The Colorado Trail Foundation could use your help on one of their Volunteer Trail Crews this year. Having enough volunteers on each of their Trail Crews means the neediest parts of The Colorado Trail will be improved.
Prospective volunteers sometimes say, “Let me know where you need me the most.” Because so many volunteers have already registered, here are the two crews where they have the most spaces available and where they could really use your help:
Crew 0419 – June 1-8. Cindy Johnson will lead this Segment 3 trail reroute effort to establish a sustainable route in place of a 900-foot section that’s unsustainable.
Crew 1019 – July 20-27. Dave Fitzwater’s Segment 17 crew will improve eroded sections by building check dams and drains where runoff is currently taking the Trail soil away.
You can register online to volunteer on a Trail Crew. Here are the links:
https://coloradotrail.org/volunteer/trail-crews/crew-schedule/
https://coloradotrail.org/volunteer/trail-crews/ctf-trail-crew-registration-and-waiver/
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Sunday, April 28, 2019
More Prescribed Burns Planned At Rocky Mountain National Park
Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct prescribed burns in the Beaver Meadows entrance area. Burning will only occur if favorable weather and fuel conditions permit. A 36 acre section of this area was burned this past October.
One of the primary reasons park managers conduct prescribed burns is to help protect life and property from wildland fire. Fire managers conduct burns in areas that may increase the likelihood that firefighters could hold a fire inside the park, near roads and in strategic locations. Prescribed fires reduce the amount of fuels available in the project area.
Prior to and during prescribed burns, fire managers closely monitor weather with multiple weather forecasts generated by the National Weather Service customized to the burn location and with frequent on site weather measurements. They also consider forecasted and observed wind speeds. Fire managers and fire personnel at the scene are constantly monitoring conditions during a prescribed burn and adapt accordingly. It is impossible to burn without generating smoke. Burning may be conducted for several weeks in multiple segments to limit daily smoke production.
Prescribed burning operations may begin as early as mid-May through October, depending on weather and fuel conditions. Ignition will likely occur on a weekday with smoldering and smoke emissions lasting for an additional 3-10 days. Smoke will be visible from Highways 36 and Tunnel Road as well as other locations in the park. Every effort will be made to minimize smoke impacts on visitors and the adjacent community; however some smoke is anticipated to flow down the Beaver Brook, and Big Thompson River corridors and into the Town of Estes Park. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health.
For more information see https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health. No trail or road closures are anticipated but visitors passing actively burning areas may be escorted by fire personnel to ensure their safety.
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One of the primary reasons park managers conduct prescribed burns is to help protect life and property from wildland fire. Fire managers conduct burns in areas that may increase the likelihood that firefighters could hold a fire inside the park, near roads and in strategic locations. Prescribed fires reduce the amount of fuels available in the project area.
Prior to and during prescribed burns, fire managers closely monitor weather with multiple weather forecasts generated by the National Weather Service customized to the burn location and with frequent on site weather measurements. They also consider forecasted and observed wind speeds. Fire managers and fire personnel at the scene are constantly monitoring conditions during a prescribed burn and adapt accordingly. It is impossible to burn without generating smoke. Burning may be conducted for several weeks in multiple segments to limit daily smoke production.
Prescribed burning operations may begin as early as mid-May through October, depending on weather and fuel conditions. Ignition will likely occur on a weekday with smoldering and smoke emissions lasting for an additional 3-10 days. Smoke will be visible from Highways 36 and Tunnel Road as well as other locations in the park. Every effort will be made to minimize smoke impacts on visitors and the adjacent community; however some smoke is anticipated to flow down the Beaver Brook, and Big Thompson River corridors and into the Town of Estes Park. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health.
For more information see https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health. No trail or road closures are anticipated but visitors passing actively burning areas may be escorted by fire personnel to ensure their safety.
Jeff
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
2018 Highlights of NPS Investigative Services Branch
A few weeks ago the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service published its annual report, which recaps significant cases, operations, awards and recognitions, and other noteworthy events that happened in the program throughout the year.
