A Delta County family has reached an agreement with the Division of Wildlife for the eventual transfer of land for a shooting range. Gerhart “Casey” Stengel, 81, has operated a shooting range on his 307-acre property for rifle, shotgun and pistol shooting. Under the agreement, Stengel and his son, Chris, will live on the property and operate the range the remainder of their lives, whereupon it will be transferred to DOW. The Stengels receive state and federal tax credits for the donation.
Colorado lynx shot
Division of Wildlife officials are seeking information regarding the shooting of a lynx in the Hermosa Park area north of Durango. The 9-year-old male, released in 2000, apparently was killed during the second rifle hunting period ending Oct. 29. Information about the incident may be reported at 1-877-265-6648.
Sheep shape
The inaugural Bighorn Sheep Festival celebrating Colorado’s state mammal will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in Georgetown. Sponsored by the town and the Division of Wildlife’s Watchable Wildlife Program, the event features a variety of entertainment and educational programs. Formal events continue through 3 p.m., both in town and at the wildlife viewing area on the frontage road 1 mile east.
