to go. Hope you are well.
Cole
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March 17, 2006
Cole,
All is well here, may see Henry Friday night. Let me know if you plan to come down in April. Have you heard if Grant's going to make the trip this spring, it's about time for him to leave Arizona on his annual catfish fishing trip.
Watch your backside,
Glenn
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Public protests wolf-kill proposalRocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USABOISE - A national campaign against Idaho's plan to kill 75 percent of the wolf pack that's roaming a popular elk-hunting area generated tens of thousands of e ...
Throwing his hat in the ringCraig Daily Press - Craig,CO,USA... herds. The booming elk and deer populations have spawned a hunting economy that pumps thousands of dollars into Craig every fall. ...
Isolated elk researchers enjoy social event of the season Montana State University - United States... Studies have found, too, that elk are leaving public land earlier during hunting season and moving onto private land, Garrott said. ...
Wildlife experts collar elk along U.S. Highway 287
for a Montana State University research project.
(MSU photo by Jay Thane).
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March 16, 2006
Glenn,
Talked to the avalanche forecaster over here today, he said since last Wednesday we've received 47 inches of snow. Might see you April 13 on my way to Kansas for turkey hunting, will stop by Henry's, he said he may want to go. Hope you are well.
Cole
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March 17, 2006
Cole,
All is well here, may see Henry Friday night. Let me know if you plan to come down in April. Have you heard if Grant's going to make the trip this spring, it's about time for him to leave Arizona on his annual catfish fishing trip.
Watch your backside,
Glenn
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Public protests wolf-kill proposalRocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USABOISE - A national campaign against Idaho's plan to kill 75 percent of the wolf pack that's roaming a popular elk-hunting area generated tens of thousands of e ...
Throwing his hat in the ringCraig Daily Press - Craig,CO,USA... herds. The booming elk and deer populations have spawned a hunting economy that pumps thousands of dollars into Craig every fall. ...
3/5/06
Public protests wolf-kill proposal
Roan wildlife at risk
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA
... "That's when the elk are going to disappear," he said. That may also be when hunting outfitters choose to disappear as well, according to Keith Goddard ...
Public protests wolf-kill proposal
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
BOISE - A national campaign against Idaho's plan to kill 75 percent of the wolf pack that's roaming a popular elk-hunting area generated tens of thousands of e ...
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA
... "That's when the elk are going to disappear," he said. That may also be when hunting outfitters choose to disappear as well, according to Keith Goddard ...
Public protests wolf-kill proposal
Rocky Mountain News - Denver,CO,USA
BOISE - A national campaign against Idaho's plan to kill 75 percent of the wolf pack that's roaming a popular elk-hunting area generated tens of thousands of e ...
3/1/06
Kenosha Mountains Elk Herd
07-0475A (February ,2004
Elk in the Winter
Harems break up when the rut ends. Bulls of all ages may gather in "bachelor herds" or go off on their own to feed and gain strength for the winter.
Feeling weak from the rut and knowing 
their antlers make them stand out, the bulls stand a better chance against predators by hiding out by themselves or in small groups,cows and calves regroup in herds led by older, experienced cows. The mature, "lead cow" usually barks alarms and leads the rest of the group away from dangers like hungry bears, mountain lions, coyotes and hunters. 
The wolf is not much of threat to elk in Colorado, only one wild gray wolf has been observed in the state in the past 70 years (Howling At A Waning Moon: Gray wolf found dead in Colo ). In the Western United States lead cows also guide the herd from their summer range in the Kanosha and Tarryall
Mountains to their winter range in the foothills and ranching areas of South Park, and then in the early spring migrate back to their high altitude summer range for calving. 
Not all elk migrate like they do in the Kenosha, Tarryall and other areas of the Rocky Mountains. 
If winters are not so severe that they have enough food, water, cover and space, elk will stay in the same area year around. 
2/24/06
Elk License Fee goes to $45
License Fee Increases effective Jan. 1, 2006 For more info go to:
License Fee Increase - Colorado Division of Wildlife
License Fee Increase - Colorado Division of Wildlife
Habitat Stamp Purchase
Hunters and Anglers will automatically purchase a Habitat Stamp when they purchase a hunting or fishing license. When purchased with a license, the cost is $5, and is required on the first two licenses purchased in a calendar year.