ISB Special Agents investigate complex, sensitive, and/or long-term cases of all types of crimes that occur across the National Park System, and work closely with US Park Rangers in the field every day. Investigations include crimes of violence, major property crimes, fraud, embezzlement, major resource violations, drug cultivation, and other incidents. Agents investigate new cases to multi-year investigations, and from isolated incidents to crimes spanning multiple agencies and nations.
The report shows that there is much more going on within our national parks than most citizens probably realize. For example, the report notes this investigation in Yellowstone National Park:
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ISB Special Agents investigate complex, sensitive, and/or long-term cases of all types of crimes that occur across the National Park System, and work closely with US Park Rangers in the field every day. Investigations include crimes of violence, major property crimes, fraud, embezzlement, major resource violations, drug cultivation, and other incidents. Agents investigate new cases to multi-year investigations, and from isolated incidents to crimes spanning multiple agencies and nations.
The report shows that there is much more going on within our national parks than most citizens probably realize. For example, the report notes this investigation in Yellowstone National Park:
On the morning of January 16, 2018, park staff discovered 52 bison, held at the Stephens Creek facility for possible quarantine, had been released from the pens. US Park Rangers and ISB Special Agents opened a criminal investigation of the incident and park staff worked to locate and recapture the bison. The bison were being held and tested for brucellosis at Stephens Creek as part of a plan being considered to establish a quarantine program in support of augmenting or establishing new conservation and cultural herds of disease-free plains bison. The program would also enhance cultural and nutritional opportunities for Native Americans, reduce the shipment of Yellowstone bison to meat processing facilities, and conserve a viable, wild population. The Stephens Creek facility is closed permanently to the public.The report also provides follow-ups to a few news items we've reported on in the past few years. To read the full report, please click here.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Broomfield man pleads guilty to five wildlife violations for unlawful killing of moose
A convicted Colorado poacher will pay almost $20,000 in fines for illegally killing, then abandoning a bull moose in Grand County last November.
On April 9 in a 14th Judicial District courtroom, the case against Callan Hyatt,19, of Broomfield culminated when he pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor wildlife violations including hunting in a careless manner, failing to locate wounded game, failing to dress wildlife, illegal possession of wildlife and hunting without a license. The fine total included a $10,000 further penalty - also referred to as the 'Samson law' - for the illegal take of a bull moose. Hyatt received a warning for a felony charge of willful destruction of wildlife.
Pending the decision of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hearings Examiner, Hyatt could receive up to a five-year suspension of his hunting and fishing privileges in 47 Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact states.
Officials learned of the dead moose the day after Hyatt killed it when a hunter called in a tip to a local CPW officer. By that time, the animal's meat had spoiled. When confronted by CPW District Wildlife Officer Jeff Behncke, Hyatt admitted that while hunting elk, he saw movement in the trees and fired his rifle in the direction without properly identifying the target, subsequently wounding a moose. Hyatt did not possess a moose license. He did not pursue the wounded moose as is required by law, abandoning it rather than tracking it, field-dressing it and reporting the incident. The officer says Hyatt's poor choices are what prompted the serious charges.
"We understand hunting mistakes and accidents will happen, but we expect sportsmen and women to take immediate responsibility for their actions," said Behncke. "Thankfully the vast majority of hunters are ethical and do the right thing in cases like this; unfortunately, there are a few that may prefer to try and evade authorities. We offer everyone this advice; if you accidentally kill the wrong species, you should call us right away and field dress the animal immediately so that it does not spoil."
Behncke says doing the right thing can be the difference between a simple $70.50 fine, or a $20,000 citation, felony charges and the loss of hunting and fishing privileges.
While investigating, Behncke discovered footprints in the snow and recovered a .270 caliber bullet from the carcass. The officer began searching nearby hunting camps for more information. At the second camp he visited, the officer matched the boots Hyatt was wearing to the prints he had seen in the snow. He also learned Hyatt had a .270 caliber rifle in his possession at camp.
