 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Novice trappers and small game predator hunters interested in increasing their chance of success are invited to learn about trapping and the fine art of calling during Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Predator Calling and Trapping 101. The one-time class will be held Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the CPW Hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Avenue in Grand Junction. There is no fee for the class; however, pre-registration is required. Click on this link, www.register-ed.com/events/view/70523, or go to www.register-ed.com, select 'Colorado', then select 'View Upcoming Events" under the 'Colorado Outreach' link, then scroll down to the 'Predator Calling and Trapping 101' section. Registration is also available by phone at 970-255-6100. "Learning how to call properly is one of the most effective ways to be successful when hunting predators like coyotes, bobcats and foxes," said Kathleen Tadvick, education coordinator for CPW. "Although the difference between a good call and a bad call may be small, it makes a huge difference in the field. Also, there is much to know about how to trap legally and ethically in Colorado." Instructor, and Senior HuntMaster, Dan Uhrich and CPW staff will provide guidance about a wide variety of topics including the Harvest Information Program, the variety of predator calls and decoys, day calling vs night calling, camouflage clothing, the variety of live traps and lures that can be legally used in Colorado and other state rules and regulations. "This a great opportunity for the novice trapper and predator hunter," said Tadvick. "We expect there will be quite a lot of interest, so we encourage people to sign up right away." For more information about small game hunting in Colorado, visit cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/SmallGame.aspx ### CPW is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 42 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado. |
Saturday, November 21, 2015
CPW TO OFFER PREDATOR CALLING AND TRAPPING 101 CLASS IN GRAND JUNCTION
Monday, November 16, 2015
http://coloradooutdoorsmag.com/2015/11/13/an-important-message-from-cpw-director-bob-broscheid/
A century ago, wildlife conservation in the United States was
focused on the protection and improvement of our lands and wildlife
populations. Game wardens were hired and charged with enforcing new
regulations on wildlife take, designed to ensure that wildlife species
would remain abundant for future generations. Hatcheries were developed
to provide more opportunities for fishing in the nation’s vast network
of lakes and streams. Hunting, fishing and exploring the outdoors were
considered hardy sports that improved the national character and
provided opportunities for individuals to prove their worth. These
examples and many others were made possible by sportsmen and women’s
willingness to pay directly for conservation.
Much has changed over the last 100 years, but the value of wildlife and the outdoor experience has not. Today, Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the largest elk herd in North America, raises more than 90 million fish annually and is busy tracking disease, mitigating invasive species and educating outdoor enthusiasts on how to safely recreate on Colorado’s rivers and in the backcountry. Simultaneously, Colorado’s strong economy is bringing in new residents who want to be here because of Colorado’s natural beauty, diverse landscapes and access to outdoor recreation. Cities have developed where small towns had been and a growing population is filling in all corners of Colorado’s landscape. Oil and gas development is expanding as new technology allows access to resources that were previously impossible to extract. These sweeping changes have altered the landscape upon which Colorado’s wildlife depends. However, none of these trends change the fact that hunters and anglers continue to pay for the management of fish and wildlife.
As threats to wildlife and the complexities of management increase,
Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues to adapt to these challenges with
an ever-shrinking revenue dollar by becoming more efficient and scaling
back on services and programs. In the past several years alone, we have
cut more than $40 million out of our wildlife program budgets and
defunded more than 50 wildlife positions.
At the end of 2011, the Division of Wildlife merged with Colorado State Parks to create Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The merger allowed the Parks and Wildlife Commission to take advantage of additional efficiencies and reduce costs; it also provided opportunity for two of Colorado’s premier outdoor recreation agencies to speak with one voice. Our wildlife managers serve and protect as their game warden counterparts did a century ago, while taking on new responsibilities such as education, land-use planning and biological monitoring. Similarly, park rangers are patrolling and keeping our state parks safe while introducing people to unique outdoor recreation experiences. The roles in which our employees serve have expanded to include education specialists, researchers, biologists and customer service representatives to name a few — all designed to serve Colorado more effectively. The combination of our skills allows us to be stronger as an agency, and better at not only managing our natural resources, but also reminding people why that management is important and providing more opportunities to get outdoors.
