Geriatric elk
How old do elk get in the wild? In the case of a cow shot near Mountain View during Wyoming’s recent big game season, the answer is at least 20 years.
The rather antique tag on the animal indicated it had been captured during a research project more than 19 years earlier. Biologists with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department noted it’s extremely unusual for an animal to live more than 12 or 13 years in the wild.
Commissioners meet public
Wildlife commissioners Dick Ray and Robert Bray will conduct a public meeting Tuesday at the Lions Club building in Bayfield. The event is open to discussion of various wildlife matters of interest.
Decoy exhibit
A display of hand-carved waterfowl decoys by noted Denver artist Bill Walters is available for public viewing in the children’s area of Westminster’s College Hill Library through December during regular library hours. The library is at 3705 W. 112th Ave.
SATURDAY
Fly-fishing|Book signing John Gierach, AK Best and Pat Dorsey, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-674-4700.
Fly-tying|Brian Schmidt demonstration of soft hackle and spring creek patterns, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Charlie’s Fly Box, 7513 Grandview Ave., 303-403-8880.
Jason Owens demonstration of trout and saltwater patterns, 10 a.m., Rocky Mountain Anglers, 1904 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-447-2400.
Vinny Pachelli presentation on winter patterns, 10 a.m. to noon, Golden River Sports, 806 Washington St., Golden, 303-215-9386.
Milt Mayes presentation on tying streamers, 10 a.m. to noon, The Great Western Fly Fishing Company, 2707 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-461-0701.
Ice fishing|Seminars with Bernie Keefe, Scott Cover, Dave Bryant and Bob Hix: 11 a.m., use of underwater camera; 1 p.m., trout; 3 p.m., lake trout; 4 p.m., walleye and perch, Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
Nathan Zelinsky presentation on fishing for koka-
nee, 1 p.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse, 8500 W. Crestline Ave., 720-981-2000.
Hunting|Free hunting course for youths ages 16 and younger sponsored by Metro Denver Chapter of Pheasants Forever, 8 a.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Sunday, Division of Wildlife main building atrium, 6060 Broadway, registration 303-627-9648.
SUNDAY
Ice fishing|Seminars with Bernie Keefe, Scott Cover, Dave Bryant, Bob Hix, Troy Parsons and Jeff Looney: 11 a.m., use of Vexilar for locating fish; 1 p.m., panfish; 3 p.m., lake trout; 4 p.m., ice fishing basics; Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
DEC. 13
Ice fishing|Bernie Keefe and Steve Gerber presentation on fishing Lake Granby for large trout, 7-9 p.m., Gander Mountain, 14000 E. Jewell Ave., 303-750-0055.
GEESE
Central Flyway
Regular season: Through Feb. 18.
Bag limit: Three dark geese, 20 light geese.
Light goose season: Through Feb. 18. Daily bag limit 20, no possession limit. Also special conservation order season Feb. 24-April 30 east of Interstate 25.
Pacific Flyway
Regular season: Through Jan. 28.
Bag limit: Three geese in aggregate.
