Even if it never leaves the closet, everyone loves a beautiful bamboo fly rod. That’s why aficionados from near and far will gather April 8-9 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch west of Loveland to exchange information and ogle what the participants brought along. A number of rod builders will give demos and Don Davis of The Great Western Fly Fishing Company will give a talk on local waters. Registration cost of $30 includes a dinner and lunch. For information, call 970-674-9596.
Wildlife officer honored
Gary Carron, a district wildlife manager in the Bayfield area for 20 years, has been selected by his peers as Division of Wildlife as Officer of the Year. A DOW employee since 1983, the 49-year-old native of Westminster was cited for his work with youth in addition to his diligence in law enforcement matters.
Dog days
The North American Gun Dog Association will stage its national finals April 7-9 at a location near Seibert. For information, call 719-348-4868.
CRP enrollment
Two prominent upland game bird conservation organizations, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, have issued statements urging landowners to enroll environmentally sensitive acreage in the Conservation Reserve Program. The sign-up program runs Monday-April 14. Participation is key to the continuity of the program, which provides habitat to a wide variety of wildlife species.
