Intentionally feeding wildlife is illegal in Colorado, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind residents to properly dispose of pumpkins following Halloween rather than leaving them out for wildlife to consume. “We want our wildlife to be sustained by the resources that naturally occur in their habitat,” said[Read More…]
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The HT asked Travis Duncan, Public Information Supervisor for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, for comment on some reader-generated questions after last week’s report of possible wolf depredation near Meeker. His responses follow, edited for space and clarity. How far from Meeker did the depredations occur? The incident occurred approximately 15[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigating possible wolf depredations on U.S. Forest Service land near Meeker
Update: according to this report from The Fence Post, 18 LK Ranch calves were killed. Press Release Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of dead domestic cow calves on White River National Forest lands near Meeker that show damage consistent with wolf depredation. This is an active investigation[Read More…]
Hunter outreach program provides novice hunters opportunity to learn from the experts
Interested in learning to hunt? Colorado Parks and Wildlife, through the agency’s Hunter Outreach Program, is offering an opportunity for novice hunters across the state to learn responsible practices and skills directly from CPW experts. If you are 12 years of age or older and want to hunt big or[Read More…]
CPW selects specific 2022 deer hunts for mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2022 to inform how and where to fight the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season deer hunters who have been selected for[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for fence removal project Sept. 24-25
What better way to celebrate Public Lands Day than removing barbed wire fencing on public lands to improve critical mule deer and elk habitat? Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) have partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to do just that in the northwest region of Colorado and need volunteers. Participate[Read More…]
Clean up, everywhere
Colorado’s wildlife encounters many barriers and obstacles when moving across the landscape. Migration corridors for deer, elk, and pronghorn are disrupted by roads, urban development, as well as recreation trails. Although we may be able to improve these obstacles for wildlife movement, they will remain significant impediments to wildlife for[Read More…]
State park entry free to veterans
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado[Read More…]
Leftover licenses will be available Aug. 2
RBC | The big (game) day is almost here! Hunters mark their calendars for the first Tuesday in August each year to take a shot at any big game hunting licenses remaining after the primary and secondary draws. Remaining licenses for 2022 are placed on the leftover list and will[Read More…]
Free entry to all Colorado State Parks Aug. 1
RBC | In celebration of Colorado Day, and the 146th birthday of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks on Monday, Aug. 1. Colorado Day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President[Read More…]
Learn more about moose at Grand Mesa Moose Day
RBC | Did you know moose can run up to 35 miles per hour and are excellent swimmers? Or that a bull moose’s antlers can grow up to 1 pound a day. Have we peaked your interest? Do you want to learn more about the Shiras moose? Join Colorado Parks[Read More…]
CPW Blast & Twang event in Rangely
RANGELY | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its second annual Blast & Twang event on Sat. July 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Rangely. The event will take place at the Elks Trap Range in Rangely, Colorado. This free event is for[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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