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
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No Hunting In Dinosaur National Monument
Craig K-Mart Closing
The Craig K-Mart is closing. According to store manger David Ross the employees were informed this morning that the store is scheduled to close on December 11th. The closing will effect about 30 people. Effective immediately the Craig K-Mart will no longer sell Continue reading
Meeting To Discuss Hunting And Fishing Fees
Another meeting to discuss increasing Colorado hunting and fishing license fees will take place this Wednesday in Kremmling. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is anticipating a significant budge shortfall this year, so increasing fees could help offset the deficit. The majority of the C-P-W management programs are funded by fees charged for hunting and fishing licenses. Unlike other state agencies, C-P-W does not receive money 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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Fees For Hunting And Fishing Licenses May Increase
Another meeting to discuss increasing Colorado hunting and fishing license fees will take place on Wednesday August 10th at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office in Steamboat. CPW is anticipating a significant budge shortfall this year, so increasing fees could help to offset the deficit. The majority of the CPW wildlife management programs are funded by fees charged for hunting and fishing licenses. Unlike other state agencies, Continue reading
CPW Considering Increasing License Fees
A meeting is being held tonight in Meeker to allow the public and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to discuss increasing hunting and fishing license fees. CPW is anticipating significant a budge shortfall this year, so increasing these fees could help to offset the deficit. The majority of the CPW wildlife management programs are funded by fees charged Continue reading
Family “Cast and Blast” In Craig
A free “Cast and Blast” for families is being offered by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife next weekend in Craig. Representatives from CPW and other volunteers will teach participants the basics of shooting, archery and fishing in a fun, family friendly way. Fishing and archery equipment and firearms will be provided. Participants may bring their own Continue reading
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Important Info For Hunters
Apprentice licenses and hunter education test out options are now being offered through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. These options, that went in to effect on April 6th, are intended to fosters peoples interest and get people active in the out doors. The Hunter Education test-out option is being offered to U.S Military and people over the age of 50. Continue reading
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Required CPW Permits And Licenses Now Available
Licenses, permits, and registrations are now available for boating, fishing, hunting, and off highway driving for the 2016 2017 season in Colorado. These documents can all be purchased from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Anglers in the area must purchase a 2016 fishing license which will be good through march of 2017. Mountain lion Continue reading
Representative From N.W. Colorado Needed For Sportsmen Roundtable
A meeting is being held to elect a representative from Northwest Colorado to sit on the Sportsmen Roundtable. The meeting will take place Monday night at 6:30 in the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Anyone who would like to represent the Northwest Region on the Sportsmen’s Roundtable should attend the meeting and plan on offering an Continue reading
Man Charged in Hunting Death of Teen Boy
Prosecutors have charged a man accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy while hunting on western Colorado’s Grand Mesa. The Mesa County District Attorney’s Office said Friday that 59-year-old Guy Pohto, of Cook, Minnesota, is charged with reckless manslaughter and hunting in a careless manner for the September 13th Continue reading
Bennet Urges Reauthorization of LWCF Funds
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is urging reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Bennet says it’s not included in the current stopgap funding measure and will expire next week. LWCF supports the conservation of parks, open spaces, and wildlife habitat for the benefit of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Many parts of Colorado have received LWCF funding, including the White Continue reading
