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2/24/2010

2/24/2010From DOW insider

To play "Elk Camp Colorado" and other Division of Wildlife online videos, viewers need high-speed Internet connections and the latest version of Adobe Flash installed on their computers.



Hunters may view "Elk Camp Colorado" on Page 14 of the DOW's new "2010 Big Game Regulations" e-brochure. The innovative and interactive brochure allows readers to access Colorado's big game regulations and supplemental, embedded video content. Hunters may access the DOW's online brochure at the following link:

http://www.flipseekllc.com/coloradodow2010biggame.html

Or, videos may be accessed directly at:


http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/Videos/

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September 16, 2009

Two hunters lost since Tuesday walked to the Tarryall Station No. 4 in the Lake George Fire Protection District Wednesday morning at 10:15, ending a two-day search.

9/16/2009
Tarryall Hunters found after two-day search

http://theflume.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=6425

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August 28, 2009

CWD Testing

Beginning this year, chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing is now $25 at all DOW submission sites. The DOW has increased hunter testing fees to help cover a larger share of the costs associated with the CWD testing program. Currently, it costs the DOW nearly $100 for processing, testing, head disposal and reporting for each submission.
Testing is voluntary for elk and deer in all Game Management Units for the 2009-10 seasons. Moose testing for CWD is mandatory statewide and is free at all DOW submission sites.
For further information on CWD and the Division's testing program, please visit: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/CWD/

Leftover Licenses

Big game licenses are still available for the upcoming seasons. Leftover and general over-the-counter licenses, as well as over-the-counter bear licenses and turkey licenses (with caps), are available for purchase online (http://www.wildlife.state.co.us/), by telephone (1-800-244-5613) and at statewide license agents and Division of Wildlife offices. A list of all available leftover licenses is available at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/Leftovers/ .

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August 23, 2009

Elk hunting starts Saturday, and local outfitters are itching to go

Steamboat Pilot

The first deer and elk seasons begin Saturday, with the monthlong archery season kicking off the sporadic, nearly three-month-long hunting season. ...

Elk hunting starts Saturday, and local outfitters are itching to go

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July 30, 2009

'LEFTOVER' BIG GAME AND TURKEY LICENSES ON SALE AUGUST 11DENVER, Colo.--The Colorado Division of Wildlife today announced that all "leftover" big game and turkey licenses will go on sale Aug. 11. Leftover licenses are limited elk, deer, pronghorn, bear and turkey licenses that did not sell during the spring drawing/application process. "There are a good variety of licenses this year," said Henrietta Turner, DOW license administration manager. "We have over 9,000 deer, 3,000 pronghorn and over 42,000 elk licenses still available." Hunters may purchase leftover licenses on a first-come, first-served basis at statewide license agents, Division of Wildlife offices and by phone (1-800-244-5613). Online purchases will be available at 8:00 a.m. Aug. 12, on the Division of Wildlife Web site. Internet sales are postponed one day to eliminate competition with in-person sales. In order to expedite the purchase process, license buyers should bring the following items when visiting license agents or DOW offices: A driver's license or state identification card, hunter education card, customer identification number or conservation certificate number, and social security card. Hunters purchasing private-land-only licenses (PLOs) must obtain permission from landowners before they can hunt on any private land. Limited licenses are valid only in specific game management units (GMUs) and are available to resident and nonresident hunters.

A list of all available leftover licenses is now available on the Division's Web site at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/Leftovers/

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/.

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July 22,2009

Lost Park Wilderness is a hidden treasure.

Click for the complete story: http://www.thenewstribune.com/tacoma/24hour/consumer/outdoors/story/818809.html

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June 23, 2009

DOW WORKING TO BALANCE FISHERY AT BLUE MESA RESERVOIR
GUNNISON --

In order to re-balance the fishery at Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is developing plans to remove small- to medium-sized lake trout from the reservoir starting in late fall 2009. Blue Mesa Reservoir, located west of Gunnison, is a very productive fishery and the primary water for kokanee salmon production in the state. Lake trout, which are very efficient predators, are consuming kokanee and causing a significant drop in the population of the fresh water salmon. Rainbow trout survival is also declining due to lake trout predation. At the same time, the size of lake trout is declining because competition for food among the fish is increasing.
For the complete article go to:https://mail.google.com/mail/?account_id=glenn.hooper%40gmail.com&zx=1y112dzd5qw5w&shva=1#inbox/1220f3a29f1653ff
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May 29 2009

2009 Draw Results at

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/DrawResultsAndPrefPoints/

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May 26, 2009

TARRYALL SWA CAMP HOSTS NEEDED

DENVER, Colo. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is searching for Camp Hosts at a State Wildlife Area (SWA) to assist staff with public outreach, light maintenance, and other duties as needed. In return, the DOW provides a site for the Hosts to park their recreational vehicle for the season. Colorado's SWAs are set aside to protect wildlife habitat, and for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities. These activities, and Colorado's magnificent scenery, draw thousands of visitors to the wildlife areas each year. The Wildlife Host Program helps ensure Wildlife Areas are protected and used responsibly.

