Using monies derived from the Habitat Stamp Program and Great Outdoors Colorado, the Colorado Division of Wildlife has obtained access to 4,800 acres of terrain in Saguache County. Coupled with a previously acquired easement, this new purchase provides public access to some 7,100 acres, including 8 miles of coldwater fishing along Cochetopa Creek.
The property also will provide significant big-game winter range and Gunnison sage grouse habitat while protecting the property from development. The property adjoins Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management property as well as DOW’s existing Dome Lakes State Wildlife Area.
Poaching nets $15,000 fine.
A Michigan man has been fined $15,000 and faces lifetime hunting bans in 30 states following conviction on three charges of illegally killing a mountain goat without a license. The conviction concluded a two-year investigation that also involved a Florissant couple, Jack and Susan Derr. The Derrs were ordered to pay $10,000 to the Colorado Operation Game Thief fund for their role in the case.