Although the merger allowed for certain efficiencies, it was not a magic bullet to solve budgetary problems on either “side of the agency.” The two agencies merged, but the funding sources that provide support remain separate, as mandated by state and federal law. The Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts passed 78 and 65 years ago, respectively, require that revenues collected through hunting and fishing licenses must fund wildlife programs and cannot be used for unrelated purposes. As a result, our agency’s budgets remain separate. Revenues that support both sides of our agency budget, wildlife programs and parks, have not kept pace with the cost of doing business today. Historically, Colorado fishing and hunting fees have been increased every 7-10 years. Our last resident price increase was passed by the legislature in 2005; the one before that was approved in 1988. Part of the reason why we have been able to extend the period between increases is because nonresident big-game licenses have been tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since 2000.
Nonresident big-game license fees increase slightly in most years, helping us to keep revenue in line with costs to a degree. However, as a result of CPI, resident big-game hunters are paying less now than they have historically when compared to their nonresident counterparts. Resident fees are also low in comparison to historic prices and resident prices in other states. A resident elk hunter in 1984 paid today’s equivalent of $66 for an elk tag; in 1955 his father would have paid $88. Colorado’s prices are also typically below the average when looking at our neighboring Western states.
Although potentially compelling, none of these facts makes it any easier to open our wallets and support increasing fees to hunt and fish. Colorado’s economy is growing, but that doesn’t mean that folks don’t have to work hard to raise their families and earn a living wage. However, hunters and anglers have always been strong supporters of wildlife and habitat conservation and are the reason we enjoy such abundant fish and wildlife populations today. Even as a shrinking percentage of Colorado’s booming population, we have the ability to raise our voices and speak about what Colorado means to us. The Colorado we all cherish has healthy wildlife populations, open spaces and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities that allow everyone to explore our natural world and discover themselves, in no small part made possible by the financial contributions of sportsmen and women. How much does that Colorado mean to you?
Written by Bob Broscheid.
Broscheid is an avid outdoorsman who loves Colorado and its abundant
natural and recreational resources. Broscheid took the helm at Colorado
Parks and Wildlife in 2013.
A bull elk. Photo by © Jerry Neal/CPW.
Much has changed over the last 100 years, but the value of wildlife and the outdoor experience has not. Today, Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the largest elk herd in North America, raises more than 90 million fish annually and is busy tracking disease, mitigating invasive species and educating outdoor enthusiasts on how to safely recreate on Colorado’s rivers and in the backcountry. Simultaneously, Colorado’s strong economy is bringing in new residents who want to be here because of Colorado’s natural beauty, diverse landscapes and access to outdoor recreation. Cities have developed where small towns had been and a growing population is filling in all corners of Colorado’s landscape. Oil and gas development is expanding as new technology allows access to resources that were previously impossible to extract. These sweeping changes have altered the landscape upon which Colorado’s wildlife depends. However, none of these trends change the fact that hunters and anglers continue to pay for the management of fish and wildlife.
Photo by © Wayne D. Lewis/CPW.
At the end of 2011, the Division of Wildlife merged with Colorado State Parks to create Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The merger allowed the Parks and Wildlife Commission to take advantage of additional efficiencies and reduce costs; it also provided opportunity for two of Colorado’s premier outdoor recreation agencies to speak with one voice. Our wildlife managers serve and protect as their game warden counterparts did a century ago, while taking on new responsibilities such as education, land-use planning and biological monitoring. Similarly, park rangers are patrolling and keeping our state parks safe while introducing people to unique outdoor recreation experiences. The roles in which our employees serve have expanded to include education specialists, researchers, biologists and customer service representatives to name a few — all designed to serve Colorado more effectively. The combination of our skills allows us to be stronger as an agency, and better at not only managing our natural resources, but also reminding people why that management is important and providing more opportunities to get outdoors.
Although the merger allowed for certain efficiencies, it was not a magic bullet to solve budgetary problems on either “side of the agency.” The two agencies merged, but the funding sources that provide support remain separate, as mandated by state and federal law. The Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts passed 78 and 65 years ago, respectively, require that revenues collected through hunting and fishing licenses must fund wildlife programs and cannot be used for unrelated purposes. As a result, our agency’s budgets remain separate. Revenues that support both sides of our agency budget, wildlife programs and parks, have not kept pace with the cost of doing business today. Historically, Colorado fishing and hunting fees have been increased every 7-10 years. Our last resident price increase was passed by the legislature in 2005; the one before that was approved in 1988. Part of the reason why we have been able to extend the period between increases is because nonresident big-game licenses have been tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since 2000.