Contact Mary McCormac, Northeast Region Volunteer Coordinator, at 303-291-7369 or mary.mccormac@state.co.us. For more information on the Camp Host program, visit http://wildlife.state.co.us/Volunteer/Opportunities/WildlifeHostProgram.htm.

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May 13, 2009

Meyers: Mussel tussle serious for Colorado boats Denver Post - Denver, CO, USA Contact Colorado State Parks for hours, closures and conditions. ... Tarryall Reservoir: Inspections begin June 1 at east boat ramp, ...

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28 March 2009

TARRYALL RESERVOIR TO OPEN MAY 1
DENVER, Colo. --May 1 marks the opening for the warm weather fishing season at Tarryall Reservoir.

Anglers can look forward to another good season of rainbow trout fishing, as well as Snake River cutthroat trout in the 11-16 inch size range with an occasional large brown trout. Northern pike catch rates are increasing and so is the size structure. Anglers are encouraged to harvest all northern pike caught at Tarryall Reservoir.

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10 March 2009

Colorado crafts plan to fight off invading mussels Greeley Tribune

By Bill Jackson

They came to Colorado on recreational vehicles, mainly boats, in 1999, and have now been found in Jumbo Reservoir near Julesburg, Pueblo and Tarryall reservoirs in southern Colorado and in some Colorado-Big Thompson Project lakes in ...

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February 23, 2009

ANGLERS INVITED TO MEET FISHERY BIOLOGISTS


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) invites local anglers to participate in "Angler Roundtable" meetings throughout southeastern Colorado this spring.

The correct location for the Pueblo meeting is the DOW Hunter Ed Bldg., at 2600 W. Mesa. ~

These public forums give anglers a chance to hear the latest information affecting their favorite fishing in waters around southern Colorado; and ask DOW fishery biologists questions about new places they haven't tried yet.

"This is a great opportunity for anglers to get tips, ask questions, and hear what the DOW experts predict for this fishing season," said Doug Krieger, Senior Fisheries Biologist for the Southeast Region.

Over the past few weeks, regional fishery biologists completed their annual forecasts of the best bets for fishing on lakes and streams in 2009. Topics will include fish stocking plans, fishing regulations, zebra mussel boating restrictions, water levels, fish population data, fishing access, whirling disease, high lake management, and any other fishery related issues anglers want to hear about.

People are encouraged to bring questions about their favorite lakes and streams.
The forums are in the following locations:


Colorado Springs: Tues., March 10, DOW Office, 4255 Sinton Rd., 6:30 - 9 p.m.

La Junta: Tues., April 7, Holiday Inn Express, 32994 W. Hwy. 50, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Buena Vista: Wed., April 8, Community Center, 7 - 9 p.m.

Lamar: Fri., April 10, DOW Office, 2500 S. Main St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Pueblo: Mon., April 13, Pueblo State Parks Headquarters, 640 Reservoir Rd., 7- 9 p.m.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to:

http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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February 9, 2009

A Lonely Road, Two Ghost Towns, Homesteads and Ice Fishing.

Check this link out - some outstanding photos.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33071

And ...By sfarson Park County 77, sometimes known as the Tarryall Road. We take three hours to explore 45 miles. Not a lot has changed since the Utes placed their teepees here. I think whispers of their spirits remain, as well as those of early pioneers and miners ... Appropriately, at the family run diner in Lake George, we end up sitting next to a group of fun loving "Colorado Cowboys" in period attire who shoot period firearms at a nearby ranch mocked up to look like an old west town. ...

The Tarryall Road in February - Streaming Video

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January 26, 2008

Cole, Merry Christmas to you too!! Sorry about being a little late.