"We thank Colorado Parks and Wildlife for their detailed investigation that resulted in the successful discovery and prosecution of the defendant," said Deputy District Attorney Kathryn Dowdell of the 14th Judicial District. "A hunter has the absolute responsibility to confirm their target and ethically harvest a legal animal. This case represents one of the worst illegal killings and waste of a bull moose in Grand County in recent years. Those who seek to illegally kill wildlife will be held responsible for wasting this valuable resource of the State of Colorado."
Behncke says he is currently investigating the poaching of two additional moose and one bull elk shot and abandoned in Game Management Unit 28 in Grand County.
"A legal, bull moose hunter waits a minimum of four years to draw a license," adds Behncke. "In fact, many hunters never draw a license in their lifetime because of the very limited license allocations. This act essentially stole that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from a legal hunter."
CPW credits the hunter that called in to report finding the dead moose. "He had two young sons with him," said Behncke. "I think the father set a great example about how to handle a situation like this by reporting what he saw as soon as possible."
The public can report wildlife crimes anonymously by calling Operation Game Thief at 877-265-6648. Rewards are available if the information leads to an arrest or citation.
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On April 9 in a 14th Judicial District courtroom, the case against Callan Hyatt,19, of Broomfield culminated when he pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor wildlife violations including hunting in a careless manner, failing to locate wounded game, failing to dress wildlife, illegal possession of wildlife and hunting without a license. The fine total included a $10,000 further penalty - also referred to as the 'Samson law' - for the illegal take of a bull moose. Hyatt received a warning for a felony charge of willful destruction of wildlife.
Pending the decision of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hearings Examiner, Hyatt could receive up to a five-year suspension of his hunting and fishing privileges in 47 Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact states.
Officials learned of the dead moose the day after Hyatt killed it when a hunter called in a tip to a local CPW officer. By that time, the animal's meat had spoiled. When confronted by CPW District Wildlife Officer Jeff Behncke, Hyatt admitted that while hunting elk, he saw movement in the trees and fired his rifle in the direction without properly identifying the target, subsequently wounding a moose. Hyatt did not possess a moose license. He did not pursue the wounded moose as is required by law, abandoning it rather than tracking it, field-dressing it and reporting the incident. The officer says Hyatt's poor choices are what prompted the serious charges.
"We understand hunting mistakes and accidents will happen, but we expect sportsmen and women to take immediate responsibility for their actions," said Behncke. "Thankfully the vast majority of hunters are ethical and do the right thing in cases like this; unfortunately, there are a few that may prefer to try and evade authorities. We offer everyone this advice; if you accidentally kill the wrong species, you should call us right away and field dress the animal immediately so that it does not spoil."
Behncke says doing the right thing can be the difference between a simple $70.50 fine, or a $20,000 citation, felony charges and the loss of hunting and fishing privileges.
While investigating, Behncke discovered footprints in the snow and recovered a .270 caliber bullet from the carcass. The officer began searching nearby hunting camps for more information. At the second camp he visited, the officer matched the boots Hyatt was wearing to the prints he had seen in the snow. He also learned Hyatt had a .270 caliber rifle in his possession at camp.
"We thank Colorado Parks and Wildlife for their detailed investigation that resulted in the successful discovery and prosecution of the defendant," said Deputy District Attorney Kathryn Dowdell of the 14th Judicial District. "A hunter has the absolute responsibility to confirm their target and ethically harvest a legal animal. This case represents one of the worst illegal killings and waste of a bull moose in Grand County in recent years. Those who seek to illegally kill wildlife will be held responsible for wasting this valuable resource of the State of Colorado."
Behncke says he is currently investigating the poaching of two additional moose and one bull elk shot and abandoned in Game Management Unit 28 in Grand County.
"A legal, bull moose hunter waits a minimum of four years to draw a license," adds Behncke. "In fact, many hunters never draw a license in their lifetime because of the very limited license allocations. This act essentially stole that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from a legal hunter."
CPW credits the hunter that called in to report finding the dead moose. "He had two young sons with him," said Behncke. "I think the father set a great example about how to handle a situation like this by reporting what he saw as soon as possible."
