The Colorado Wildlife Commission will receive public commentary regarding regulations to enact a recently adopted policy granting resident big-game hunters 80 percent of the licenses in the most coveted units. Because of the complexity and interest in these licensing issues, the commission urges hunters to comment as soon as possible to facilitate a full review of this opinion.
Correspondence received by Jan. 11 will be presented to members of the commission, preparatory to the Jan. 12 meeting at Division of Wildlife headquarters in Denver, 6060 Broadway. Comments may be submitted by e-mail to wildlife.comm.@state.co.us, via fax at 303-291-7110 or by mail to Policy and Regulations, Division of Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver 80216.
Valco joins parks
Effective Jan. 1, the three Valco Ponds, located along the Arkansas River below Pueblo Dam, will be managed by Colorado State Parks. As a result of the change, shoreline access will be expanded and float tubes permitted. A parks pass is required for the ponds, which contain largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, saugeye and crappie. For information, call 719-561-9320.
Meat for hungry
After providing more than 2,400 pounds of game meat for Gulf Coast hurricane survivors, as well as homeless people through Denver Rescue Mission, the organization Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry needs help retiring debt accrued during the effort. FHFH spent approximately $2,000 to have the meat processed. Donations may be made through the website, www.fhfh.org.
