RBC I The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Shell Exploration and Production are jointly funding a project to study and better understand the behaviors and movement of elk that occupy habitat near areas of oil and gas exploration and development.
Growing deer…
May 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Not overly worried about the strange creature taking her photo, this doe mule deer remained unruffled for at least an hour, preferring to stay cool while laid out in this planter box. This photo was taken in the early evening recently in the Sage Hills Subdivision, just north of Meeker.
Sandhill crane…
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Most sandhill cranes live in freshwater wetlands, feeding on plants, grains, mice, snakes, insects and worms.
Canada geese…
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
These two Canada geese enjoyed lounging in the sun and grass in the Bel-Air area off County Road 8 over the weekend.
Elk herd…
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Usually when the weather warms up and the snow clears at lower altitudes, the elk head toward higher terrain.
Hey, foxy lady…
May 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mama fox ran off, but two of her four kit foxes remained at play outside their den Friday amid meadow land along County Road 8, not far from Lake Avery.
Tips to avoiding conflicts with bears
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Special to the Herald Times RBC I Black bears have emerged from their dens and it’s time for Colorado residents to take precautions to help keep bears wild. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are cautioning residents that bear activity in towns and residential areas may be high again this year.
Deer on campus …
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Two does, one to the right and one to the left of the sign marking the designated parking spot for Colorado Northwestern Community College President Russell George, keep a sharp eye out to make sure no one other than George uses his parking spot.
A sure sign of spring …
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
These two does and a nice, young two-point buck, back left, were undisturbed by traffic or barking dogs as they enjoyed the newly green grass in this yard at the intersection of Ninth and Garfield streets in Meeker. Despite warmer temperatures during the day, numerous deer can still be spotted
Wildlife face mixed winter in area
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
RBC I Winter survival for area wildlife has been a mixed bag, with elk faring better than deer, a local official with Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Monday.
Antler collectors cautioned to protect wildlife
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
RBC I Because early spring is an especially stressful time for wildlife, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are reminding shed antler collectors that pressuring elk and mule deer during this time of the year can create very stressful conditions for big game herds.
BLM issues final decision for Little Snake plan
October 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
RBC | A BLM decision about about the future of energy development along the Little Snake River in northwest Colorado has raised concerns and questions about environmental and wildlife protection in the area.
