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February 24, 2010
Here is the PDF that you can print so you can buy a ticket or two for the Great Gun-Giveaway. 5 guns and a safe and we are only selling 150 tickets! Get one now!!
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| RAFFLE WINNERS FEEL LUCKY TODAY! |
| July 16, 2010 |
The raffle drawing was complete on July 15th and here are the lucky winners.
COLORADO STATEWIDE DEER LICENSE
James Hascup, New Jersey
GUIDED COLORADO DEER HUNT IN 2011
Deb Scott, Virginia
ROCK RIVER .223 RIFLE
Steve Williams, Colorado
Thank you to all of you that participated in the raffle. Don't forget that our Moose raffle will be coming up right after the first of the year and we will draw the winner at our banquet in March, 2011.
Save the Date NOW!!! March 12, 2011 for the annual Colorado Chapter of SCI FUN-DRAISER! |
| Colorado Statewide Deer Tag and Guided Deer Hunt |
| July 16, 2010 |
 We are having our raffle for the Colorado Statewide Deer license on July 15, 2010.
You can also buy a chance for a guided deer hunt with J&D Outfitters and Doyle Worbington, complete with a land owner voucher for the fall of 2011.
The is also a chance for an awesome Rock River Arms .223 rifle....if you have been looking for a perfect varmint gun, here it is.
Look to the left under EVENTS and you can print out the form to purchase tickets. |
| BANQUET A BIG SUCCESS....Here are the Winners! |
| March 14, 2010 |
The 2010 Colorado Chapter Banquet is history and the dust has settled from the event.
A huge thanks goes out to the chapter board for thier work on putting together the 29th Annual Event. It was a sell out and there were more items for the 'players' to chose from than ever before.
Congrats to the 2010 Chapter Member of the Year, Bob Cage!
Here are the lucky winners of the raffles:
GUN SAFE--Dan Bowers, Colorado Springs, CO
BENELLI SHOTGUN--Adam Carroll, Pueblo, CO
KIMBER RIFLE--Jerry Koehn, Cimmaron, KS
and the 2010 winner of the Colorado Moose tag is..............drum roll please!
Jack Dilts, Albuquerque, NM
Thanks for your participation in our raffles! Don't forget that we will be sending out the Statewide Deer tag raffle soon, but you can order your tickets now by clicking on the EVENTS button to the left and print out a form for a raffle ticket or two! Drawing for that tag is June 30, 2010. |
| MOOSE RAFFLE AND BANQUET INFO |
| February 24, 2010 |
We have mailed out the info on the Moose Raffle and the 2010 Banquet info, but you can get it now by printing it directly to your printer and mailing it in.
If you look to the left you will see and EVENTS link and NEWS link.
If you go to the EVENTS link you can print a PDF for the Moose Raffle.
If you go to the NEWS link, you can do the same for the dinner. Click on ALL NEWSLETTERS.
On the NEWS link there is a piece you can print out for the Great Gun-Giveway too. 5 guns and a safe that will hold 22 guns.
If you want a smokin' deal on some guns, we are holding a special raffle for a gun safe complete with 5 guns! Tickets are $100 each and we are only selling 150 tickets. Print off a form to get a raffle ticket.
If you can not print this send us an email with your name, address and phone number and we will make sure you get one in the mail.
Brett Axton
Vice President
Colorado Chapter SCI |
| BANQUET AND MOOSE RAFFLE MARCH 13, 2010 |
| January 14, 2010 |
The annual banquet for the Colorado Chapter is March 13 in Colorado Springs at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
We are also getting ready to sell Moose Raffle tickets again, and if you have purchased one in the past, you will be mailed a form to purchase tickets.
If you have not bought tickets in the past, email us at info@scicolorado.org and we will send you one.
Put March 13th down on your calendar and plan on attending the dinner!
Brett Axton
Vice President
Colorado Chapter of SCI |
| FUN PICNIC ENDS WITH RAFFLE WINNERS |
| August 10, 2009 |
The annual Colorado Chapter of SCI picnic was held on Saturday August 8th at Rocky Mountain Roosters, just east of Colorado Springs.
This member appreciation event was a big hit with Moose Burgers and lots of cold drinks not to mention the clay targets and pistol range that was well used by the group.
The highlight of the event was the seminar for field dressing and preparing your game animal for the taxidermist hosted by Keith Ratterree of Mountn' High Taxidermy and Randy Kerchal of Randy's Meats. We all know more about proper field care of our meat and trophy now!
The winners of the Predator Hunt for 2 and a custom .308 rifle and all of the ammo and a reloading set up was Scott Radonich from Los Gatos, CA. Loren Kohnen from Corcoran, MN won the Bushnell 20x60 spotting scope.
The entire board wants to thank all of you who participated in the raffle and we thank you for your support of the chapter and and all of the good things we do for wildlife! |
| RAFFLE WINNERS AND AUGUST PICNIC |
| July 29, 2009 |
 The annual chapter members appreciation picnic will be held August 8th at Rocky Mountain Roosters, just east of Colorado Springs. IF you go to the events button you can download a flier about the picnic.
June 30th we drew the lucky winners / hunters for the annual raffle for the Colorado Statewide Deer License.
Here are the winners:
COLORADO STATEWIDE TAG
LD Smith of Dinosaur Colorado
GUIDED COLORADO DEER HUNT
Kenneth Oneto of Elk Grove California
WEATHERBY RIFLE
Chad Sherman of Kremmling Colorado
Thanks to all of you who supported the wildlife by purchasing a raffle ticket!
Our next meeting is at the annual Colorado Chapter Member Picnic August 8th. We will be drawing the winner of the predator hunt and the rifle and spotting scope at that event. If you would like to get in on this amazing hunt, go to the events button and download a form so you can get a few tickets....some lucky hunters will have a hunt of a lifetime in Nebraska with CO Chapter Board Member Roger Grace on the beautiful Dismal River Ranch. |
| EVERYONE IS A WINNER AT 2009 BANQUET |
| March 15, 2009 |
 The Colorado Chapter of SCI held its annual dinner and fun-draiser on March 14 with a fantastic crowd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs.
Pictured is Roger Grace who was chosen as the 2009 Chapter Member of the Year. Colorado Chapter Vice President, Brett Axton was also honored by a surprise announcement and award as the Board Member of the Year.
In spite of the tough economy, this event raised over $100,000 for the second year in a row for conservation, education and humanitarian projects in Colorado. SCI keeps 70% of the money to be used locally and the other 30% is sent to SCI National to be used for projects in the US and around the world.
