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CORTEZ, Colo. — The Colorado Division of Wildlife is starting its 5-year review of statewide fishing regulations and is asking anglers throughout the state to provide comments and suggestions on regulations and possible changes.
       
Regulation planning will be discussed at an "Angler Roundtable" meeting, 6-9 p.m., March 23, at Coco’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Express in Cortez. Management and research for various waters will also be discussed at the meetings.
       
DOW’s aquatic biologists continually evaluate fisheries, and every five years the Colorado Wildlife Commission looks at all fishing regulations to ensure that they meet fisheries management objectives and recreation needs for anglers. The regulations set allowable methods of take, season dates, size requirements and bag limits. The regulations include statewide rules that apply to individual waters throughout Colorado.
       
Besides regulations, DOW biologists will examine biological and social data from state waters. These include fish and creel surveys, research and trend information, water quality issues, stocking activity and angler-satisfaction surveys. Biological information will be considered in the decision-making process for setting new regulations.
       
"We appreciate public participation in this process," said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for the DOW’s southwest region. "It is important that individuals share their insight, perspective and local knowledge during the discussion to allow for development of appropriate fishing regulations."
       
Every year more than 600,000 people buy fishing licenses in Colorado. The state offers are wide variety of angling opportunities. Anglers can fish at warm- and cold-water lakes and reservoirs, in numerous big rivers, and in alpine streams and lakes. Every year, fishing in Colorado generates about $1.2 billion in economic benefits.
       
The DOW requests that most angler comments be received by the end of April. The DOW is also asking for comments from fishing organizations, sportsmen’s groups; water resource managers, including ditch companies, conservancy districts, and state and federal government agencies; land management agencies, local governments and private landowners; and businesses and communities that have an economic stake in fishing activity.
       
After receiving input from anglers and an internal review, draft regulations will be prepared by July and presented for more public comment. The draft regulations will be sent to the wildlife commission in September for review and more public comment will be allowed at that time. New regulations will be adopted formally in November.
       
For the Four Corners area, submit questions or comments to Jim White, area aquatic biologist, by calling (970)375-6712, jim.white@colorado.state.us. Statewide-issue comments can also be submitted to Dave Chadwick, (303)291-7174, dave.chadwick@coloradostate.us. 

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife is sponsoring a free "Beginning Fly Tying Class" Sat., March 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the DOW Office, 4255 Sinton Rd., in Colorado Springs.
 
The program will provide participants with the general knowledge on how to tie their own flies. 
 
"The class is geared for beginners and those who have never tied flies," said Matt Yamashita, a District Wildlife Manager with the DOW.  "It’s a great opportunity for a hands-on introduction." 
 
The seminar is free.  The DOW will supply the materials.
 
Class size is limited to 12 persons. Pre-registration is required. 
 
For more information, or to register, call (719) 227-5200.     

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ASPEN, Colo. – Colorado Wildlife Commissioner Dorothea Farris will be holding a public meeting in Aspen to get input on wildlife issues. The meeting will be held at the Rio Grande Meeting Room (455 Rio Grande Place) on Tuesday, March 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend.
 
Commissioner Farris will give a brief update on issues the Wildlife Commission is addressing, such as the effort to approve a new five-year fishing regulation structure. Commissioner Farris has also asked that Division of Wildlife biologists and wildlife managers be available at the meeting to discuss issues related to elk migration in Pitkin County and issues related to Burnt Mountain.
 
While Wildlife Commissioners are typically available any time to discuss issues, from time to time they hold more formal meetings around the regions they represent. These meetings give the Commissioners the opportunity to visit with constituents about a wide range of wildlife topics. The meetings do not have set agendas, but typically include time for a brief opening statement from the Commissioners and then questions or comments from the public. Division of Wildlife staff members also attend the meetings to help answer questions or provide additional information.
 
The Colorado Wildlife Commission is an eleven-member board appointed by the governor. The Commission sets Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations and policies for hunting, fishing, watchable wildlife, and non-game, threatened and endangered species. Commissioners also oversee Division of Wildlife land purchases and property regulations.
 
