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LICENSE STRUCTURE CHANGE FOR ANGLERS AND SMALL GAME HUNTERS

November 20, 2008

This is something that was long over due, and all that I can say is better late than never!

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) would like to remind anglers and small game hunters that the license structure for fishing and small game hunting has changed.

Beginning April 1, 2009, all annual licenses including fishing, senior fishing, small game, furbearer, combination fishing and hunting, Colorado waterfowl stamps, habitat stamps and walk-in access permits are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year.

“Annual licenses will no longer expire on January 1,” said Henrietta Turner, DOW licensing manager.  “We’ve changed the calendar-based system to a season-year format, so licenses coincide better with our small game seasons.”

All licenses purchased in 2008 will remain valid through March 31, 2009.

Anglers should continue using the 2008 Colorado Fishing Regulations brochure through March 2009. The 2009 Colorado Fishing Regulation brochure will be available mid-to-late March at all DOW offices and license agents statewide. The new brochure will be valid until March 31, 2010, coinciding with the new license structure.

All 2009 annual fishing, small game, furbearer and combination licenses will be available for purchase beginning on December 15.  These licenses will remain valid through March 31, 2010.

Licenses make great holiday gifts and are available on the DOW Web site (www.wildlife.state.co.us), at license agents or by calling: 1-800-244-5613.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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Anglers’ Roundtable’s

May 16, 2008

Several round tables for anglers are being held soon. You should attend one if these issues are important to you. Between Zebra Mussels and exotic species there are several issues that probably need addressing, as well as commentary from the public at large. For instance; The DOW is pushing for only native fish being in the mountain areas, or at least it would appear that way. Why not put Golden Trout in the high country where Cutthroat species cannot live? Or Brown trout where they survive best? What next? Will this “purity” drive mean the end of Brookie’s? Jeesh…

This will be a combination post

ANGLERS’ ROUNDTABLE SCHEDULED FOR GUNNISON

Gunnison area anglers are invited to attend a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler’s Roundtable, 7 p.m., May 21, in the multi-purpose room at the Fred R. Fields Western Heritage Center in Gunnison.

Dan Brauch, aquatic biologist for the DOW in Gunnison, will talk about a variety of issues, including stocking plans, river and reservoir levels and a fishing forecast. He’ll also discuss new concerns about zebra and quaga mussels and other aquatic nuisance species at Blue Mesa Reservoir and throughout Colorado.

The public is invited to ask questions and discuss any issues related to fishing or aquatic issues.

ANGLER’S ROUNDTABLE SET FOR DURANGO AREA

Anglers in the Durango and Four Corners area are invited to a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler’s Roundtable, 6:30-8 p.m., May 19, at the Durango Recreation Center, Windom Room, 2700 Main Ave., in Durango.

Jim White, aquatic biologist for the DOW in the San Juan Basin will discuss a variety of topics, including: Hermosa Creek cutthroat trout reintroduction project; stocking plans for area waters, water levels in area reservoirs and rivers, and the southwest Colorado fishing forecast. White will also address new concerns about zebra and quagga mussels in Colorado. A video about the invasive mussel issue will be shown.

The public is also invited to discuss any concern regarding fishing issues and aquatic conservation at the meeting.

ANGLERS’ ROUNDTABLE SET FOR MONTROSE

Anglers in the Montrose, Delta and Telluride areas are invited to attend a Colorado Division of Wildlife Anglers’ Roundtable, 6-8 p.m., May 22, at the Holiday Inn Express, 1391 S. Townsend Ave. in Montrose.

Dan Kowalski, aquatic biologist for the DOW in Montrose will talk about a variety of issues, including: fish management in the lower Gunnison, Uncompahgre and San Miguel river basins; the local fishing forecast and stocking plans; and aquatic nuisance species, including new concerns over zebra mussels in Colorado.

The public is invited to ask questions and discuss any issues related to fishing or aquatic issues.

ANGLERS’ ROUNDTABLE SET FOR SAN LUIS VALLEY

Anglers in the San Luis Valley are invited to a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler’s Roundtable, 7-9 p.m., May 20 at the Inn of the Rio Grande, 333 Santa Fe Ave. U.S. Highway 160 in Alamosa.

John Alves, aquatic biologist for the DOW in the San Luis Valley will discuss a variety of topics, including: new concerns about zebra mussels, water levels in area reservoirs and rivers, and the fishing forecast for the area.

The public is also invited to discuss any concern regarding fishing issues at the meeting.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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Front Range fishing forecast: Bottom line? Big fun

April 17, 2008

Anyone that reads this blog on a regular basis knows how I love the outdoors. This is an excellent piece by Ed Dentry, with link, about what to expect in the very near future. Also, from the field, Wild Turkey season is in full swing and this looks to be a banner year, including the over the counter license areas. The book that is written about in the Rocky Mountain News article is a must have. Local fishing has improved so much over the past twenty or so years that even those that live here should grab this reference, on sale from the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Big snowpacks combined with the high price of fuel should focus anglers’ attention on fishing within earshot of home this year, at least for a while.

Thanks to a wealth of well-groomed fishing spots up and down the Front Range, wetting a short line could be a good thing.

It’s likely that a tasty bass pond, also stocked with catchable trout, waits not far from your lawn mower. Just follow the daily flights of Canada geese.

Larger reservoirs in nearby state parks add to the bounty. Might as well stick close and let the deluge roll from the mountains while we apply for a second mortgage to fuel more exotic outings later in summer.

Runoff will stretch long this year (hopefully, or there will be floods). Trout streams could be high and murky until August. Trails leading to many high lakes will be blocked by stubborn snow whales.

Meanwhile, those backyard fishing holes beckon. More than 200 reservoirs, ponds and some streams are detailed in Fishing Close to Home, a $7 publication of the state Division of Wildlife’s Colorado Outdoors magazine.

With maps, directions, fish species and access information, the booklet is unequaled as a guide to metro and mountain waters along the northern Front Range.

“I use it all the time,” said biologist Paul Winkle, who manages Denver-area fisheries for the DOW.

Other DOW biologists who spilled the beans for this preview were Kurt Davies (North Park and northern Front Range), Ben Swigle (northern foothills and lower South Platte reservoirs) and Jeff Spohn (Upper South Platte River).

No one is better qualified to forecast what the fishing fates might deliver hereabouts than the professional team of Winkle, Swigle, Davies and Spohn (their hot spots are noted below by an asterisk).

Source: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/apr/16/front-range-fishing-forecast-bottom-line-big-fun/

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