RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted the voluntary fishing closures on the White River that had been in place since mid-July after reduced water flows and high temperatures created stressful conditions for the river’s fish. Effective Aug. 30, voluntary restrictions, which asked anglers to limit fishing times and avoid certain[Read More…]
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White River Habitat Partnership Program meeting July 30
– WHO: White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) – WHAT: Meeting of the governing committee – WHEN: July 30, 7 p.m. – WHERE: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices, 73485 Hwy. 64, Meeker, CO MEEKER | The White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) of the White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) will[Read More…]
CPW seeks ways to control Chronic Wasting Disease
RBC | Maintaining wildlife health is a fundamental component of sound wildlife management and is a high priority in Colorado. That’s the framework of a series of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) public information meetings about chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Meeker and Craig on Jun 26 and July 2. CPW[Read More…]
Cast, Blast N’ Twang July 14
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in cooperation with the Wyman Museum, Northwest Colorado Outfitters Chapter, Mule Deer Foundation, RTS Hunting LLC/Visintainer RFW and A-1 Rooter, will host a free, ‘Family Cast, Blast N’ Twang,’ Saturday, July 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the Wyman Museum in Craig. Colorado Parks and Wildlife[Read More…]
Q&A about possible Lake Avery water release
MEEKER | Due to low flows, dry conditions and extreme heat, water temperatures in the White River are nearing dangerous levels for cold-water fish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are encouraging anglers to fish in the early morning, when water temperatures are cooler and less stressful to fish. To help[Read More…]
CPW invites public to CWD meetings
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Chronic wasting disease in Colorado will be the topic of discussion during two public opportunities with CPW’s Chronic Wasting Disease Advisory Group. The first in Meeker followed by a second meeting in Craig. The advisory group—comprised of CPW managers, CPW commissioners and a variety[Read More…]
Youth fishing day June 9
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The annual Youth Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 9 at its new location, Lake Avery. This event is free and open to all youth 18 years and under, no pre-registration is required. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in partnership with[Read More…]
Women’s Cast ‘n’ Blast in Kremmling
RBC | Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing and how to handle and shoot a shotgun safely are invited to a women–only “Cast ‘n’ Blast” clinic in Kremmling, Sunday, June 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for novices 18 and older, no experience or equipment is[Read More…]
Young hunters benefit from CPW Outreach Program
MEEKER | On a snowy, blustery weekend in early April, six young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land on the outskirts of Meeker, scanning the terrain intensely, hoping to catch a glimpse of their elusive quarry. Participating in the first turkey hunt of their lives,[Read More…]
Bear predation becoming a greater problem for livestock
RBC | The issue of increasing livestock predation by black bears has left Colorado officials looking for solutions to protect both livestock and wildlife. However, lawsuits filed by environmental activist groups are challenging Colorado’s predator control tactics. According to a presentation given by USDA Wildlife Services at Rangely and Meeker town[Read More…]
Bill to address CPW financial stability passes committee
RBC | Responding to testimony from hunters, anglers, state park visitors and volunteers about the need to provide a long-term funding solution for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed, 5-0, the Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act (Senate Bill 18-143) late Tuesday. Lawmakers credited CPW[Read More…]
No antler hunting allowed until May
RBC | In a January meeting Colorado Parks and Wildlife voted to restrict shed antler hunting from Jan. 1 through April 30 for all public lands west of I-25. In addition, they banned the activity in Gunnison Basin Game Management Units 54, 55, 66, 67, and 551 through May 15[Read More…]
