That was fast. Senate Bill 31 — a measure that would have prohibited trophy hunting of mountain lions, bobcats and lynx in Colorado — was introduced in the state legislature on Jan. 12 and, less than 30 days later, died in committee. The state Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Eagle County rancher […]
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Eagles celebrate a win in Aspen Glen
The commissioners started the regular session on Monday, Oct. 11, by ratifying yet another letter to the Colorado Congressional Redistricting Commission. “This is getting to be old news,” quipped Commissioner Tom Jankovsky, “this is the third time around.” Jankovsky addressed the third, and latest Colorado Senate redistricting map proposed by the commission. Jankovsky’s renewed rebuttal […]
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Injured Wildlife 101
In December, my housemate discovered a buck in our yard with an injured leg and mangled antler. What do you do for injured wildlife? “Ideally, leave it alone and give [Colorado Parks and Wildlife] a call so we can assess it,” says District Wildlife Manager John Groves. “I’ll look at the condition of the animal […]