For more information go to (click):
Habitat Stamp - Colorado Division of Wildlife
Apply Online for 2006 Big Game Licenses!
Tarryall Elk Hunters: Lower your chances of being rejected in the limited license drawing by applying online.
DOW automated application process will save you time and money compared to filling out a paper application and mailing by the April 4th deadline..
Click for Buy and Apply information
2/17/06
South Park-Tarryall Loop Scenic Drive
South Park-Tarryall Loop Scenic Drive: Lake George through South Park
This 121-mile loop drive follows Tarryall Creek along the Tarryall Mountains into broad South Park, traverses the park's western edge beneath the Park and Mosquito ranges, then turns east and crosses ...
From the guidebook "Scenic Driving Colorado"
Hartsel, CO - Scenic Drives - 121 miles
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This 121-mile loop drive follows Tarryall Creek along the Tarryall Mountains into broad South Park, traverses the park's western edge beneath the Park and Mosquito ranges, then turns east and crosses ...
From the guidebook "Scenic Driving Colorado"
Hartsel, CO - Scenic Drives - 121 miles
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1/24/06
Witchers Cove
Dentry: Return of kokanee scratches surface - one week ago
Witchers Cove looked like a mining camp in gold rush days. Hundreds of ice fishers had braved the slick, snowless ice lid. Camped in and around nylon ice huts, some of them fried greasy breakfasts, and the smoke wafted across Elev...
Witchers Cove looked like a mining camp in gold rush days. Hundreds of ice fishers had braved the slick, snowless ice lid. Camped in and around nylon ice huts, some of them fried greasy breakfasts, and the smoke wafted across Elev...
(Jason -Darrel's Dad may find the above article by Ed Dentry interesting)
1/20/06
MARBLE - Elk hunters aren't exactly languishing
November 11, 2005 - Ed Dentry Rocky Mountain News: Columnists
MARBLE - Elk hunters aren't exactly languishing, but they haven't been very successful - The tracks said a small herd went around the mountain and down toward the creek, where the ATV camps were located. The elk weren't migrating, just milling ...
MARBLE - Elk hunters aren't exactly languishing, but they haven't been very successful - The tracks said a small herd went around the mountain and down toward the creek, where the ATV camps were located. The elk weren't migrating, just milling ...
1/5/06
L2 2005 Elk Camp
SATURDAY JANUARY 7TH, 2006 L2 SEASON
DONNIE,
Hunting with your sons is important too. Hope to see you guys again this next year.
Tom (TJ) called Saturday 
and said he ran into three head behind the pens late Saturday evening -- Said he didn't get a shot -- of course you know that's hunter talk for "I missed." Said they ran across FR 39 to the West.
GLENN,
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GLENN,
WE WENT BACK TO 130 TODAY SATURDAY , GOT THERE JUST AT DAYLIGHT CHRIS MY SON AND I WALKED FOR TWO HOURS STARTING AT THE LOWER FENCE ALL THE WAY UP INTO JOHNSON GULCH. SNOW IN THE TIMBER 16 INCHES DEEP, ANYHOW HUNTED UNTIL TWO IN THE AFTERNOON AND SAW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
WENT OVER INTO DUNLAP AND RADCLIFF WITH THE SAME RESULTS SO IT SEEMS THE ELK WON THIS YEAR AS WE ARE DONE FOR THIS ONE. GOT THE PATCHES AND CALENDERS THANKS SO MUCH.
PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH.
DONNIE
(Derek and his first elk -- and new 270)
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Subj: ELK
Date: 1/5/2006 9:01:31 AM Mountain Standard Time
From: j
To: Glenn
2006 elk camp (L2 2005)
Finally did it on the last day of hunting. This was the most difficult hunt ever. There where people every where, but no elk. They were all on private property until Wednesday morning. The game warden was doing some herd maintenance and pushed them up to us!!!!!
J 
Photo credit -
Darrel Pearson
(First day Jason did it again)
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