Highway 40 was closed from 2 in the afternoon Thursday to around 10 in the morning Friday between Maybell and Dinosaur, due to the Winter Valley Fire, which ignited Thursday south of Elk Springs. The fire, which was thought to be around 10 to 15 acres as of noon, had expanded to Continue reading
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UPDATE: Highway 40 Reopened, Fire Over 8 Square Miles
Boating Season Extended At Elkhead
Elkhead Reservoir’s Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection station will be open through October 23rd, two weeks longer than originally scheduled, which will give waterfowl hunters and boaters increased access to the reservoir. The initial plan was to close the inspection station on Oct. 9. However, additional Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection funds became Continue reading
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Apply For Bow Hunts In Grand Valley
Hunters can apply now to participate in six limited special access mule deer archery hunts that will occur in Grand Valley this fall. Colorado Parks and Wildlife are sponsoring a variety of hunts in the Tilman Bishop, Grand Junction and Orchard Mesa Wildlife areas. Hunters interested in applying for the hunts need to drop off or mail in an application to Continue reading
Antler Hunters Should Avoid Wildlife
Shed Antler Hunters in the area need to take the proper steps to avoid disturbing area wildlife during the winter season. The BLM is reminding people planning on collecting antlers that mule deer and elk are especially vulnerable to disturbance during the winter months due to heavy snow which makes it difficult for them to forage. Unintended Continue reading
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Stay Safe While Hunting
Every year a hand full of hunters must be rescued from the high country, because they do not properly prepare for their hunt. Hunters get trapped by snowstorms, injured in accidents or simply get lost. Hunters should be aware that the altitude in in our area may limit their physical abilities and could have adverse affects on their health. Hunters should also Continue reading
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Help Track Chronic Wasting Disease
Wildlife officials are looking for the help of hunters to track Chronic Wasting Disease in Wyoming. Fish and Wildlife officials have asked anyone that kills a deer near the Green River area, to have the animal sampled for the disease. Chronic Wasting Disease attacks the central nervous system Continue reading
No Hunting In Dinosaur National Monument
With hunting season underway, hunters in areas near Dinosaur National Monument need to be aware that hunting within the monument is prohibited. The boundaries of the monument are well marked, but hunters are responsible for ensuring they stay outside the perimeter. Killing or removing any animal or animal parts including shed antlers from Continue reading
Lost Solar Fire Nearly Doubles In Size
High winds and low humidity over the past couple days have resulted in rapid growth in The Lost Solar Fire, burning in the Flat Top Wilderness area about 25 miles east of Meeker. The lightning started Fire which began a month Continue reading
Area Hunting Effected By Beaver Creek Fire
Due to the ongoing Beaver Creek Fire, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has closed much of Game Management Unit 161 and surrounding areas in North Park to hunting through the fall seasons. The 35,000 acre fire began burning beetle-killed trees in late June and will likely continue burning until the first snows move into the area. For the safety of Continue reading
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Removal Of Antlers From Dinosaur National Park Still Illegal
Another warning has been issued to shed antler hunters reminding them that is illegal to remove antlers from Dinosaur National Monument. In fact, all objects, including deer and elk antlers, within the monument are protected by law and may not be removed. If you are caught removing antlers from Continue reading
Warning Issued To Shed-antler Hunters
A warning has been sent out to shed-antler hunters in Northwest Colorado by thee Bureau of Land Management, reminding them that it is illegal to take your motorized vehicle off existing roads on BLM land. According to Hunter Seim, the field manager at the BLM’s little snake field Continue reading
Prescribed Burn Planned for Rio Blanco County
The Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Aldrich Lakes area beginning Sunday. The 1200 acre prescribed fire site is about 19 miles northeast of Meeker and 19 miles south of Craig, on National Forest System lands and next Continue reading