The big winners of the evening were the attendees, but some folks bought raffle tickets for the Colorado Moose license, a Franchi Over and Under Shotgun and a Remington .300 Ultra Mag rifle, and the Great Gun Safe Give-away donated by Bob Roark and the RJS Group valued at more than $7000.
Here are the winners of the raffles:
COLORADO MOOSE LICENSE
Armand Labrucherle from Morgan Hill, California
FRANCHI SHOTGUN
Vern Elder from Littleton, Colorado
REMINGTON 300 ULTRA MAG
Jim Hansen of Colorado Springs, Colorado
George Hess from Colorado Springs won the Gun Safe and 5 Guns donated by SCI Chapter Board Member Bob Roark.
Since we had over 30 guns that were given away, auctioned off or raffled, we will update the website to list the winners of the trips and the guns the week of March 16.
Thanks to everyone that attended and if you are not a member of SCI you can click on the Join SCI button at the top and download a membership application and fill it out and send it to us and we will get you set with a chapter membership as well as a national membership and the cost is only $85 for the year. If you are already a national member and want to be a part of the best chapter in the state, fill it out and return it with $30. You can fax the application or mail it. (Fax to 719-630-3329)
Put March 13, 2010 on your calendar now for next year's dinner!
A big thanks goes out to the volunteers, board members and their spouses for all of the work that it takes to put on a successful banquet. If you would like to get involved on the board, or for conservation projects, call Doyle Worbington at 719-661-3709 or Herb Barton 719-633-1130.
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| SCI Annual Dinner March 14th, 2009 |
| March 13, 2009 |
The annual dinner is almost upon us and if you are thinking about finding something to do where you can have fun and help the local community, the place is the Crowne Plaza on March 14.
We have over 30 guns that you can win or that will be auctioned off or raffled off that night along with more than 25 fantastic hunts, most of which are in North America.
If you have not made reservations, come to the hotel and register there...great fun to be had by all! |
| MOOSE RAFFLE 2009 IS HERE!! |
| January 12, 2009 |
 The 2009 Colorado Moose Raffle is here!
If you look to the left under EVENTS, you will see that you can open and print the flier so you can purchase raffel tickets to win the 2009 raffle tag so you can hunt a Moose in Colorado.
One lucky winner will be able to hunt anywhere in Colorado in 2009 and the chance of getting a record book Moose is HUGE. |
| POACHERS ARE NOT HUNTERS |
| December 23, 2008 |
Last week the Colorado Chapter of SCI learned through various media outlets that deer were being killed with a bow and arrow in the city limits of Colorado Springs and out of season.
The local paper, the Colorado Springs Gazette, quoted a Colorado Division of Wildlife spokesman as saying that the people killing the deer were 'Real Hunters'. After talking to the DOW spokesman and to the Area Wildlife Manager, we determined that the quote came from someone else at the press conference.
The Chapter voted to contribute $1000 to Operation Game Thief for a reward for the arrest of these individuals who are taking game illegally.
These are criminals, poachers, and thieves...not hunters. Real hunters don't poach. Real hunters will help find these people and help stop any kind of criminal activity.
The Colorado Chapter of SCI is a volunteer organization committed to conservation, education and humanitarian projects and we are FIRST FOR HUNTERS!
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| Hunters Need To Know The Difference |
| September 10, 2008 |
 The Colorado Division of Wildlife is currently undertaking a multi-year moose introduction project on the Grand Mesa. As a courtesy, the Division of Wildlife is making hunters aware of the potential for mistaking moose for elk during this season.
There are now over one hundred moose on the Grand Mesa, and the chance that you could see a Moose in the other units where you hunt Elk in Colorado is increasing every year. Both moose and elk can both be found throughout the Grand Mesa and in many other units in Colorado... in all habitat types: neither species is limited to any one area of the Grand Mesa or other areas where Moose hunting is permited, let alone where you might think you would not see one of these great animals. Moose and elk can often be difficult to tell apart, particularly when the animal is in heavy brush or when it is only observed for a short time.
Moose can be distinguished from elk in several ways. Moose generally have a dark black-brown body with a thick, overhanging snout. They have a loose flap of skin, called a bell, on the bottom of the throat and lighter, whitish-gray legs. Moose are generally solitary and are not easily startled. Moose antlers are generally palmate, while elk antlers are branched. Because neither cow moose nor cow elk have antlers, antler shape and presence or absence is not a good way to distinguish your target. Elk have a tapered snout, a yellow rump, a chestnut-brown neck and a reddish-brown body. Elk may be found singly or in groups and will generally startle more easily than moose. All moose that have been transplanted as part of this study are ear-tagged and have a radio transmitter either as a collar or as an ear-tag.
The intentional killing of a moose can result in substantial fines and suspension of license privileges. Punishments generally tend to be harsher for intentional kills, for hunters who do not report mistaken kills and for hunters who leave the animal in the field and waste the meat. Hunters who notify authorities will generally receive more lenient fines and lesser penalties.
If you accidentally harvest a moose, or you observe someone who has, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-877-COLO-OGT, or the Colorado State Patrol at 970-249-4392.
Enclosed with this letter, you will find a copy of the Division of Wildlife’s brochure “Elk and Moose Comparison”. If you have questions or concerns about the study, see an ear-tagged or radio-collared moose, or have any other wildlife related questions, please contact the Division of Wildlife office in Grand Junction, Colorado at 970-255-6100.
Thank you for your time and attention. Have a safe and successful hunting season.
Sincerely,
Grand Mesa Wildlife Officers
711 Independent Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Photo of one of the Moose that was released and one that was born on the Mesa by courtesy of Phil Nesius
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| RAFFLE WINNERS JUNE 30 |
| July 02, 2008 |
 The Colorado Chapter of SCI hosted the drawing for the Colorado Statewide Deer Tag, a rifle and the winner of a guided Mule Deer Hunt with Bear Ranch.
Here are the lucky winners and we thank you for your participation!
Colorado Statewide Deer License
Jim Single, Pennsylvania
Weatherby Rifle
Donald Peck, Texas
Guided Colorado Deer Hunt
John Younkin, Pennsylvania
If you would like to be included in our raffles and have not bought tickets in the past, email us and we will put you on our list.
Money raised from this raffle will go to deer habitat and management in Colorado and conservation efforts by the Colorado Chapter of SCI. |
| 2008 Banquet is History and Here are the LUCKY WINNERS!! |
| March 17, 2008 |
 The Colorado Chapter of SCI held it's annual dinner and fun-draiser on March 15 with a sold out crowd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs.