Talked to Bobby the other day and he said his bunch filled the L1 season. Ketter, Dereck and I were the only ones I know that were dumb enough to hunt the L2 season again. Dereck got his cow, nice big one. Lot of snow and cold again this year, saw 22 below one day. Saw a lot of game and some nice mature bulls. We stayed in Fairplay again, it's sure nice to come back to a nice warm cabin and hot meal. I'm still recovering from my back problem, it's coming along pretty good. Maybe next year I'll be able to get out and do some real hunting, might try for a bull tag, sure see a lot of them up there anymore.

Cole, thanks for the pictures of the Montana street gang, posted them on the Tarryall Elk Camp slide show at: http://tarryallelkcamp.blogspot.com/ they are sure healthy looking bulls, must be from the Yellowstone area.

If you happen to be going to Cabelas you might want to check out the coupons that are available just below the hit counter on http://tarryallelkcamp.blogspot.com/

The other blogs I have also have links to coupons, just below the hit counters, most are well known outdoors equipment outfitters. I've seen some pretty good deals available from these links.

Glenn

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January 14, 2009

No big-game surprises: 2009 seasons approved as planned; some see ...

Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA

The commission also approved changing the date of a late-season, private land cow elk hunt in unit 61 on the south side of the Uncompahgre Plateau to Dec. ...

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January 6, 2009

WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO SET REGULATIONS FOR 2009 BIG GAME HUNTING SEASONS

DENVER - Colo. The Colorado Wildlife Commission will adopt final regulations for the 2009 big game hunting seasons, consider a petition to delist the bald eagle, and evaluate regulations to prevent the spread of zebra mussels at its regular meeting on Monday, January 12.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Colorado Division of Wildlife Hunter Education Building, 6060 Broadway in Denver.

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January 1, 2009

DOW looks to improve 'lamb recruitment' among bighorn

Gunnison Country Times - Gunnison,CO,USA

Herds near Georgetown and Tarryall will also be used for the study. The experimental program is being funded through auction raffle dollars for hunting

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November 12. 2008

Too hot for elk

Craig Daily Press - Craig,CO,USA

With continued warm weather during the last week of rifle season, hunters continued to have minimal success finding animals.

Gallegos said it is time the DOW consider moving hunting seasons back to match the region’s increasingly later winters. “Right now, we don’t have the ...

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November 16, 2008

Nonresident hunting-license prices are tied to a 2008 Consumer Price Index, which this year jumped 3.7 percent from last year’s level. Bull elk licenses will rise from $525 to $545, all deer licenses go from $315 to $325 and pronghorn tags increase to $325 from $315.

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November 13, 2008

Dry conditions no help to elk huntersDenver Post - Denver,CO,USAWith only the brief, five-day closing session that begins today remaining on Colorado's primary hunt calendar, hunter success continues to lag noticeably ...

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November 8, 2008
Mixed messagesCraig Daily Press - Craig,CO,USAThere’s just fewer elk, and that’s exactly what people wanted.” Whether Moffat County will continue to be the “Elk Hunting Capital of the World,” which ...

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November 1, 2008

The popular third season of combined deer and elk starts Saturday, Nov. 1 and runs to Nov. 7, and the fourth season of combined limited deer and elk lasts from Nov. 12-16.

Hampton and Rabin said hunters would be best off by keeping it simple and returning to the most basic advice.
“We always give this advice, but over and over again we are amazed by the number of people that don’t pay attention. Get off the road,” Hampton said. “Studies show animals are going to be at least one-quarter to one-half mile off a road, and when I say a road, I mean if you drove an ATV up it, you need to be one-half-mile from it.”
He also suggested that hunters concentrate on the higher elevations.
Elk won’t be driven from their high summer grounds until snow covers their supply of food.

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October 18, 2008

Camper found with stolen credit cards, checks Fairplay Flume

http://theflume.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=5600&TM=43519.51
Bailey,CO,USAA man camping near Tarryall Reservoir in South Park was arrested on Oct. 7 after a fellow camper alerted authorities that a number of suspicious checks, ...
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September 2008
Depot and Hotel History
Link to:
http://comodepot.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/depot-and-hotel-history/
By comodepot
The Roundhouse was their machine shop, the Hotel housed offices and staff accommodation for their dredging operations on the Tarryall. The C&S sold the property including the Roundhouse to the Smith’s in the late 1950’s. ...=====================================

