Archive for June, 2008

Women’s Hunter Education Course

June 24, 2008

July 9 and 13, 2008       Colorado Springs, CO

Two of Colorado’s top Hunter Education instructors are offering a women’s only hunter education class early next month.  If you’re interested in learning more about firearm safety, wildlife identification, wildlife management, survival, and more, give Chuck and Lyn Money a call at 719-260-7705.  Their classes are hands-on! 

Youth Hunter Education Course

June 24, 2008

August 15-17, 2008          Denver, CO

For those interested in having their children take hunter education, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is offering a youth only hunter education class August 15 – 17, 2008.  Sign-up begins in August.  Reserve your spot in the hands-on class by calling District Wildlife Manager Vicki Vargas-Madrid at 303-291-7135!  It is a fantastic class. 

Protect Yourself – State License Covers Search and Rescue Fees

June 24, 2008

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) sells a license called a habitat stamp that can be purchased at their office, through their website, or through any CDOW vendor.   The stamp costs $10 annually and provides you protection as it covers search and rescue fees.  If you ever find yourself need being rescued, you’ll be covered.  Funds from the license sales are used to protect wildlife habitat in Colorado.  For more information visit www.wildlife.state.co.us.      

·         Project Accomplishments to date with revues from the Habitat Stamp and Leveraged Sources

o   14 projects totaling 19,282 protected acres in Colorado

§  2 providing public fishing access

§  4 providing public hunting access

§  11 providing permanent protection of big game habitat

§  8 providing permanent protection of big game migration corridors

§  10 providing protection of habitat for sage grouse and Columbian sharp-tail grouse