The public can report wildlife crimes anonymously by calling Operation Game Thief at 877-265-6648. Rewards are available if the information leads to an arrest or citation.
Jeff
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Tick Season in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park posted this information on their Facebook page the other day:
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When are ticks most abundant in #RMNP? Would you guess April – June?! Yes, it’s tick season again in areas all the way up to subalpine elevations.
Ticks hang out at the tops of tall grasses and shrubs in areas where animals tend to travel. When an animal – or a human – passes by they will attach themselves to feed on the blood of their hosts. Ticks can transmit diseases to human hosts; in this area, Colorado Tick Fever is the most commonly-transmitted disease (much moreso than Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever).
When outside, try to walk on trails away from vegetation; when you brush against vegetation, ticks can get on you. Dress to cover skin by wearing long sleeves and long pants. Pull your socks over the cuffs of your pants to prevent ticks from finding your skin.
Insect repellents that contains DEET can be effective in repelling ticks.
Do a "tick check" every few hours when outside, checking yourself and your children carefully, head to toe. Ticks like tight places, like waistbands and tops of socks, hairlines, underarms, crotch areas, etc. Ticks can take up to several hours to embed, which gives you time to find them first and remove them.
If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible, carefully and properly so you don’t leave its head embedded which can cause infection. Use tweezers and grab the tick as close to the skin as possible and slowly pull the tick straight out. Then wash and disinfect the area carefully and thoroughly.
Don’t just throw a tick away! Dispose of a live tick by either covering it completely and thoroughly on all sides with tape; or put it in a container of rubbing alcohol, or flush it down the toilet.
Remember - Think SAFE – Stay SAFE
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Sunday, April 7, 2019
Spring weather brings the reminder to be Bear Aware in Colorado
The official start to spring brings the annual reminder from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that bears are emerging from their slumber and beginning the search for food. Residents and visitors to bear country statewide need to do their part to help conserve our wildlife by working to reduce the chances of human-bear interactions.
Improper food storage and forgetting to lock a vehicle resulted in a Breckenridge resident's car being destroyed in just the first week of April.
"We stress it every year, small behaviors by people can make a huge difference for bears," said Tom Davies, district wildlife manager in Summit County. "We need people to keep cars and garages locked, keep attractants out of reach and properly use and lock bear-proof trash cans. When you are living in bear country, you have a responsibility to follow ordinances and be conscientious. If you don't, you should expect that we will be issuing warnings and fines."
In some Colorado communities, bears were spotted during normal winter rest periods because ample food was available all season as humans failed to practice good bear aware behavior. In Breckenridge, two bears that had access to trash all winter not only didn't hibernate, but put on over 60 pounds.
"Some bears near our cities don't hibernate because there is a constant source of food ranging from garbage to bird feeders to dog food and whatever they can find in open garages," said Frank McGee, area wildlife manager for the Pikes Peak region. "That is why we asked Manitou Springs to pass an ordinance to mandate bear-proof trash cans. And we believe it's working. We're making a similar effort with Colorado Springs."
In the spring, bears should find natural food sources when they emerge from hibernation as new plants and grasses begin to sprout. Bears are omnivores and primarily eat vegetation such as grasses, forbs, berries, acorns, and seeds – food sources that span their waking seasons. But if natural food becomes scarce, or if human-provided food is easy to access, bears will begin looking in residential areas for their next meal.
Though most human-bear interactions occur in the late summer months, a late frost or prolonged dry weather could lead to localized natural food failures, pushing black bears to be more persistent in their search for human-food sources. Being bear aware not only protects your home and property, but it can also save a bear’s life.
“Our area staff worked hard this winter to get some rehabilitated orphaned cubs back into the wild and give them a second chance at life in the wild,” said Kristin Cannon, area wildlife manager for Area 2, covering Boulder and Estes Park. ”The hard reality is that most orphaned cubs lose their mother due to humans being careless with trash and feed. When a bear has easy access to garbage or pet food, the need for calories will trump that animal’s natural fear of humans. Unfortunately, that makes bear conflicts much more likely to occur.”