/11/2008 11:50:00 AM

The purchase of a conservation easement on the Tarryall Creek Ranch area in the South Park area via lottery funds from the Great Outdoors Colorado Board will allow for the restoration and eventual sale of the old ranch building as a business. (Courtesy Photo) $500,000 for ranch easement awarded Danny Ramey Intern The Great Outdoors Colorado Board recently awarded lottery funds totaling $500,000 to Colorado Open Lands in partnership with Park County for the purchase of a conservation easement on Tarryall Creek Ranch in Park County. The easement will cover 2,800 acres of Tarryall Creek Ranch, which covers 4,400 acres in South Park. For complete story go to: $500000 for ranch easement awarded Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USA ===================================

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November 19, 2008

LICENSE STRUCTURE CHANGE FOR ANGLERS AND SMALL GAME HUNTERS

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) would like to remind anglers and small game hunters that the license structure for fishing and small game hunting has changed.

Beginning April 1, 2009, all annual licenses including fishing, senior fishing, small ga. me, furbearer, combination fishing and hunting, Colorado waterfowl stamps, habitat stamps and walk-in access permits are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year.

"Annual licenses will no longer expire on January 1," said Henrietta Turner, DOW licensing manager.

"We've changed the calendar-based system to a season-year format, so licenses coincide better with our small game seasons."

All licenses purchased in 2008 will remain valid through March 31, 2009.

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October 19, 2008
Ramp closures Denver Post - Denver, CO, USA
Ramp closures
In addition, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will close Tarryall Reservoir to trailered boats Oct. 31. In every case, hand-launched boats may be used. ...

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September 2008
Depot and Hotel History
Link to:
http://comodepot.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/depot-and-hotel-history/
By comodepot
The Roundhouse was their machine shop, the Hotel housed offices and staff accommodation for their dredging operations on the Tarryall. The C&S sold the property including the Roundhouse to the Smith’s in the late 1950’s. ...

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August 1, 2008

NEW TARRYALL RESERVOIR & ANTERO RESERVOIR BOATING REGULATIONS AND ZEBRA & QUAGGA MUSSEL INSPECTIONS

The Colorado Division of Wildlife has initiated a boat inspection procedure at Tarryall Reservoir along with new boating regulations to help stop the spread of Zebra Mussels, Quagga Mussels, and other aquatic nuisance species.

Trailered boats will be allowed on Tarryall Reservoir from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays after going through an inspection, but prohibited on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Trailered boats must use the north boat ramp off of Park County Road 77 and must be off of the reservoir by 10 P.M. on the above mentioned days. Tarryall Reservoir will be closed to trailored boat Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hand launched boats, such as float tubes, personal pontoon craft, non-motorized row boats, etc. will be allowed on Tarryall Reservoir at all times and will not need to go through an inspection.

Trailered boats will be allowed on Antero Reservoir from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, seven days a week after going through an inspection. All trailered boats must use the north boat ramp and must be off the reservoir ½ hour after sunset.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is asking boaters to come to any lake in the state with their boat CLEANED, DRAINED AND DRY to help stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species and to speed up the boat inspection procedure. This means that no water should be in the bilge area, ballast tanks, live wells, anchor well, etc. and the drain plug should be pulled out. Any boat that does come to the reservoir with water will be subject to a higher level of inspection and possibly need to be disinfected before being allowed on the reservoir.

Zebra and Quagga mussels can clog pipes, valves, gates and any water-related equipment or surface. They can ruin boats by jamming equipment and causing motor damage, and they can harm fisheries by consuming beneficial plankton and disrupting the food chain. However, Antero and Tarryall Reservoirs are not known to be infected with zebra or quagga mussels at this time. The vessel inspections are designed to help prevent these waters from becoming infected with zebra/quagga mussel or other Aquatic Nuisance Species.
For more information on non-native species threatening Colorado waters, go to:

http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/Profiles/InvasiveSpecies/ZebraandQuaggaMussels.htm
or visit your local DOW office for information.



ANTERO RESERVOIR TO REOPEN BOATING JULY 10

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Denver Water are pleased to announce the return of trailered boat use at Antero Reservoir. Reopening on July 10th, boat usage will be restricted to the North boat ramp where trained personnel will inspect and decontaminate watercraft 7 days a week, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For complete article link to :ANTERO


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COMMISSION VOTES TO CHANGE SMALL GAME AND FISHING LICENSE DATES TO COINCIDE WITH SEASONS

The Colorado Wildlife Commission voted to adopt a season-year Small Game and Fishing license in place of the current calendar-year license at its regular July meeting in Durango Thursday. The action was taken in order to provide better customer service to license buyers.