Nonresident big-game license fees increase slightly in most years, helping us to keep revenue in line with costs to a degree. However, as a result of CPI, resident big-game hunters are paying less now than they have historically when compared to their nonresident counterparts. Resident fees are also low in comparison to historic prices and resident prices in other states. A resident elk hunter in 1984 paid today’s equivalent of $66 for an elk tag; in 1955 his father would have paid $88. Colorado’s prices are also typically below the average when looking at our neighboring Western states.
Although potentially compelling, none of these facts makes it any easier to open our wallets and support increasing fees to hunt and fish. Colorado’s economy is growing, but that doesn’t mean that folks don’t have to work hard to raise their families and earn a living wage. However, hunters and anglers have always been strong supporters of wildlife and habitat conservation and are the reason we enjoy such abundant fish and wildlife populations today. Even as a shrinking percentage of Colorado’s booming population, we have the ability to raise our voices and speak about what Colorado means to us. The Colorado we all cherish has healthy wildlife populations, open spaces and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities that allow everyone to explore our natural world and discover themselves, in no small part made possible by the financial contributions of sportsmen and women. How much does that Colorado mean to you?
Written by Bob Broscheid.
Broscheid is an avid outdoorsman who loves Colorado and its abundant
natural and recreational resources. Broscheid took the helm at Colorado
Parks and Wildlife in 2013.
Friday, August 7, 2015
HUNTERS ADVISED ABOUT HIGHWAY 9 SAFETY PROJECT
- GET INFO NOW AND AVOID DELAYS KREMMLING, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises all hunters planning to travel on State Highway 9 this fall that now is the time to get information, plan an alternate route or anticipate extended delays due to major road construction. The highway, one of the main routes from Interstate 70 to prime hunting areas in Colorado's Northwest Region, is undergoing an extensive two-year improvement project from mile marker 126 at the north edge of Summit County to mile marker 137, south of Kremmling. After consulting with CPW officials from Hot Sulphur Springs for design recommendations, and with matching funds raised by area landowners, concerned citizens and local governments, the Colorado Department of Transportation's project will feature wider lanes, improved sightlines and seven wildlife crossings, including two overpasses - the first of their kind in Colorado. Construction will not occur during the winter season, according to CDOT. "There are several options to get information and we strongly advise that hunters do that now, then check again when it gets closer to hunting season," said Area Wildlife Manager Lyle Sidener of Hot Sulphur Springs. "Construction is very heavy and traffic will be slow on Highway 9 for the duration of the project, but hunters should be able to access the units they are heading to." For more information about the project, including construction dates and alternate routes, hunters can visit http://www.codot.gov/projects/sh9wildlife <https://www.codot.gov/projects/sh9wildlife> In addition, hunters can call the project hotline at 970-724-4724, request information by sending an email to SH9Kremmling@publicinfoteam.com <SH9Kremmling@publicinfoteam.com> , or contact CPW's area office in Hot Sulphur Springs at 970-725-6200.
Friday, July 31, 2015
HUNTERS CAN REGISTER FOR CPW'S FREE 'UPLAND GAME BIRD 101'
HUNTERS CAN REGISTER FOR CPW'S FREE 'UPLAND GAME BIRD 101' GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Novice bird hunters are invited to attend Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 'Upland Game Bird Hunting 101' seminar, Thursday Aug. 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Avenue in Grand Junction. Space is limited and a reservation is required. To reserve your spot, visit http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/64159 <http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/64159> , or go to http://www.register-ed.com <http://www.register-ed.com/> , select, 'Colorado' then click on 'View Upcoming Events' in the 'Colorado Outreach' tab. Scroll down for the registration link.
