County
Grouse lek…
This picture is from a Columbian sharp-tailed Grouse lek in northwest Colorado. In the spring the grouse population gathers on their leks or breeding grounds. As part of their mating ritual the males “dance” as […]
Wildlife
County
Spring weather brings reminder to be Bear Aware in Colorado
RBC I The official start to spring brings the annual reminder from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that bears are emerging from their slumber and beginning the search for food. Residents and visitors to bear country […]
Meeker
Owl be seeing you…
This owl was perched on the rooftop of the editor’s house Tuesday afternoon in Meeker.
Features
Watch for rattlers
MEEKER | In the last week two verified reports have surfaced of rattlesnakes coming down into town in Meeker, one in Sage Hills subdivision and one behind the visitor bleachers at Starbuck Stadium. Additional anecdotal […]
Rangely
Woodpecker …
This woodpecker was seen out at the county building in Rangely. Could spring actually be here? RENÉ HARDEN PHOTO
County
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 […]
Rangely
County
Reintroduction of wolves to Colorado is the topic of Dec. 7 Sierra Club meeting in Steamboat
RBC | Gray wolves were eradicated from Colorado by the 1940s to protect domestic livestock, but groups like the Sierra Club are working to change public perception of wolves in hopes of reintroducing the animals […]
County
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County
End of Daylight Saving Time means uptick in wildlife collisions
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds drivers that with dusk arriving earlier due to the time change on Nov. 6, the chances increase for collisions with wildlife on the roads. “The changing season coincides […]
Meeker
Wildlife …
A reminder to take care when driving for the sake of our kids and because of the deer and elk running around this time of year. Bobby Gutierrez Photo