Pictured is Roberta Howery, the Colorado Chapter Member of the Year. Congrats to Roberta and thanks for all of her hard work over the years. She was presented with a giclee painting of her favorite dogs, labrador puppies.
This event set a record and raised over $100,000 for conservation, education and humanitarian projects in Colorado. SCI keeps 70% of the money to be used locally and the other 30% is sent to SCI National to be used for projects in the US and around the world.
The big winners of the evening were the attendees, but some folks bought raffle tickets for the Colorado Moose license, a Benelli Supernova Shotgun and a 30.06 CZ-USA rifle that was donated by Midsouth Shooters Supply.
Here are the winners of the raffles:
COLORADO MOOSE LICENSE
Douglas Schelhaas from Aurora Colorado
Benelli Supernova Shotgun
Brian Delany from Colorado Springs
CZ_USA 30.06 Rifle and Scope
Brett Valette of Superior Colorado
Timothy Quinn from Colorado Springs won the Gun Safe and 5 Guns donated by Kevin Craft of Rocky Mountain Metalcraft.
Brain Beavers from Pierceville Kansas was at our event and won the .270 Weatherby that was donated by Holladay Grace Roofing.
John Maine from Woodland Park won the table sponsor gun (companies or individuals who bought a table and had 10 guests were entered into a special drawing) He won a .300 Weatherby Vanguard.
Jim Hipps from Colorado Springs won the 17HMR
Jay Furney from Pueblo won the 7mm08
Thanks to everyone that attended and if you are not a member of SCI you can click on the Join SCI button at the top and download a membership application and fill it out and send it to us and we will get you set with a chapter membership as well as a national membership and the cost is only $85 for the year. If you are already a national member and want to be a part of the best chapter in the state, fill it out and return it with $30. You can fax the application or mail it. (Fax to 719-630-3329)
Put March 14, 2009 on your calendar now for next year's dinner!
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| 2008 Annual Banquet |
| February 19, 2008 |
 It's Here! The 2008 Annual Banquet will be held MARCH 15th, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Sheraton).
There will be Hunting Trips, Equipment & Gear, Bronzes, Paintings, Jewelry and Much, Much More...
You could WIN a Gun Vault with 5 (Yes 5) guns!
You could WIN a Fishing Trip to Alaska!
You could WIN a Computer!
You could WIN the coveted MOOSE tag!
... Everyone wins because the money raised will be used for Conservation, Humanitarian projects and Protecting Hunters Rights right here in Colorado.
Look to the left and click on [More Info] to download a reservation form.
If you want a Moose flier for raffle tickets, click all events and pick the flier to print out and good luck! |
| MOOSE RAFFLE IS HERE!! |
| February 07, 2008 |
 The Colorado Chapter is holding the Moose Raffle again and you can print out the PDF and fill it out for your tickets.
Look to the left and click on the All Events button and it will open for you.
As in the past, we will draw the winning ticket at our banquet which is March 15, 2008.
Drawing for the Deer License is June 30, 2008.
Winners will be posted on the web the next day.
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| Habitat Stamp Funds Do Great Things |
| August 29, 2007 |
HABITAT STAMPS FUNDS USED TO ENLARGE RAMAH WILDLIFE AREA
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has announced the purchase of 168 acres to expand the Ramah State Wildlife Area in eastern El Paso County. The project marks the first time the DOW has made a land purchase funded by the sale of the Colorado Habitat Stamp.
Earlier this year, the DOW used Habitat Stamp funds for a perpetual fishing access easement along the Arkansas River in Lake County, but expansion of Ramah marks the first time Habitat Stamp money was used to acquire title to land that will be set aside for wildlife habitat and wildlife recreation.
The cost to purchase additional land at Ramah Reservoir State Wildlife Area (SWA) was $120,000.
A formal dedication ceremony is planned for September 15 at 9 a.m. in conjunction with the annual Ramah Youth Archery and Shotgun Clinic known as "Bang and Twang," which runs all day.
"The new property purchased with Habitat Stamp funds was located within the original boundaries of Ramah SWA. The purchase of this private property simplifies the property boundaries, reduces trespassing issues, and opens up new access for hunters and anglers," said Jeromy Huntington, the local wildlife manager in eastern El Paso County.
Huntington said the additional land is a riparian area that provides habitat for a large variety of species especially waterfowl, dove, turkey, and deer. The tract is also used by dozens of non-game bird species.
Ramah SWA is located in northeastern El Paso County four miles west of the town of Ramah.
Ramah Reservoir went dry following several years of drought, but this year's rains have provided enough water to start filling it up. At the present time, the boat ramp doesn't reach the water, but small boats carried in.
Hunters planning to visit the property for the opening of dove and fall turnkey seasons beginning September 1 will now have more room to spread out and utilize the land along the west end of the reservoir. Teal season opens September 8.
Other hunting opportunities include rabbits, hares, deer and waterfowl hunting. Overnight camping and open fires are prohibited.
Ramah Reservoir is a warmwater lake. The reservoir has been stocked with small bluegill in addition to catchable catfish, bass, and crappie. Future stocking is planned depending on water levels. Boats are allowed for fishing or to retrieve downed waterfowl, but swimming, jet-skiing and water-skiing are prohibited.
Anyone who uses a Colorado State Wildlife area must purchase a Colorado Habitat Stamp.
The habitat stamp program was started in 2006 as a way to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat in Colorado. During 2006, the DOW collected nearly $3.6 million through the Habitat Stamp sales. That money is being used to match a variety of grant programs to leverage more than $20 million for habitat protection across the state.
The habitat stamp costs $5 with the purchase of each hunting or fishing license. People who do not hunt or fish can purchase a stamp for $10.25 which includes the Colorado Search and Rescue fee.
In 2006, more than 99 percent of the income from habitat stamp sales came from people who bought hunting and fishing licenses. The DOW is appealing to non-license buyers to support wildlife and consider purchasing a stamp.
The Division of Wildlife manages Colorado's wildlife with revenue collected from hunting and fishing license sales. The Division does not receive tax dollars from the general fund.
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| WINNERS of the AUGUST 4th Raffles!!! Picture at right is some of the chapter board getting ready to draw the winners |
| August 04, 2007 |
 THE LUCKY and we do mean LUCKY!!! Winners are:
.270 Rifle
Jack Warnecke of Colorado Springs, CO
Guided Deer Hunt with Gary Zieglar
Ethan Frantz of Olathe, CO
and ....drum roll please.....