Friday, June 5, 2015
We are reaching out to you because of your past participation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in issues of interest to sportsmen. CPW is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsmen’s Roundtable now through 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. We would encourage you to apply or pass this information on to others you think would be interested. Responsibilities of members include: 1) Participating in a half day in-person meeting twice a year at meeting locations that rotate around the state. 2) Participating in conference calls every two to three months. 3) Sharing information and ideas with other sportsmen and CPW staff including the Director and Leadership Team members on pressing issues. The two-year term runs from August 2015 until August 2017. Volunteering for the Sportsmen’s Roundtable is a great opportunity to share information with CPW on recreation and management issues that are relevant to hunters, anglers, and trappers. Be an integral part of the conversation! Fill out the application available online <http://goo.gl/forms/N9E0sTceJ7>. For more information about the process, please visit our website at http://cpw.state.co.us or contact Jody Kennedy at (303) 866-3203 x 4671 or jody.kennedy@state.co.us. Hunters and anglers are vitally important to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and to the successful management of Colorado’s wildlife. Sportsmen are directly affected by the agency’s fish and wildlife management decisions and provide much of the funding for wildlife conservation in the state. CPW encourages effective channels for consulting with the state’s hunters and anglers through the Sportsmen’s Roundtable and Regional Sportsmen’s Caucuses. The Sportsmen’s Roundtable is a statewide panel comprised of 16 statewide members appointed by CPW and at least two delegates from each of the four Sportsmen’s Regional Caucuses. Members meet in person twice a year to help the agency by sharing information, discussing important topics and identifying emerging issues or concerns. The four regional Sportsmen’s Caucuses hold meetings twice a year that are open to all local hunters and anglers to discuss regional issues that are then shared with the statewide Roundtable. The Colorado Sportsmen’s Roundtable is made up of individual members who represent a broad range of interests related to hunting, fishing and trapping in Colorado. These interests include, but are not limited to, small and big game hunting, sport fishing, outfitting and other sportsmen-dependent businesses. We appreciate your participation with CPW in the past and hope you will consider this opportunity or share it with others. Thank you, *Craig Giesecke* *Planning Assistant* *Policy and Planning *
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE COLORADO SPORTSMENS ROUNDTABLE
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks applicants for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsmens Roundtable. Applications are accepted now through 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 24.
Responsibilities of members include: 1) Participating in a half day in-person meeting twice a year at meeting locations that rotate around the state. 2) Participating in conference calls every two to three months. 3) Sharing information and ideas with other sportsmen and CPW staff including the Director and Leadership Team members on pressing issues.
The two-year term runs from August 2015 until August 2017.
Volunteering for the Sportsmens Roundtable is a great opportunity to share information with Colorado Parks and Wildlife on recreation and management issues that are relevant to hunters, anglers, and trappers. Be an integral part of the conversation!
Fill out the application available online. For more information about the process, please visit our website at http://cpw.state.co.us or contact Jody Kennedy at (303) 866-3203 x 4671 or jody.kennedy@state.co.us.
Hunters and anglers are vitally important to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and to the successful management of Colorados wildlife. Sportsmen are directly affected by the agencys fish and wildlife management decisions and provide much of the funding for wildlife conservation in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlif e encourages effective channels for consulting with the states hunters and anglers through the Sportsmens Roundtable and Regional Sportsmens Caucuses.
The Sportsmens Roundtable is a statewide panel comprised of 16 statewide members appointed by CPW and at least two delegates from each of the four Sportsmens Regional Caucuses. Members meet in person twice a year to help the agency by sharing information, discussing important topics and identifying emerging issues or concerns. The four regional Sportsmens Caucuses hold meetings twice a year that are open to all local hunters and anglers to discuss regional issues that are then shared with the statewide Roundtable.
The Colorado Sportsmens Roundtable is made up of individual members who represent a broad range of interests related to hunting, fishing and trapping in Colorado. These interests include, but are not limited to, small and big game hunting, sport fishing, outfitting and other sportsmen-dependent businesses.
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us.
