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DOW WORKING TO BALANCE FISHERY AT BLUE MESA RESERVOIR

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:38:35 -0400

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.

MOFFITT ANGLING SYSTEM APPROVED IN COLORADO

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:02:59 -0400

Denver, Colorado --The Colorado Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife Management has officially approved the Moffitt Angling System as a legal fishing method following a review by department biologists and law enforcement officials. In a letter to Pat Moffitt, the inventor of the Moffitt Angling System, Colorado Fisheries Chief Gregory W. Gerlich wrote, "We believe this method, when used as intended, is currently legal in Colorado".

WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO HOLD JUNE WORKSHOP IN TRINIDAD

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:03:02 -0400

TRINIDAD, Colo. - The Colorado Wildlife Commission will examine draft regulations pertaining to Habitat Stamp and game damage legislation, discuss the Division of Wildlife Strategic Plan and hear staff comment on the Five-Year Review of Big Game Season Structure at its June workshop in Trinidad.

Colorado's Free Fishing Days - NO LICENSE REQUIRED JUNE 6-7

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:50:54 -0400

DENVER, Colo. - Colorado residents and visitors will have the opportunity to fish without a license on June 6-7 as part of "Colorado's Free Fishing Days."

The free fishing days are set aside each year for the first full weekend in June as part of ongoing efforts by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) to introduce people to the sport of fishing.

LONG-TIME WILDLIFE MANAGER EARNS DOW LIFETIME AWARD

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:40:17 -0400

HOTCHKISS __ For more than 30 years Doug Homan has worked as an advocate for Colorado's wildlife--and there's nothing else he ever wanted to do more.

Homan, a district wildlife manager in the Hotchkiss area for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, was recently selected for a lifetime achievement award by the agency. His long list of accomplishments highlights the full spectrum of work performed by a dedicated Colorado wildlife manager.

STATE BUYS WATER FOR JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:03:01 -0400

HASTY, Colo. - The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Colorado State Parks have jointly purchased 3,000 acre-feet of water from the City of Colorado Springs to add to the permanent water storage pool at John Martin Reservoir.

INCREASED ACCESS AND BOAT INSPECTIONS SCHEDULED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:41:48 -0400

HEENEY, Colo--The Colorado Division of Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service will open an additional boat ramp at Green Mountain Reservoir to accommodate boaters for the busy Memorial Day weekend. Beginning Saturday, May 23, boaters may launch from both the Heeney Marina and the Big Green boat ramps. Trained, temporary watercraft inspectors and volunteers will staff both ramps and boaters should arrive with their vessels Clean, Drained and Dry to facilitate the inspection process. The McDonald Flats Campground boat ramp will remain closed due to low water levels.

BE 'BEAR AWARE' WHEN CAMPING

Thu, 21 May 2009 17:33:55 -0400

WESTCLIFFE, Colo. - Memorial Day Weekend marks the traditional start to the camping season, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife reminds campers to be "bear aware" when enjoying the outdoors. Campers should keep their campsites clean to avoid attracting bears, or other wildlife.

PRIME FISHING AND EVENTS IN GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:54:51 -0400

GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO - With hundreds of miles of scenic waterways and 3 million new fish released each year from the state's Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery, Gunnison County is an excellent choice for a fishing vacation. The Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River, Blue Mesa Lake and Taylor Reservoir are among the many exceptional habitats for kokanee salmon, northern pike, and brown, rainbow, cutthroat, brook and Mackinaw trout. The people who like to fish also are well fed with a plethora of fishing events and great package deals available for this summer and fall.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR COSTA DEL MAR™ 2 FLY X-STREAM FISHING COMPETITION AT TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES 2009

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:15:10 -0400

Vail, Colorado - Once again, it's time for amateur and professional fly anglers alike to vie for the Costa Del Mar™ 2 Fly X-Stream Fishing Competition title at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games. Registration is now open for the first 75 anglers to sign up at www.tevamountaingames.com, with the competition taking place June 6 - 7 in the cold water fisheries in and around Vail.

BIGFOOT GEAR BAG OFFERS CLUTTER-FREE FISHING

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:10:36 -0500

Loveland, Colorado -- Is your garage a fishing-clutter nightmare? Do you have too many tackle boxes, rods and reels to count? Is toting all of that gear from your house to your truck or boat taking up precious fishing time? If so, the BigFoot Gear Bag is the answer to your fishing-clutter problems.

COMPLETE ON-LINE HUNTER ED COURSE IN LIMON

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:06:40 -0500

LIMON, Colo. - Hunters who want to complete a Colorado Division of Wildlife 'on-line' hunter education course can do so March 13 at the Limon Community Center at 477 D. Ave., from 4-9 p.m.

This is the classroom portion of the Internet course. Pre-registration is required.

COLORADO ANGLERS AND HUNTERS APPLAUD USFS DECISION

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:32:19 -0500

DENVER, Colorado - Hunters and anglers in Colorado are applauding the U.S. Forest Service for its decision to withdraw from a proposed energy lease sale involving nearly 100,000 acres of public land in the state.

COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE NAMES 2008 'LANDOWNER OF THE YEAR' RECIPIENT

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:31:10 -0500

DENVER, Colo. - The Colorado Division of Wildlife today named Duke and Janet Phillips recipients of the 2008 "Landowner of the Year" award. The Phillips received this award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation, community service and innovative management of the Chico Basin Ranch, located in El Paso and Pueblo counties.

CHANGES TO SENIOR FISHING LICENSES

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:35:04 -0500

DENVER, Colo. Colorado anglers and small game hunters accustomed to purchasing new fishing licenses each January have until March to get a new license this year. Starting in 2009, Colorado fishing and small game licenses do not expire until March 31.