CDOW approves lighted nocks and some other changes.

[Firehaus]

http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/articles/breaking-news-lighted-nocks-approved-bowhunters


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[driver]

Also no more hunting where it might traumatize the hippies.

Area restrictions are now in place for moose hunters in GMU 20 and 29. The restriction is a quarter mile that extends out from the high water mark of Brainard Lake until the U.S. Forest Service gate closes, (at or near Oct. 12). Once the gate closes, the closure is lifted.


BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA, Colo. - Hunters are now banned from shooting moose with a quarter mile of the popular Brainard Lake Recreation Area.
In September, a bow hunter shot and killed a moose just feet from a road and several wildlife watchers at Brainard Lake, near the town of Ward, Colorado.
"There's no hunt in that kind of kill," said Kim Lehman, a campground host near Brainard Lake. "These [moose] are basically pets. They're tame. They're not afraid of humans at all."
"People saw that. People were enraged," said Virginia Miller who was also a campground host. "People were stunned. People were traumatized."
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/mountains/moose-hunting-rules-changed-at-brainard-lake-after-hunter-kills-moose-near-parking-lot-trails

[Hummer]

Also no more hunting where it might traumatize the hippies.

Area restrictions are now in place for moose hunters in GMU 20 and 29. The restriction is a quarter mile that extends out from the high water mark of Brainard Lake until the U.S. Forest Service gate closes, (at or near Oct. 12). Once the gate closes, the closure is lifted.

BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA, Colo. - Hunters are now banned from shooting moose with a quarter mile of the popular Brainard Lake Recreation Area.
In September, a bow hunter shot and killed a moose just feet from a road and several wildlife watchers at Brainard Lake, near the town of Ward, Colorado.
"There's no hunt in that kind of kill," said Kim Lehman, a campground host near Brainard Lake. "These [moose] are basically pets. They're tame. They're not afraid of humans at all."
"People saw that. People were enraged," said Virginia Miller who was also a campground host. "People were stunned. People were traumatized."
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/mountains/moose-hunting-rules-changed-at-brainard-lake-after-hunter-kills-moose-near-parking-lot-trails


Yes, that was to be expected given hoo-ha near the campground. An eighth mile would have been adequate for a visual barrier to "protect" the nitwits from the realities of predation. At least in that area the willow carrs that the moose inhabit are are numerous and extensive so it shouldn't have a big impact on a determined hunter.

One commission decision that will be a positive for hunters (and taxpayers) is that bear season has been expanded if the hunter purchases an elk or deer license in a matching GMU. It's not clear exactly how this will play in the regs but I'm not sure it makes up for the setback a few years ago when they ruled bear hunters who drew a limited Sept. bear tag could no longer hunt bear on that tag in the deer/elk rifle seasons. That was basically a money grab which made the bear over population problem worse. It was a terrible decision that bit them in the butt this year by chewing up all the wildlife officers' time. They are now taking a small step to correct the error.

Here are the basic changes:
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved regulation changes that impact big game hunting in Colorado at its January meeting. These approvals are in addition to other regulation changes made in November.

Commissioners received briefings on a variety of possible changes over the past several months and approved the following changes for the 2015 Big Game season:


Archers may now use lighted nocks on arrows, which can help aid in recovery of game animals. New rules are also in place that allow recording devices to be mounted on a bow.
Antler shed collection in the Eagle and Roaring Fork Valleys now has restrictions in place for collecting sheds at certain times of the year. This helps minimize disturbance of animals on their winter range.
The draw is now regulated so youths get at least 15 percent of the limited licenses in every game management unit for antlerless pronghorn, antlerless and either-sex deer and antlerless elk for all methods of take and seasons, including early and late rifle seasons.
Additional elk hunts are now available in game management units 128 and 61, to help aid in the quality of hunts, better manage the elk population east of I-25, and address landowner concerns.
Additional deer hunts are now available in GMU 65, 41, 55, 551, 201, 103 and 109.
Pronghorn muzzleloader season has been moved to Sept. 21-29.
Area restrictions are now in place for moose hunters in GMU 20 and 29. The restriction is a quarter mile that extends out from the high water mark of Brainard Lake until the U.S. Forest Service gate closes, (at or near Oct. 12). Once the gate closes, the closure is lifted.
Additional moose licenses are now available in GMU 38. Hunters can also now choose between a license for GMUs 7, 8, and 191 or a license for 191 only.
Bear season has been expanded if the hunter purchases an elk or deer license in a matching GMU.

[Firehaus]

Maybe in the future they will allow other electronic devises that sole purpose is to ensure proper retrieval of game.

http://www.kansas.com/sports/outdoors/article1122669.html




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[sniper7]

Bout time.

now they need to allowing baiting of bears before they become too big of a problem

[Firehaus]

Bout time.

now they need to allowing baiting of bears before they become too big of a problem

Just pick up a hippy from boulder and tell him your going to let him feed the bears!


...and just wait...


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[sniper7]

Just pick up a hippy from boulder and tell him your going to let him feed the bears!


...and just wait...


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Id have to buy a one time use trailer cause there ain't no way I'll let one of those nasty bastards ride in my truck.

[hurley842002]

Id have to buy a one time use trailer cause there ain't no way I'll let one of those nasty bastards ride in my truck.
You aren't kidding! Stinky f'ers.

[GunsRBadMMMMKay]

Think they'll ever allow .22 cal centerfire for deer/antelope?

[blackford76]

Id have to buy a one time use trailer cause there ain't no way I'll let one of those nasty bastards ride in my truck.

Just tie a rope around his waist and drag him.

[hurley842002]

Just tie a rope around his waist and drag him.
Or his dreadlocks...

[Alpha2]

"People saw that. People were enraged, People were stunned. People were traumatized"

As one would expect, with these self-important schizwits, it's always about them. Notice it doesn't say anything about the critters. They should finish their thought..."people were once again professional/perpetual/habitual victims".

Just once, I'd like to see them admit they don't really give a hoot about the animal, it's just their uber-important reaction to what happens around them that really matters. 'Cause, you know, feelings.

I have some suggestions to help them overcome their horror at reality...

1. Take a bath.
2. Get a clue.
3. Repeat.

[denverco]

Bout time.

now they need to allowing baiting of bears before they become too big of a problem

More than that I'd like to see running dogs on bears legal again.

[Colorado Osprey]

Think they'll ever allow .22 cal centerfire for deer/antelope?

I highly doubt it and discourage it. Many people already shooot further than their ability. Since Colorado offers a great possibility of shooting distances that can test even excellent shooters; add to that the light weight common bullets in 22 centerfires and there is no energy left at long distances for clean kills. Yes, I know that 75 grain bullets are available in 22 centerfire.. but these are not the cheap hunting bullets that most hunters grab when going hunting with a gun they haven't even shot in the last 3 years waiting to draw a tag. Should there be exceptions for those that can demonstrate ability and proper ammo choice? I say yes, but since you can't check every hunter the answer is probably gonna stay no.