The change in regulations will mean that all 2008 Small Game and Fishing calendar year licenses will be valid until March 31, 2009, and that subsequent small game and fishing licenses will be valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

For details go to: CHANGE IN SMALL GAME AND FISHING LICENSES

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June 13, 2008

Beryllium mine near Lake George acquired

Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USAAbout a month ago, they started seeing location stakes pop up in the Pike National Forest. Bear Woodward told The Flume he had now located 19 new mining ..

Sign of the times in Lake George: 'For Sale'

Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs,CO,USAIn the good times, the tiny community capitalized on its proximity to Elevenmile and Tarryall reservoirs and on tourists headed to or from Colorado's high ...

Danger lurks in north woods, neighbors say

April 13, 2008 - 1:15AM

By R. SCOTT RAPPOLD

THE GAZETTE

Something is stalking the hills and neighborhoods on the northwest side of Colorado Springs - something that is part man's best friend, part fearsome predator.

It's a pack of wolf-dog hybrids, untamed and dangerous, according to some northwest Colorado Springs residents. And several of the residents are frustrated by authorities' lack of action.

Although animal control officials are not aware of wolf-dog hybrids in the area, and residents don't have pictures as proof, they insist they aren't just crying wolf.

"Everyone needs to become aware they are dangerous," said Walt Baker, who lives in the area and is spreading the word about the animals. "They have no fear of man, yet they have the killer instincts of a wolf."

Exactly where they came from is a matter of conjecture. Residents believe they were let loose during the 2002 Hayman fire by a property owner who had nowhere to keep them.

Hybrids, which were popular pets in the 1990s, have a mixed ancestry of wolf and dog, usually Alaskan malamute, husky or German shepherd.

The hybrids bred and migrated east, so the story goes, appearing for the past two years in the spring and summer in neighborhoods south of the Air Force Academy, around the Woodmen Road and Centennial Boulevard area, residents say. It's a wooded, hilly area next to Pike National Forest, where deer and coyotes roam like stray cats.

Dawn Olson, who lives on Starstone Court, says she was walking on Dutchrock Road two years ago when one came bounding out of the bushes.

"It looked completely like a wolf. It didn't look like a dog at all, and a lot larger than a coyote," Olson recalled. "I froze when she jumped out of the bush, and luckily she froze, too."

The animal backed away from Olson, she said, and she from it, and another one came out of the bushes. Both ran off.

"It was scary and I felt really fortunate they weren't feeling aggressive at the moment, because I hear they have been," Olson said.
They were bigger and more muscular than coyotes, with bigger muzzles, she said.

Roger Lemmon, who lives on Sierra Pine Drive, has only seen them from a distance, but he is sure they aren't coyotes.

"I know what a wolf is, I know what a coyote is, and I can distinguish between the two, and these two were wolves," Lemmon said.

Baker said he has seen them twice, once near his house, when one bared its teeth at him, and once while camping near Rampart Range Road.

Just how many there are is difficult to tell, because officially, they don't exist.

Baker called the Colorado Division of Wildlife, only to be told they don't handle hybrids.

"We would forward the calls to the Humane Society (of the Pikes Peak Region), as the Division of Wildlife does not have any jurisdiction over wolf-dog hybrids," said DOW spokesman Michael Seraphin. "We deal with 100 percent wolves - if we had any in Colorado," Seraphin said.

April 12, 2008

No wolves in park

No wolves in park The Coloradoan - Fort Collins, CO,USA This would also mess up elk hunting outside the park because wolves are not going to just stay in the park - they move. I'm sure there will be a lot of ...

April 3, 2008

Ranchers face charges after 34 elk shot dead

http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/04/02/040308_1a_Elk_killed.html
Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA

Hampton said the DOW would like to reduce the Bears Ears herd size to between 11000 and 15000, and the agency issued thousands more hunting licenses since...

JOHN HILL

John Wallace Hill 78, loving father/grandfather, avid fly-fisherman, elk hunter, skier. A mechanical genius that could fix anything, crafted most things and always had a better Idea!

Born In Norwalk Ct, served in the Army in Europe, then ran multiple small businesses. An honest, tough trader, he also raised a loving, tight-knit family. His family – 3 grown children, their spouses, 4 grandchildren - he patiently taught about - life— ‘Pop-op’ died 24 March 2008 near these mountains he loved. Words and deeds are his legacy –his memorial.

Immediate family will celebrate his life privately. Goodbye Dad, Popop, Papa!

