GUNNISON, Colo. -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input on the structure of the big game hunting seasons for 2015 through 2019. Those in the Gunnison area who are interested are invited to attend a meeting on the new five-year proposal, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at the CPW office, 300 W. New York Ave. in Gunnison.
Major issues that are considered during the big game season structure process include the number of seasons for each species, the overlap among different seasons, breaks between seasons and the beginning and ending dates of hunting seasons. The preference point system and limited elk hunting units will also be discussed as part of this process. The season structures are considered every five years by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
The seasons included are: deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lions.
"This is the public's chance to let us know what is or isn't working for them when it comes to the current hunting season structure," said Patt Dorsey, southwest regional manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
The meeting, however, is not just for hunters. CPW wants to hear from all those who have an interest in big game hunting, including businesses, landowners and communities.
For more information go to cpw.state.co.us and search "season structure." An official public comment form is also available on the website. If you have more questions, send an e-mail to [email protected].
Colorado's big game hunting seasons account for a nearly $1 billion economic boost each fall to the state of Colorado.
Major issues that are considered during the big game season structure process include the number of seasons for each species, the overlap among different seasons, breaks between seasons and the beginning and ending dates of hunting seasons. The preference point system and limited elk hunting units will also be discussed as part of this process. The season structures are considered every five years by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
The seasons included are: deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lions.
"This is the public's chance to let us know what is or isn't working for them when it comes to the current hunting season structure," said Patt Dorsey, southwest regional manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
The meeting, however, is not just for hunters. CPW wants to hear from all those who have an interest in big game hunting, including businesses, landowners and communities.
For more information go to cpw.state.co.us and search "season structure." An official public comment form is also available on the website. If you have more questions, send an e-mail to [email protected].
Colorado's big game hunting seasons account for a nearly $1 billion economic boost each fall to the state of Colorado.