The winner of the statewide Deer license is......
Cassie Kailey of Merino, CO
Congrats to all of the winners, but thanks to all of you who bought a raffle ticket for each of these raffles. The money will go to the support of the deer habitat and research in Colorado as well as youth hunting, humanitarian efforts of the chapter and education for all hunters.
If you would like to be kept up to date with occasional email updates, send us your email address and we will communicate with you that way as well.... send us your email address and tell us you want to have updates as they come available.
send your email to info@scicolorado.org |
| WINNERS OF THE RAFFLES |
| March 14, 2007 |
The Annual Colorado Chapter dinner is history and there are some very happy people who won raffles and bought great hunts and artwork at the dinner.
The winners are:
Colorado Moose License: Arthur Narajano, Jr from Littleton, Colorado
300 WSM: Paul Selenko from Berthoud, Colorado
Browning Gold Shotgun: Robert Andrew from Pueblo, Colorado
7mag New Member Shotgun: Darren Sharp from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Super Bonus 300 Weatherby: Bob Roark from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Super Bonus Shotgun: Brian Braaten from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Special thanks to Sportsman's Warehouse, Stevinson Automotive, Bank of Colorado, The Roark Group, Electronic Shooters Protection and RMC Distributing.
More details of the event to follow!
Brett Axton
Colorado Chapter President |
| MARCH 10 BANQUET IS COMING!! |
| March 05, 2007 |
 LARGEST BANQUET IN COLORADO CHAPTER HISTORY!!
The Sheraton Hotel in Colorado Springs is the place to make sure you are on March 10th! The Annual FUN-draiser is the largest conservation dinner in the region and this year proves to be bigger and better!
Free Beer and Wildgame appetizers at 4pm, dinner and festivities at 6pm.
Here are some of the items you can drool over:
HUNTS:
Alaska Caribou Hunt
New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt
Texas Whitetail Hunt for 2
African Safari with 10 animals for 2 hunters
Canadian Waterfowl Hunt for 4
Colorado Mountain Lion Hunt
Alaska Fishing Trip for 2
New Zealand Stag Hunt
Amazon River Fishing Trip
Colorado Mule Deer Hunt with landowner voucher
Missouri Fishing Trip for 2
Colorado Antelope Hunt for 2 with licenses
Youth Cow Elk Hunt
African Safari for 4 with taxidermy
Texas Mouflon Sheep Hunt
Colorado Snow Goose Hunt for 4
Marlin Fishing Trip
Texas Turkey and Hog Hunt for 2
Georgia Hog Hunt for 2
Nebraska Elk Hunt
Colorado Meat Buffalo Hunt sponsored by Bob Roark
NON HUNT GOODIES:
Banovich Cape Buffalo Painting sponsored by Bank of Colorado
Colorado Metal Art
Icee-Kool Industrial Strength Coolers Sponsored by Icee-Kool
Full Length LYNX COAT!
Mike Slancik Bronze
Electronic Shooters Protection
Antler Floor Lamps
Life Membership to SCI
Ironwood Kudu and Lions
Wood Duck Mounts in Coffee Table
Many Paintings, Art on Stone, Clothing, Merchandise
GUNS:
.243 Youth Rifle Sponsored by Sportsman’s Warehouse
Weatherby Vanguard 300WSM
12 ga Mossberg 835 Camo 3 ½
12 ga Browning Gold Hunter Camo 3 ½
Tikka T-3 .270
T/C Muzzleloader 50 cal Sponsored by Mid South Shooters Supply, Dirt King
SUB MOA 300 Weatherby
Traditions Camo 50 cal Muzzleloader Sponsored by J & D Outfitters, Doyle Worbington
(more guns coming!)
PLUS!! Bonus Raffles, SUPER BONUS RAFFLE
And the chance to win the Colorado Moose Raffle License. You might win a trip to Argentina or an Elk Hunt!
OVER 200 SILENT AUCTION AND PREMIUM RAFFLE ITEMS!!!
You can print out the banquet flier by clicking on the events section on the web site (just to the left of this article) and register to come and enjoy the evening with us and help raise money for conservation, education and humanitarian efforts.
For questions that have not been answered on the website, call Brett Axton at
719-635-3257
Items subject to change
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| Raffle Winner Shoots a Great Colorado Moose |
| January 22, 2007 |
I want to thank the Colorado Chapter of Safari Club for your part in making my Colorado Shiras Moose hunt a success. I am sure I am like most other people in thinking that whenever I buy a lottery ticket, that I am actually just making a donation to a good cause. There is no problem with that, but it sure is great when you win the tag!
Now all my friends want me to let them know how to get into this years drawing.
I started researching for my hunt the evening you called. As soon as I came home from work I went to the Internet and started researching all Colorado Moose hunt statistics and units. I started shooting my bow the next day and shot it every day for the six months that I had to prepare for my hunt.
With the Raffle Tag I was able to hunt any unit that I wanted so I ended up hunting one of the newly opened units that would not have been available to me with as a nonresident with the regular draw tag.
I think it is great that the Colorado makes the Auction and Raffle tags available. It is a win -- win situation. They do not give out so many tags that they impact the quality of the animals, but they give everyone a chance to get a great tag at a price everyone can afford. At the same time money is made for important wildlife management.
Good luck with this years raffle, and thanks again to SCI for supporting hunters rights and moose in Colorado!
Scott
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| SCI TO SPONSOR CHARITY SHOOT AGAIN |
| January 22, 2007 |
The Colorado Chapter of SCI, First for Hunters will be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Service Group Shootout to be held on Feburary 3, 2007.
In the last 4 years the chapter has helped the Rotary and Sertoma clubs in Colorado Springs raise over $90, 000 that was donated to local charities.
For more information down load the flier in the newsletter section of this website or call Brett Axton at 719-635-3257. |
| POACHERS GET WHAT THEY DESERVE |
| November 30, 2006 |
DEER POACHERS BUSTED NEAR MEEKER
Six New Yorkers and their friend from Massachusetts have learned that Colorado takes poaching seriously. The group spent a night in jail and paid a total of $42,000 for their illegal hunting activities in northwest Colorado. The men were nabbed by officers with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) after landowners in the Meeker area reported suspicious activity involving a black Hummer with out of state plates.