Monday, June 1, 2015
CPW OFFERS WOMEN'S HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE IN CANON CITY CANON CITY, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be holding a Hunter Education Course for women June 25, 26 and 27 in Canon City. The course consists of two evening classroom sessions, followed by an all day session which includes a test and live fire portion. Classroom instruction runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 25 and 26. On June 27 class will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Canon City Hunter Education Building, 51330 U.S. Highway 50 West. The class is free and is open to women and girls, 12 years of age and older. The course will cover firearms safety, hunter responsibility, wildlife regulations and other hands-on activities.Hunter education cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course. Rifles and ammunition for the live fire will be provided. No personal firearms allowed. Those interested should sign up online at, http://register-ed.com/events/view/62122. Space is limited. |
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
SPORTSMEN INVITED TO NORTHEAST REGION MEETING ON CPW ISSUES JUNE 9 DENVER --Hunters, anglers and other wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a meeting at the Hunter Ed building at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Denver office Tuesday, June 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss current issues facing wildlife managers in the northeastern region of the state. "Our constituents are likely aware that CPW is facing many issues that challenge our ability to deliver the mission we are charged with fulfilling," said Steve Yamashita, regional manager for the northeast. "Our region is the most highly populated in the state and hearing from this vast number of citizens will help us ensure that conservationists, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are adding their voices to the important discussions regarding the future of Colorado wildlife management." Anyone interested in wildlife management and the future of wildlife in Colorado is strongly encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in discussions about financial sustainability, the various methods for engaging with CPW and the Parks and Wildlife Commission, as well as review the results of a recent survey for northeastern sportsmen. Attendees are welcome and invited to bring their concerns to the meeting as well. Input from this meeting will be brought to the attention of the statewide Sportsmen’s Roundtable meeting in Denver June 20. WHO: Hunters, anglers and other wildlife enthusiasts WHAT: Northeast region wildlife issues meeting WHEN: Tuesday, June 9 , 2015, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Hunter Education Building, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver Citizens can get news from CPW by signing up at: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/CPWInsider.aspx Events can be found at: http://cpwstate.co.us/aboutus/Pages/Calendar.aspx Parks and Wildlife Commission information can be found at: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/commission.aspx You can follow CPW at: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/pages/socialmedia.aspx CPW is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 42 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, big-game management, hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and nonmotorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado. |
Monday, May 11, 2015
PIKES PEAK HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR TO BE ANNOUNCED
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The 2015 Pikes Peak Hunter Education Instructor of the Year will be announced at a public banquet Saturday, May 16. The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's southeast region office, 4255 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs.
The award recognizes the invaluable contributions and commitment local volunteer instructors have made toward making hunting one of the safest of all outdoor activities. The banquet also serves as a chance for anyone who may be interested in becoming a hunter education instructor to learn more about the program.
"Volunteer instructors are vital to the hunter education program’s success, and many instructors feel that passing on Colorado’s hunting heritage to the next generation of conservationists is an incredibly rewarding way to give of their time,” said Frank McGee, Area Wildlife Manager in Colorado Springs.
With the support of Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel, approximately 500 trained and certified Hunter Education volunteer instructors teach more than 700 classes across the state each year.
Those interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer hunter education instructor, but are not able to attend on May 16, are encouraged to contact Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee at 719-227-5218 or to visit CPW’s website for more information.
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co. us.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The 2015 Pikes Peak Hunter Education Instructor of the Year will be announced at a public banquet Saturday, May 16. The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's southeast region office, 4255 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs.
The award recognizes the invaluable contributions and commitment local volunteer instructors have made toward making hunting one of the safest of all outdoor activities. The banquet also serves as a chance for anyone who may be interested in becoming a hunter education instructor to learn more about the program.
"Volunteer instructors are vital to the hunter education program’s success, and many instructors feel that passing on Colorado’s hunting heritage to the next generation of conservationists is an incredibly rewarding way to give of their time,” said Frank McGee, Area Wildlife Manager in Colorado Springs.
With the support of Colorado Parks and Wildlife personnel, approximately 500 trained and certified Hunter Education volunteer instructors teach more than 700 classes across the state each year.
Those interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer hunter education instructor, but are not able to attend on May 16, are encouraged to contact Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee at 719-227-5218 or to visit CPW’s website for more information.
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co. us.
Monday, April 13, 2015
TIME AGAIN TO BE BEAR AWARE, COLORADO
DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado's bears have awoken from their winter's nap and are again active throughout the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges state residents in bear country to make sure they aren't providing any food attractants around residences.
