The thing about spreading good cheer is you never know when it’s going to be returned and what the benefit will be. Take the advice given by Dick Myers of the Colorado Division of Wildlife to two brothers in advance of the recent big-game season.
The result: A heartfelt letter from a brother who bagged a modest six-point bull elk on the final day of the hunt.
“While hunting, I saw four bears and numerous mule deer (two fighting within 30 yards of me), even a few grouse.”
These visitors were overwhelmed by the help received from the agency and are determined to return for future hunts. Considering the financial boost needed by DOW and local merchants in these difficult times, and the larger amount nonresidents bring with them, incidents like this point out that a little kindness goes a long way.
“We intend to come back for other hunts until my brother gets his bull.”
Thing is, this and other incidents like it are repeated hundreds of times in the course of the Colorado hunting season. Whether the hunter is a local from just down the road or a visitor from another country, successful hunts are measured with a variety of yardsticks. Either way, a little kindness never hurt.
Video dazzle.
A 7 1/2-minute DOW video offers a combination of entertainment and education that will give hunters all the inspiration they’ll need.
From ptarmigan to pheasant to moose, the video gives keen insight into every animal, including a separate map that shows the distribution for each.
To view it, open the DOW Web page, , navigate to news and media, then to the left side of the display to videos.
Mailman delivers.
Karl Malone, the second-leading scorer in NBA history and an avid outdoorsman, has been cited as one of Outdoor Life magazine’s “Outdoor Life 25,” honoring those who have performed extraordinary acts to benefit hunting and fishing.
Food bank help.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill that would provide a tax deduction to defray processing costs for anyone donating game to food kitchens. The measure includes all types of game, from deer to turkey, and also provides for donation of non-game meat.
Charlie Meyers, The Denver Post
