40% reduction in licenses expected
RBC | Big game hunters will feel the chill of the winter of 2022-23 this fall. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is recommending a 40% reduction in limited licenses for elk, deer and pronghorn herds across northwest Colorado in response to higher than usual winter mortality.
“Fawn survival at this point is in the low 30th percentile,” said Area Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie of the mule deer population. “We would…
Totally understand and support the license reduction for 2023. It would make sense to apply it to OTC licenses as well and see not reason not to apply it also except for revenue generation for P&W. With the introduction of wolves, it will be a double whammy to herd regeneration, especially deer. The only upside will be lower hunter density for the draw units!
it would appear that a wolf pack is needed to totally desamate the entire wildlife eco system. yea thats what every state needs. lower licences, lower herd size, lower pride in wildlife conservation. what a brillant idea.
I saw wolves in unit 22 21 two years ago I believe they were already let out then . Saw a pack of four and a single another day. I have never seen one in 8 years prior to that. So the wolves are already established. I have waited four years to apply for a muzzle loader tag for elk now I may not get it ? I have never shot a cow in my life. Probably my last chance at a bull.
My post earlier today is not there ?