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"Thanks to funds provided by Great Outdoors Colorado and CPW's Habitat Stamp Program, a valuable stretch of land is now protected through the CWHP. Some limited public hunting access will also be provided so the benefits of this easement will pay dividends well into the future." -- Bill de Vergie, CPW area wildlife manager. Elk …
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold a Sportsmen's Roundtable video conference for the Southwest Region, Feb. 1
Each year outdoor media and industry professionals make a great migration to the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor, Trade Show (SHOT Show) and for us, it kicks off at the range before the show-floor actually opens. SHOT Show is presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) who boasts the largest convention crowds of any show. I'll …
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Among federal priorities discussed were: Recovering America's Wildlife Act; the Modern Fish Act; federal forestry reform; the 2018 Farm Bill; Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act, and advancing a bipartisan sportsmen's package in both the House and Senate. Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Leaders Discuss 2018 Priorities Washington, DC - On January 17th, the Congressional Sportsmen's …
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I'm always looking for great ways to get those who hunt and those who don't out and about to view wildlife. That's why it's great news to hear that Bass Pro Shops' Wonders of Wildlife Museum has been voted as the best new attraction in America. Add this to your Present's Day, spring break or …
I began the morning reflecting on the year and got sucked into a tangled political and religious rant, which I've decided not to share. I chose to push the re-start button and reflect on the last year more positively. I began with, "What have I done, and what things will I do?" I've sat on …
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I shared an article about marijuana and guns to my social media outlets this morning and it's got a lot of friends, who are proponents and not, in an uproar. Mia Anstine - Holy Smokes (pun intended)! What do you think now? It's not a worry I have, but to those of you who support …
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New Mexico is known for its divine elk herds in the hunting world. This wouldn't be possible without habitat to support the animals. The state has set aside land trusts designated as draw-only units, which are well managed. Throughout the state, however, there are other magnificent hunting areas. Thanks to the help of conservation organizations, …
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Sportsman's license plates are a wonderful way to show your support for the conservation of fish and wildlife. New Mexico's new plate is a winner. Cutthroat trout featured on new license plate SANTA FE – A new Share with Wildlife program license plate available to the public features a Rio Grande cutthroat trout, New Mexico's …
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Many of us know that conserving wildlife extends beyond our borders and spans worldwide to wonderful places, including Africa. I'm pleased to read this news. Colorado Parks and wildlife's southeast region implemented a great plan to help other African wildlife officers. I've had the pleasure of meeting CPW's Southeast Regional Director, Dan Prenzlow, at Colorado …
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