March 20, 2008

DOW OFFICERS TO ENFORCE MOTORIZED VEHICLE REGULATIONS ON FEDERAL LAND


Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) officers will now be enforcing motorized vehicle regulations on federal public lands as specified in Colorado House Bill 1069.

This bill, introduced in January of this year, was signed by Gov. Bill Ritter on March 20.

The measure specifies that DOW officers along with other state law enforcement officers will now be able to enforce motorized vehicle restrictions on public lands. Officers can now issue tickets in the field to those who violate motorized vehicle laws.

“Our officers will certainly use substantial discretion during the early stages in carrying out this enforcement. It’s going to take some time to get signs in place and for people to have access to updated maps and information,” said Rob Firth, Chief of Law Enforcement for the Colorado DOW. “We recognize that motorized vehicles have a substantial role in enhancing outdoor recreation in many areas of the state. This legislation gives us the ability to act when it comes to the most blatant violators such as when sensitive habitat is harmed or when hunters or outdoor enthusiasts have their activities interfered with by those who knowingly violate the regulations in place.”

Enforcement will be incidental, as the DOW will not be adding any new officers or resources to specifically enforce this regulation. DOW officers will issue citations in conjunction with carrying out their current duties.Penalties established for those who violate these regulations include a misdemeanor charge and a fine of $100. If the violation occurs while a person is hunting, fishing or trapping, 10 suspension points would also be assessed against their hunting/fishing privileges.

A person who commits a violation in a federal wilderness area would be charged with a misdemeanor and face a stiffer penalty, including a $200 fine and 15 license suspension points.

Anyone caught removing, destroying or defacing any sign related to motorized vehicle regulations will be charged with a misdemeanor and face a $100 fine. A penalty of 5 suspension points would be assessed to their hunting or fishing license.

All fines can be sent through the mail, and no court appearance is necessary unless otherwise requested by the defendant.

Ranchers, law enforcement officers and others with the authorization to operate a motor vehicle on federal public land are exempt from these regulations.

“This bill is the result of many people coming together in an effort to preserve public lands in Colorado. It addresses the growing problem of unauthorized motor vehicle use in prohibited areas and we look forward to assisting federal agencies in enforcement on public lands," said Tom Remington, Director of the Division of Wildlife.

Supporters of this bill include: State Representative Kathleen Curry (D-Gunnison) who sponsored the bill in the house, State Senator Lois Tochtrop (D-Thornton) who sponsored the bill in the senate, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the Colorado Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited, the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, the Colorado Mountain Club, Colorado Counties Inc., the Colorado Bow Hunters Association, and other local and national organizations.

Additional Information: For photos of Gov. Ritter signing this bill, please contact Tyler Baskfield.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

DOW SEEKS RIFLE AREA VOLUNTEERS

Do you love wildlife and have some time to volunteer? The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will host an orientation meeting for anyone interested in helping with several upcoming projects. The session will also serve as an orientation/interview session for volunteers interested in serving on the area Wildlife Rescue Team.

The orientation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rifle Fire District Conference Room C, 1850 Railroad Ave., Rifle, Colorado.

The Wildlife Rescue Team assists the DOW by responding to calls regarding orphaned and injured wildlife. The animals are transported to wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, or to the local DOW office. Capture and transport equipment and training are provided, but volunteers must have a dependable vehicle.

Volunteers can also learn about habitat enhancement projects, animal trap-and-transplant operations and other upcoming wildlife activities where help is needed.

RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 5th to confirm your attendance or to get more information regarding these or other volunteer opportunities, contact Linda Edwards, DOW volunteer coordinator at (970) 255-6145, linda.edwards@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.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/.

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Sept 2008

McClure Pass Sheep

Glenn,
I took these last weekend when they moved them out of Lead King Basin and over McClure Pass to the Muddy Creek. They had 2800+ and it will usually take 2 to 3 days to get them all the way to the ranch. Hope all is well with you guys, Cole.

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Shoot a wolf, save an elk?

Idaho Mountain Express and Guide

- Ketchum,ID,USA

Hunting is a desire, a calling, almost an instinct, that I know all too well. But some have forgotten that it's more than the hunt itself. ...

Click for full article: The Flume's 2007 year in review

Fairplay Flume - Bailey,CO,USA•

The next phase of the Tarryall Road paving project is postponed until 2010 because the Guanella Pass Road is given priority. •Shane Ebersbach, who had ...