On Nov. 17, wildlife officers were called about a deer that had been shot illegally on private property. Evidence was collected at the scene and witnesses were interviewed. While no one had seen the poaching incident occur, all of the witnesses reported seeing a black Hummer H2 slowly cruising the area roads while the occupants watched nearby deer and elk herds. The information was enough to interest investigating officers and in a small town like Meeker, it didn't take long to locate the vehicle at an area ranch bunkhouse.
On Nov. 19, wildlife officers contacted seven individuals at the bunkhouse. The men were identified as:
DAVID B. SOUZA Jr., 49, St. Johnsville, NY
STANLEY D. TOMKIEWICZ, 60, Acushnet, MA
THOMAS M. GRAY, 35, St. Johnsville, NY
RAYMOND E. SELAH Jr., 41, St. Johnsville, NY
ROBERT BERTHOLDE, 54, Fort Plain, NY
DAVID W. WEBER, 34, Nelliston, NY
TIMOTHY P. ROCKLIN, 21, Fort Plain, NY
The men consented to a search of the bunkhouse and the surrounding property. During the search, wildlife officers found numerous animal carcasses and antlers. Several of the carcasses were legally tagged, but other carcasses were not tagged or were tagged with invalid licenses. Several of the carcasses, including one covered by a tarp and hay bales in a horse trailer, had been intentionally concealed on the property. Investigation eventually revealed at least five mule deer carcasses at the residence, while only two of the men held valid deer licenses.
All of the men were read their Miranda rights and several chose to exercise their right to remain silent. Some of the men gave conflicting or untruthful accounts of how the deer came to be in their possession.
Wildlife officers realized that, without cooperation from the group, further investigation and interviews would need to be conducted. Based on the evidence at the scene, the men were placed under arrest for illegal possession of wildlife (CRS 33-6-109) and transferred to the Rio Blanco County Jail. Officers also seized numerous hunting items, all wildlife at the scene, and three vehicles, including the 2003 black Hummer H2.
On Nov. 20, the men were arraigned in Rio Blanco County Court. Judge Laurie Anne Noble advised them of the charges against them. The men asked to speak with the local District Attorney regarding a possible plea agreement.
The local DA and the DOW agreed to allow each of the men to plead guilty to illegal possession of wildlife (CRS 33-6-109). Each man agreed to pay a $6,000 fine. They also face an administrative hearing that will determine the length of time that the men will be barred from hunting and fishing in Colorado and 23 other Wildlife Violator Compact member states.
Following guilty pleas being entered, the seized vehicles and personal items were returned to the men. |
| MOOSE TESTS POSSITIVE FOR CWD IN CO |
| November 11, 2006 |
 ADDITIONAL MOOSE IN NORTH CENTRAL COLORADO TEST POSITIVE FOR CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has confirmed that two legally harvested bull moose from northern Colorado have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).
A moose killed in game management unit (GMU) 7, a few miles southeast of Glendevey, was the second CWD-positive moose diagnosed in Colorado in 2006. This moose was harvested and submitted for testing in October 2006. This unit is northeast of the unit where Colorado's first positive moose was harvested last year. Another moose harvested from GMU 6 in October also tested positive; this unit is within the same population unit as last year’s case.
CWD is a fatal neurological disease that has been diagnosed in wild deer and elk in ten states and two Canadian provinces. Animals show no apparent signs of illness throughout much of disease course. In terminal stages of CWD, animals typically are emaciated and display abnormal behavior.
CWD was diagnosed in testing completed by the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic lab. CWD testing for moose was made mandatory in Colorado in 2003 to aid Division biologists in monitoring this species for evidence of CWD. Since 2002, 528 moose have been tested, resulting in three positives to date.
CWD has been found in portions of northeastern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming for more than two decades. State and federal health officials have found no connection between CWD and any human illness. As a precaution, however, hunters are advised not to eat meat from diseased animals.
Hunters who submit infected animals for testing are contacted and given the choice of having their license fee refunded or receiving a replacement license for the same game management unit. They also receive a refund for the cost of reasonable processing.
Hunters may submit animals for testing at DOW offices around the state and at the offices of some veterinarians. For a complete list of submission sites and for more information about testing and chronic wasting disease, visit the DOW Web site at http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/CWD/
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| Colorado Chapter Sponsors Rifle to help CWD Testing |
| October 18, 2006 |
 HUNTERS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT DEER AND ELK FOR CWD TESTING
Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) offices in southeast Colorado will be open extended hours during the 2006 deer and elk rifle seasons and will once again offer testing services for chronic wasting disease (CWD).
The DOW will waive the testing fee in select game management units (GMU’s) in southeastern Colorado for CWD testing to gather additional data about the fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk and moose.
To encourage hunters in select southeast GMU’s to get CWD tests; the DOW is offering a free ticket for a chance to win a Remington model 700 SPS rifle.
This effort is being generously supported by the Colorado Chapter of the Safari Club International and the Colorado Springs Sportsman’s Warehouse.
Raffle tickets will be given out at the following DOW offices: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Salida, and Lamar. Animals must be harvested in the Southeast Region to be elligible to particiapate.
In addition to normal weekday hours, the above locations will also be open on Saturdays from now until November 18. Phone numbers will be posted at each office for hunters who wish to drop off heads for testing on Sundays.
Deer and elk heads can also be dropped off at field stations in the following communities as long as hunters bring their CWD head tag (attached to the license) and the harvest location information:
* 10/22 (Sunday) in Rye/Colorado City, located at the DOW compound at the end of the Rye Trout Farm Road. (.8 mile east of the town of Rye).
* 10/23 (Monday) at the Chop Shop in Westcliffe
* 10/30 (Monday) in Avondale at 27th Lane and Hwy 50 Business.
* 11/6 (Monday) in Trinidad at the USDA Service Center on east Main Street.
* Hunters in the LaVeta area can also drop heads off at the High School during weekdays. The Vo-Ag class is collecting heads for a school project.
Ultimately, the DOW hopes to collect more testing samples from deer and elk in southeastern Colorado to increase knowledge about CWD infection rates and locations.
“The more samples we get, the greater confidence we have in our data,” explained Dan Prenzlow, Regional Manager for the Southeast Region. “With the few recent positives last year in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo areas, we’re anxious to collect more data, better determine trends, and monitor what this disease is doing. We are very excited to partner with SCI and Sportsman’s Warehouse in this effort and hope hunters take advantage of this opportunity.”