By following some simple steps, we can all pitch in to avoid conflicts with Colorado's wildlife. Here are some tips to help keep bears out of trouble and away from your house:
-- Keep garbage in a well-secured enclosure.
-- Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup.
-- Take down all bird feeders -- birds don't need to be fed during the summer. Bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts.
-- Attract birds naturally with flowers and water baths.
-- Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them odor free.
-- If you don't have secure storage, put items that might become smelly into the freezer until trash day.
-- Don't leave pet food or stock feed outside.
-- Never provide food for any wildlife.
-- Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food.
-- Fully enclose backyard bee hives and chicken coops. Electric fencing is an effective bear deterrent.
-- Allow grills to burn for a couple of minutes after cooking to burn off grease and to eliminate odors. Clean grills and grease cup after each use.
-- Clean-up thoroughly after picnics in the yard or on the deck. Don't allow food odors to linger.
-- If you have fruit trees, pick fruit before it gets too ripe. Don't allow fruit to rot on the ground.
-- Keep garage doors closed.
-- Keep the bottom floor windows of your house closed when you're not at home.
-- Do not keep food or used-food containers in your vehicle,
-- Lock vehicle doors and roll up the windows.
-- Talk to your neighbors and kids about being bear aware.
Bears are constantly on the move, so residents are reminded that they only need to file a report with Colorado Parks and Wildlife when an animal is causing problems around your house or neighborhood.
For more information about avoiding conflicts with bears and other wildlife, go to the Living with Wildlife section on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website: .
http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/Pages/LivingWith.aspx
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us.
DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado's bears have awoken from their winter's nap and are again active throughout the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges state residents in bear country to make sure they aren't providing any food attractants around residences.
By following some simple steps, we can all pitch in to avoid conflicts with Colorado's wildlife. Here are some tips to help keep bears out of trouble and away from your house:
-- Keep garbage in a well-secured enclosure.
-- Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup.
-- Take down all bird feeders -- birds don't need to be fed during the summer. Bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts.
-- Attract birds naturally with flowers and water baths.
-- Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them odor free.
-- If you don't have secure storage, put items that might become smelly into the freezer until trash day.
-- Don't leave pet food or stock feed outside.
-- Never provide food for any wildlife.
-- Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food.
-- Fully enclose backyard bee hives and chicken coops. Electric fencing is an effective bear deterrent.
-- Allow grills to burn for a couple of minutes after cooking to burn off grease and to eliminate odors. Clean grills and grease cup after each use.
-- Clean-up thoroughly after picnics in the yard or on the deck. Don't allow food odors to linger.
-- If you have fruit trees, pick fruit before it gets too ripe. Don't allow fruit to rot on the ground.
-- Keep garage doors closed.
-- Keep the bottom floor windows of your house closed when you're not at home.
-- Do not keep food or used-food containers in your vehicle,
-- Lock vehicle doors and roll up the windows.
-- Talk to your neighbors and kids about being bear aware.
Bears are constantly on the move, so residents are reminded that they only need to file a report with Colorado Parks and Wildlife when an animal is causing problems around your house or neighborhood.
For more information about avoiding conflicts with bears and other wildlife, go to the Living with Wildlife section on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website: .
http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/Pages/LivingWith.aspx
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife go to: http://cpw.state.co.us.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales Unconstitutional
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2015/02/12/federal-judge-rules-ban-on-interstate-handgun-sales-unconstitutional-n1956685
Federal Judge Rules Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales Unconstitutional
The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Reed O'Connor stemmed from a challenge to the ban brought by a Texas firearms dealer and a couple from the District of Columbia in July 2014.
The federal law prohibits a dealer from transferring a handgun, but not a rifle or shotgun, to an individual who does not live in the state in which the dealer's business is located. […]
Andrew and Tracey Hanson met with licensed firearms dealer Fredric Mance Jr. in Texas about buying two handguns, but did not complete the transaction because they could not take immediate possession of the weapons, according to court papers.
Federal law required Mance to transfer the handguns to a federally licensed dealer where the Hansons live, Charles Sykes in the District of Columbia, where they could complete the purchase after paying shipping and transfer fees.
The Hansons and Mance, all members of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, argued in their lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that the ban limits consumer choices and infringes on their rights.
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