We all play a role in minimizing interactions with bears by establishing strong bear-aware habits that can help prevent conflicts throughout the year.
Tips to prevent human/bear conflicts include:
•Keep garbage in a well-secured enclosure and only put out garbage on the morning of pickup; bring in empty cans back inside before dark.
•Use a bear-resistant trash can or dumpster. These are available online or from your trash hauler.
•Clean all garbage cans regularly to keep them odor free. The scent of ammonia can deter bears.
•Take down all bird feeders by April 15 – bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts. Birds don't need to be fed during the spring and summer. Hang feeders again in mid-November.
•Don't leave pet food or stock feed outside – never provide food sources for any wildlife.
•Keep garage doors and windows closed and locked, especially between dusk and dawn.
•Don’t leave attractants such as snacks, food wrappers, gum, or even scented hand lotions in your car; and always lock vehicle doors.
•Use bear boxes or bear-proof containers for food and scented items when camping.
•Don't leave food outside while camping. If bear boxes aren't available local all food in a vehicle.
•Review CPW’s Bearproofing Your Home Fact Sheet and conduct a home audit to be sure you are not attracting bears to your property.
•Talk to your neighbors and kids about being bear aware.
For more information about Living with Bears in Colorado, visit https://cpw.state.co.us/bears.
Jeff
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Improper food storage and forgetting to lock a vehicle resulted in a Breckenridge resident's car being destroyed in just the first week of April.
In some Colorado communities, bears were spotted during normal winter rest periods because ample food was available all season as humans failed to practice good bear aware behavior. In Breckenridge, two bears that had access to trash all winter not only didn't hibernate, but put on over 60 pounds.
"Some bears near our cities don't hibernate because there is a constant source of food ranging from garbage to bird feeders to dog food and whatever they can find in open garages," said Frank McGee, area wildlife manager for the Pikes Peak region. "That is why we asked Manitou Springs to pass an ordinance to mandate bear-proof trash cans. And we believe it's working. We're making a similar effort with Colorado Springs."
In the spring, bears should find natural food sources when they emerge from hibernation as new plants and grasses begin to sprout. Bears are omnivores and primarily eat vegetation such as grasses, forbs, berries, acorns, and seeds – food sources that span their waking seasons. But if natural food becomes scarce, or if human-provided food is easy to access, bears will begin looking in residential areas for their next meal.
Though most human-bear interactions occur in the late summer months, a late frost or prolonged dry weather could lead to localized natural food failures, pushing black bears to be more persistent in their search for human-food sources. Being bear aware not only protects your home and property, but it can also save a bear’s life.
“Our area staff worked hard this winter to get some rehabilitated orphaned cubs back into the wild and give them a second chance at life in the wild,” said Kristin Cannon, area wildlife manager for Area 2, covering Boulder and Estes Park. ”The hard reality is that most orphaned cubs lose their mother due to humans being careless with trash and feed. When a bear has easy access to garbage or pet food, the need for calories will trump that animal’s natural fear of humans. Unfortunately, that makes bear conflicts much more likely to occur.”
We all play a role in minimizing interactions with bears by establishing strong bear-aware habits that can help prevent conflicts throughout the year.
Tips to prevent human/bear conflicts include:
•Keep garbage in a well-secured enclosure and only put out garbage on the morning of pickup; bring in empty cans back inside before dark.
•Use a bear-resistant trash can or dumpster. These are available online or from your trash hauler.
•Clean all garbage cans regularly to keep them odor free. The scent of ammonia can deter bears.
•Take down all bird feeders by April 15 – bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts. Birds don't need to be fed during the spring and summer. Hang feeders again in mid-November.
•Don't leave pet food or stock feed outside – never provide food sources for any wildlife.
•Keep garage doors and windows closed and locked, especially between dusk and dawn.
•Don’t leave attractants such as snacks, food wrappers, gum, or even scented hand lotions in your car; and always lock vehicle doors.
•Use bear boxes or bear-proof containers for food and scented items when camping.
•Don't leave food outside while camping. If bear boxes aren't available local all food in a vehicle.