The deadline for inclusion in the raffle for the rifle is November 24. The drawing will be held on December 1 at the Colorado Springs Sportsman’s Warehouse. Hunters need not be present to win, but the winner must submit to and pass a federal firearms background check. Other prizes and gift certificates in addition to the rifle will also be drawn at that same time.
CWD testing costs $15 per animal in most units across Colorado. Free CWD testing is available for both deer and elk in the Southeast Region for several units. These include: 48, 49, 56, 57, 58, 59, 69, 84, 85, 86, 110, 118, 123, 134, 128, 129, 140, 481, 511, 512, 561, 581, 591, 691, 851, & 861.
Every deer and elk license includes a detachable tag labeled “CWD Head Testing Tag.” The tag includes a bar code that can be scanned to speed up processing. Hunters should bring this tag with the head and be prepared to provide detailed information about when and where the animal was harvested.
Hunters should avoid shooting the animal in the head and remove the head from the carcass 2 to 4 inches below the point where the neck joins the skull (below the first vertebrae). The CWD test is conducted on lymph nodes in the throat or on the brain stem when the lymph nodes are unavailable. Testing cannot be conducted on the brain itself. Heads should be kept cool and away from flies and scavengers to protect the tissue necessary for testing and submitted as soon as possible (within five days is best).
For a complete list of locations, addresses, hours of operation and to obtain CWD test results, visit the chronic wasting disease page on the DOW Web site at http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/CWD/ This site also provides the most current information on this disease in Colorado and across the U.S.
Non-resident hunters should check with their home state’s wildlife agency to determine if there are special carcass importation restrictions in those states. Many states require hunters to bone out or process all deer and elk meat being returned to their home state from states with CWD. There are similar restrictions in many NE Colorado units and hunters in other units where CWD has been found are encouraged to follow these restrictions.
The Colorado State University (CSU) Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories conduct the testing for DOW. The DOW’s goal is to provide test results to hunters within five to seven working days during off-peak times and within 10 to 14 working days during peak times, early and late seasons. Hunters whose results are not available more than three weeks after submission should call the nearest DOW office for assistance.
Test results can also be obtained by calling 1-800-434-0274. This number is available 24 hours a day and hunters can get results for up to three heads per call by keying in the head submission numbers on their CWD testing receipt. Results are also available 24 hours a day through the CWD page on the DOW Web site by clicking on the CWD Test Results option.
For more news about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/news/index.asp?DivisionID=3
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| DVD Helps Hunters Take Care of Biggame |
| September 15, 2006 |
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has a new product available to help elk hunters learn an easy method for deboning elk in the field. Down to the Bone, A Quick and Easy Method for Deboning an Elk in the Field is a DVD that demonstrates the deboning method step-by-step. The DVD teaches hunters a quick, legal and efficient way to take the edible portions of an elk out of the field while significantly reducing the weight they have to carry out by more than 50 percent.
“Many hunters come to Colorado from areas of the country where the big game species they harvest are significantly smaller and more accessible than elk in Colorado,” said Tyler Baskfield, producer of the video for the DOW. “This DVD will help enhance these hunters’ experience by teaching them a technique that makes the task of packing out a downed elk more manageable and gives them the knowledge to do it in a legal way.”
The DVD shows two professional butchers with more than 80 years experience between them and a Colorado wildlife officer deboning an elk in the field. There are freeze frames and close-ups that show the most important cuts. The DVD includes a checklist that hunters can take with them in the field to help them apply the technique. There is also a segment that explains which portions of the animal are used for specific cuts of meat, allowing hunters to gain the necessary knowledge to do their final processing at home if they choose. Also included in on the DVD are skinning techniques that help protect meat, legal methods for keeping evidence of sex attached and a description of knives and gear necessary for the technique.
“This DVD will not only let novice elk hunters learn how to logistically get an elk out of the field, but it will also teach veteran elk hunters a technique that will allow them to hunt elk farther in the backcountry,” said Baskfield. “The hunters who have had a chance to see it have really been pleased with it. According to them, it simplifies the process and takes a lot of the guess work out of where to make the next cut. Even the hunters who have deboned an elk before have learned to simplify the process.”
A DVD copy of Down to the Bone, A Quick and Easy Method for Deboning an Elk in the Field is $17.95 including shipping and handling. It can be purchased at DOW service centers or on the DOW Web site at www.wildlife.state.co.us under Shop DOW. The DVD can also be ordered by calling the DOW’s customer service center at (303) 297-1192. |
| Annual Colorado Chapter Picnic and Shoot |
| August 05, 2006 |
 August 5th the Colorado Chapter of SCI held their annual picnic and shoot at the Olympic Shooting Complex at Ft Carson Colorado.
Four members of the 2006 Junior USA Shooting Team were there to give a demonstration and to coach the novices.
The Colorado Chapter made a donation to USA Shooting for $3000 toward their team and education.
This donation will sponsor four jounior shooters for one year of training and shooting. |
| YOUTH'S FIRST ELK HUNT A GREAT ONE |
| April 25, 2006 |
9 Dollars, Queen Bee, and a Cow Elk
By Jordan Ratterree, Age 11
Someone once told me that you always start a story with “There I was”, so “There I was” in the middle of camp on the first night. My dad and me were on my first big game hunt for a cow elk in New Mexico. The first night we got there I unpacked my stuff while Brett Axton showed my dad the area were we would be hunting for the evening. By the time Brett and my dad got back I had my camo on and was ready to go. Then my dad got his camo on and we were off. We parked the truck and slowly started to work our way up a road that lead us to a pond.
When we got to the pond we walked along the bank and spooked a couple of deer drinking at the pond, so we got down and sat in a low spot on the back side of the bank. There was a salt block that had some elk at it earlier that day so we decide to see if elk would come back that night. No elk came back that night so we decide to head back to the truck. We headed back to camp and relaxed the rest of the evening. One of the groups in camp had a little girl my age that would be my camping partner for the weekend. When all the hunters got back to camp we all shared stories about the animals we saw. Brett told my dad and me that he was way up on the mountain and spotted some elk down in a creek bottom below my dad and I. We had elk around us and didn't even know it. After the stories were told, we ate dinner, and then everybody went to bed.
