The Colorado Division of Wildlife is now providing state-certified watercraft inspection and decontamination services at its Grand Junction office.
This is part of the state’s ongoing effort to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels. The Grand Junction office is located at 711 Independent Ave.
The watercraft inspection site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Inspections will be offered, free of charge, through Oct. 30, excluding Sept. 8, when all DOW offices will be closed because of state-mandated furloughs.
Colorado boating regulations require all boats to pass a state-certified inspection for zebra/quagga mussels and other aquatic nuisance species prior to launching in any Colorado lake, reservoir or waterway.
In addition, boats that have launched on any of the Colorado lakes or reservoirs where mussels have been detected are required to pass an inspection before launching at a new location.
Youth clinic.
Youngsters interested in archery and shotgun shooting are invited to attend a free one-day clinic at the Ramah State Wildlife Area archery range on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Activities include a shotgun target and fun shoot, a laser gun computerized shooting station, a 3-D archery shoot, and instruction.
Instructors from the DOW and trained volunteers will help youngsters learn the finer points of shooting shotguns and bows.
The DOW will furnish the equipment.
The Ramah Archery Range is located 4 miles west of the town of Ramah at the Ramah State Wildlife Area along U.S. 24 in northeastern El Paso County.
All ages are welcome. Boys and girls under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Activities will run continuously throughout the event. For more information, call 719-227-5207.