•Review CPW’s Bearproofing Your Home Fact Sheet and conduct a home audit to be sure you are not attracting bears to your property.
•Talk to your neighbors and kids about being bear aware.
For more information about Living with Bears in Colorado, visit https://cpw.state.co.us/bears.
Jeff
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Decision Reached On Exotic Plant Management Plan In Rocky Mountain National Park
The National Park Service has released the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Exotic Plant Management Plan at Rocky Mountain National Park. This decision document enables the park to improve management of invasive exotic plants by using the most effective available control methods. The park will adopt an adaptive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) decision-making framework that incorporates the best available science, expert knowledge, site assessments, and monitoring to determine the extent of exotic species infestations, determine if management is necessary, and determine the most effective methods. Management actions will be prioritized based on the level of threat to park resources, the size and extent of species infestations, and the park’s ability to control those infestations.
The number of invasive exotic plant species in the park has grown over the years despite control efforts. Invasive exotic plants are capable of spreading rapidly, outcompeting native plants, and drastically altering ecosystem conditions and processes. Non-native invasive plants are appearing at increasing elevations in the park, as well. Cheatgrass, which was limited to the lowest elevations of the park twenty years ago, is now spreading to areas above 9,500 feet in elevation.
An Environmental Assessment was prepared in November, 2018, to examine alternative actions and environmental impacts associated with the Exotic Plant Management Plan. Initial public scoping for the project began in October 2016, and 3 public meetings followed in November 2016.
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The number of invasive exotic plant species in the park has grown over the years despite control efforts. Invasive exotic plants are capable of spreading rapidly, outcompeting native plants, and drastically altering ecosystem conditions and processes. Non-native invasive plants are appearing at increasing elevations in the park, as well. Cheatgrass, which was limited to the lowest elevations of the park twenty years ago, is now spreading to areas above 9,500 feet in elevation.
An Environmental Assessment was prepared in November, 2018, to examine alternative actions and environmental impacts associated with the Exotic Plant Management Plan. Initial public scoping for the project began in October 2016, and 3 public meetings followed in November 2016.
Jeff
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Monday, April 1, 2019
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet April 10 in Denver
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss recommended trail funding allocations, recommended non-motorized trail grants, 2019 Wildlife Habitat Program, Baker’s Peak Ranch request for funding proposal, CPW research contributions, 2020 - 2024 Big Game Season Structure public outreach results, Partners in the Outdoors program, Colorado mountain lion management, and the Eldorado Canyon to Walker Ranch Connection feasibility study at its April meeting.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. on April 10 at CPW’s Hunter Education Building at 6060 Broadway in Denver.
Additional agenda items include:
• Emergency regulations for migratory game birds/waterfowl
• Public Access Working Group
• Department of Agriculture Update
• Department of Natural Resources Update
• Financial Update
• GOCO Update
• Colorado Lottery Update •Executive Session
A complete agenda for this meeting can be found on the CPW website.
The commission meets regularly and travels to communities around the state to facilitate public participation. Anyone can listen to commission meetings through the CPW website. This opportunity keeps constituents informed about the development of regulations and how the commission works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to manage the parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation programs administered by the agency. Find out more about the commission on the CPW website.
The next commission meeting will take place May 9 - 10 in Grand Junction.
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The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. on April 10 at CPW’s Hunter Education Building at 6060 Broadway in Denver.
Additional agenda items include:
• Emergency regulations for migratory game birds/waterfowl
• Public Access Working Group
• Department of Agriculture Update
• Department of Natural Resources Update
• Financial Update
• GOCO Update
• Colorado Lottery Update •Executive Session
A complete agenda for this meeting can be found on the CPW website.
The commission meets regularly and travels to communities around the state to facilitate public participation. Anyone can listen to commission meetings through the CPW website. This opportunity keeps constituents informed about the development of regulations and how the commission works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to manage the parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation programs administered by the agency. Find out more about the commission on the CPW website.
The next commission meeting will take place May 9 - 10 in Grand Junction.
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