The next day we ate breakfast and then everybody but me and my dad took off on quads. My dad and me took the truck and then we went where we were the day before. This time we went in the creek bed and still-hunted through it where Brett had seen the elk the night before. It was real thick with a lot of buck brush on the sides of the ridges. Then we found a trail that the elk Brett saw had taken. We worked our way up the trail very quietly and then it crossed over the creek. Where it crossed there was dark dirt that had elk tracks all through it, which meant that the elk were still close. Then we worked our way up the other side of the ridge. About a half an hour later we ran into two Mule Deer does. After they fed off we kept working our way up the ridge and ran into two Mule Deer bucks. They were feeding away from us but one of the bucks kept looking back down the ridge. Once the deer moved up the ridge, we were getting up when my dad told me not to move. I thought that it was an elk so I got my gun ready, but it was just a flock of turkeys that we think the buck was staring at. Those turkeys were heading right towards us, and they got so close that I could almost feel them breathing. The turkey's finally moved off and my dad and I continued working our way up the trail.
When we moved down the trail a little ways, there was a little knoll that the trail went up and over. We started to go up and over when we scared two cow Elk that were heading down the trail we were going up. We got down as fast as we could, trying not to scare them away. The cow stopped and my dad knew that we did not scare her that bad. The only problem is that in order to shoot her I had to get to the top of the knoll without her seeing me. While we were trying to crawl to the top of the knoll so I could get a shot the two Elk decided to bed down. It took us half an hour just to get in position on top of the knoll.
My dad laid his backpack down so I could rest my gun on it so I could be steady. The only problem was that when they bedded down we couldn’t see enough of them to get a shot. After a short wait one of the cows stood up broadside. There was a tree that just barley cleared the cows’ vitals, so I was worried that I would not hit her, but my dad asked me if I could see her shoulder and I said yes so he said shoot her...boom, the cow reared up and ran forward about 15 feet, then all of the sudden a huge crash and the cow was expired.
Everybody came on the radios trying to figured out who shot, then my dad came on last and told them that we shot and that we got one. We had a hard time telling everybody where we were at because the buckbrush is so thick that you can't see out. Pretty soon Brett and Kent Stevinson showed up to help us pack her out. We loaded all the elk quarters on two quads and drove her back to camp.
Later that day my dad and I went fishing, but got interrupted when my dad spotted some elk near one of the other hunters in the camp. We watched the hunt unfold, but they were unable to get one.
One of the rules in camp was that who ever shot the first elk was king or queen bee for the night, which meant that they didn't have to dishes when it was their night. Also being the first one to shoot an elk allowed me to get one dollar from all the adults. I can tell you this, being queen bee and having 9 dollars in your pocket isn’t too bad. The next day we had to get the meat and hide home so we packed and headed out of there. That was the greatest hunt I have ever been on and I will never forget it. Thanks Brett for inviting me.
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| TURKEY HUNTER SHOT...SAFETY A MUST! |
| April 25, 2006 |
Contact Name: Joe Lewandowski, SW region Durango
Contact Phone: 970-375-6708
EXTRA CAUTION NEEDED WHEN TURKEY HUNTING
A man hunting turkeys in Western Colorado on the Uncompahgre Plateau was accidentally shot by another hunter on April 22. The accident, however, could have been prevented, said officials for the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
The man suffered only a minor injury; but potential for serious or fatal injuries was substantial.
“It’s plain and simple: Know what you’re shooting at,” said Perry Will, area wildlife manager in Montrose for the DOW. “The man who shot did not clearly identify his target.”
Turkey hunting can be riskier than other hunting activities for a few reasons, explained Mark Cousins, hunter education coordinator for the DOW. Hunters dress in camouflage and use calls and decoys to attempt to bring in birds for a shot. The calls and decoys not only attract turkeys, they also attract other hunters. Sometimes hunters mistake the decoys for real birds or shoot towards sounds.
“If you’re hunting with a decoy or using a call you are trying to get birds to come in close, so you need to be very careful if other hunters are in the area,” Cousins said.
According to the accident report, the man who was shot was trying to call birds in. The man who fired the shot was about 50 yards away. He told wildlife officers that he saw something move in the bushes and believed it was a turkey.
The movement he discerned, however, was that of the other hunter who was struck in the back of the head with one shotgun-shell pellet. The man who was shot told wildlife officers that it felt like someone hit him in the back of the head with a baseball bat. He was aided by the man who shot him.
The man who fired the shot could be cited for careless hunting, charged with a misdemeanor, be fined up to $1,000 dollars and be assessed up to 20 points on his hunting license. A hunter who accumulates 20 points or more can lose hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado.
Cousins stressed these safety tips:
* Never point your gun at something unless you are certain of what it is.
* Always positively identify your target.
* Be sure to know what is behind and near what you are shooting at - there could be other hunters behind the target. Also, only Tom turkeys can be harvested during the spring. But because the birds often bunch up, a hunter might not notice a hen or a juvenile bird standing nearby. Another bird could be shot inadvertently.
* Hunters who are stalking turkeys should be aware that calls they are following might be coming from another hunter. Don’t assume all calls are from turkeys.
* Keep track of your hunting partners.
* Carefully read the turkey hunting regulations brochure.
“Hunters must remember that one moment of carelessness can have a lifetime of consequences,” Cousins said.
About 550,000 hunting licenses are sold in Colorado each year, but only about a dozen hunting accidents are reported.
Turkey hunting season continues in many areas of Colorado through May 24. |
| Mountain Lion Attacks Boy |
| April 17, 2006 |
YOUNG BOY ATTACKED BY A MOUNTAIN LION WEST OF BOULDER
Contact Name: Tyler Baskfield
Contact Phone: (303) 291-7468
A seven-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday at Artist’s Point on Flagstaff Mountain, just west of the Boulder city limits.
The boy was walking hand in hand with his father at the end of a group of six other family members and friends. The attack took place on a trail 30 yards away from the parking lot to the popular scenic overlook. The lion bit the boy in the head and jaw area and also injured the boy’s legs, most likely with its hind paws. The family took the correct action in this very rare type of incident by aggressively fighting the lion with sticks and rocks in an effort to get the lion to release the boy. The boy was taken to the Boulder County Hospital and later transferred to Denver Children’s hospital. The injuries to the child are not considered life threatening.
The DOW officers on scene worked with a houndsman to track the lion with trained dogs. The lion was treed approximately a half mile away from the location where the attack took place. The lion was killed by a DOW officer just after midnight. Due to the proximity of the location of the attack and mountain lion behavior, the DOW officers are confident that this was the lion involved in the attack.
“When an attack such as this occurs, the DOW makes every effort to remove the animal involved,” said Tyler Baskfield, public information specialist with the DOW. “This type of incident is extremely rare, even in this particular area which is considered prime mountain lion habitat and very popular with outdoor recreationists. While such a removal is a very unpleasant task for wildlife officials, due to this lion’s behavior it was killed to prevent anyone else from being injured.”
The female lion will undergo a necropsy later this week to determine if there was any type of injury or disease that would have contributed to its aggressive behavior.
Several nearby residents were alerted to the situation by DOW personnel shortly after the attack. The area was also closed to recreation until after the lion was killed.
There are approximately 5,000 mountain lions in Colorado. There have been two confirmed fatal attacks on humans recorded in the state in the past two decades.
The DOW recommends people take a few simple precautions when in mountain lion habitat in an effort to keep both people and wildlife safe.
* When venturing into mountain lion habitat, go in groups and make plenty of noise in an effort to reduce your chances of surprising a lion. Make sure children are close to and under the supervision of adults. Teach children about mountain lions and what to do if they see one.
Do not approach lions. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give the lion a way to escape.
* Stay calm if you come upon a lion. Talk to it in a firm voice in an effort to demonstrate that you are human and not its regular prey.
* Back away slowly. Running may stimulate a lion’s instinct to chase and attack.
* Face the lion and make an effort to appear as large as possible. Open your jacket or lift objects to appear like a more formidable opponent. Pick up your children.
* If the lion behaves aggressively, throw rocks, sticks or whatever you can pick up, with out turning your back to the lion or bending down.
* If the lion would happen to attack, fight back. Lions have been driven away by prey that fights back. Remain standing and keep attempting to get back up if you are brought to the ground.
For more information about the Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us. |
| Beware of the Bears...they are awake! |
| April 12, 2006 |
COLORADO BEARS EMERGE FROM HIBERNATION
Additonal Media Contacts
Denver: Tyler Baskfield (303) 291-7468
Durango: Joe Lewandowski (970) 375-6708
Grand Junction: Randy Hampton (970) 255-6162
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There are between 8,000 and 12,000 bears in Colorado and most of them will awaken from their winter hibernation within the next few weeks.
As the temperatures warm and snow pack melts, nature provides and new generation of tender young plants for bears to eat.
Adult male bears usually emerge from their dens first. Females with cubs tend to come out later.
For the first few weeks following hibernation, bears drink lots of water, helping their digestive system adjust. Once they are ready to eat again, they become relentless in their search for food. New grass, dandelions, and young plants are typical natural foods -- but bears are opportunists and will eat anything they find.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) reminds people that an ounce of prevention is worth 200 pounds of cure. “Many people do not realize that a few simple precautions can minimize the chance of unwanted encounters with bears. Right now, is the best time to walk your property and remove any bear attractants from sight and smell,” said Bob Davies, a senior biologist with the DOW. He recommends “bear-proofing” your property by removing items a bear might consider potential food sources such as bird feeders, pet food left outside or unsecured trash cans.
These things may seem insignificant, but they can create behavior patterns in bears which often cannot be reversed. If there was bear activity in your neighborhood last year, you’ll need to be extra careful this year, as bears will return to the same locations where they have been successful finding food in the past. If the home or business owner does not take action to remove the bear attractants (anything that smells like potential food), it is only a matter of time before the bear will return.
If you regularly see a bear on your property, assess the situation by discovering what is attracting the bear and take steps to remove the attractant.
Bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, but their need for food and sense of smell often draws them to human residences.
Remember, “A fed bear is a dead bear.” By making food available to a bear, people train it to associate humans with food. Once a bear learns this association, it can become dangerous and often must be killed.
Colorado has a “two strike” rule for dealing with problem bears. The first time a bear gets into trouble, it receives an ear tag marking it as a problem bear. Another serious encounter, or “second strike,” means the bear will be killed.
Here are some tips to prevent bears from becoming habituated to human food:
* Take down, clean and put away bird feeders. Bear damage to bird feeders is a common complaint. Once a bear has found a feeder in your yard, it will likely look around for other easy foods within reach.
* Keep garbage in airtight containers inside your garage or storage area. Clean trash cans with ammonia or bleach occasionally to reduce odors that attract bears.
* Consider a bear-proof dumpster – if not available, ask your trash-removal company for options.
* Place garbage for pickup outside just before collection and not the night before.
* Do not place meat or sweet-smelling food scraps such as melon rinds in a compost pile.
* Do not leave pet food or dishes outdoors at night.
* Clean up and store outdoor grills after use. Sticky barbecue sauce and grease can attract bears to your yard.
* Never intentionally feed bears to attract them to your yard for viewing. It’s illegal to feed bears in Colorado – in addition to being bad for the bear; you will be ticketed and fined. |
| Moose Attacks Grand Lake Man |
| April 05, 2006 |
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) euthanized a bull moose for attacking an elderly resident of Grand Lake. The moose was shot and killed by a wildlife officer following the incident the morning of Sunday, March 26.
"All indications are that the moose attack was unprovoked," said DOW Regional Manager Ron Velarde. "The DOW will not tolerate wildlife aggression towards people and in this case we felt fully justified in killing the moose."
Officers estimate the moose was five to six years old. An examination of the carcass showed that the moose had significant injuries that were older and had begun to heal. The moose had five broken ribs, one of which punctured the chest cavity. In addition the moose had two vertebrae on the spine which had separated and were no longer attached. The significant pain the moose was in may have contributed to the attack; however officials concede they will never know what lead to the attack. Additional veterinary tests are planned.
A wildlife officer had also responded to an incident involving a moose two weeks earlier in the same general area. In that incident a woman was knocked to the ground and stepped on by a charging moose that may have been startled by her dog, which was not on a leash. The woman was treated and released for her injuries. Officers say there is no way to be sure if the incident involved the same moose.
The community of Grand Lake is located north of Granby in north central Colorado. |
| Raffle Winners from the 2006 Banquet |
| March 18, 2006 |
2006 Colorado Moose Tag Winner
Scott Wilson, Clarksburg, WV
7MM Remmington Rifle Winner
Greg Dewerd, Englewood, CO
Rizzini 12ga Shotgun Winner
Doug Jones, Elizabeth, CO
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| Majestic Ram Dies of Natural Causes |
| March 12, 2006 |
 12/13/2005
Division of Wildlife
Majestic Ram Dies of Natural Causes
Colorado Bighorn Sheep Ram Among the Largest Ever Recorded
A world-class bighorn sheep ram that lived along the Arkansas River was found dead in late November. Over the past few years, the ram was spotted in a small herd of sheep that lived on private property west of Pueblo Reservoir.
Read more at: http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/PressReleases/ |
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