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DENVER, Colo. – In preparation for the 2010 Spring Turkey Season, the Division of Wildlife is hosting seminars in Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction to help hunters learn more about hunting wild turkeys.  These classes are free.
 
"The classes are geared for the novice and first time turkey hunter," said Steve Lucero, an education coordinator with the DOW.  "It’s a great opportunity for an introduction to turkey hunting 101." 
 
The seminars will provide hunters with an overview of turkey hunting.  DOW biologists will discuss turkey habitat, locating birds, safety tips, current laws and regulations, as well as hunting tips and techniques for the novice hunter.
 
Wild turkey hunting is one of the fastest growing hunting sports in North America.  In most of Colorado, the Spring Turkey Season opens April 10.  Quite a few Units can be hunted with an over-the-counter license but some are totally limited so check the Colorado Turkey brochure for specifics in the area you’d like to hunt.
 
Class Schedule and Location:
 
Denver – March 25, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Division of Wildlife Hunter Education Building, 6060 Broadway. Limited to 150 people. Call (303)291-7545 for reservations.

Pueblo – March 25, 6-9 p.m. at Pueblo State Park Auditorium. Call (719)227-5200 for reservations.

Colorado Springs – March 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., DOW Office, 4255 Sinton Road.  Limited to 50 people. Call (719)227-5200 for reservations.
 
Grand Junction – March 31, 6-9:30 p.m., DOW hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Ave., Event hosted by the National Wild Turkey Federation Western Slope Chapter.  Call (970)255-6181 for reservations.
 
 
TURKEY FACTS:
 
Colorado is home to two subspecies of wild turkey: the native Merriam’s and the Rio Grande, which was introduced to the state in 1980.  Merriam’s are primarily found in open meadows and in ponderosa, oak brush and pinion juniper stands in mountainous zones west of Interstate 25.  The Rio Grande species inhabit cottonwood and creek bottoms adjacent to agricultural lands in the eastern portion of the state. 
 
Consistently, successful wild turkey hunting requires a high degree of skill. Wild turkeys are extremely wary and possess keen color vision and very good hearing ability. Turkeys can see in a radius of 270 degrees.
 
Scouting for sign left by turkeys is a great way of increasing the odds of a successful hunt. Signs to look for include roost trees, droppings, feathers, tracks, and dusting areas and listening for gobbling.
 
The population of wild turkeys in North America reached a low point in the 1930’s, but conservation programs by state wildlife agencies and private partners have restored the birds throughout most of their historical range. 
 
Today, wild turkey populations are booming in Colorado thanks to transplant efforts, protection through game laws, and habitat improvement projects – funded in large part by sportsmen’s dollars.  "There are more turkeys in the state than ever before," said Lucero. 
 
Follow this link for more information about hunting wild turkey in Colorado, http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/Turkey/
 
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MONTROSE, Colo. — If you’ve ever wanted to hunt wild turkeys, plan on attending a "how to" seminar with experts from the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the National Wild Turkey Federation, March 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Montrose Rod and Gun Club indoor range.
       
"Montrose is ground zero for great turkey hunting," said Tony Bonacquista, a district wildlife manager in Nucla."You can go in every direction from Montrose and find birds — if you know what you’re doing."
       
Stalking turkeys is also a great way to get started hunting. The season is six weeks long and hunting the birds, while challenging, is not as difficult as learning all the aspects of hunting big game. The 2010 spring season starts on April 10 and continues through May 23.
       
"There’s plenty of time for hunting and you don’t have to worry about getting out on the first weekend. Sometimes hunting a little later is better," Bonacquista said.
       
At the seminar the leaders will explain all facets of turkey hunting. Four instruction stations will be included: how to call birds; identifying birds; hunting tactics; and rules, regulations and ethics. Instructors will also explain how to field dress a bird and how to cook it.
       
"Wild turkeys are great eating, and, of course, totally organic," Bonacquista said.
       
The seminar is limited to 50 people; the cost is $10 with lunch included. To register, call (970)252-6000 or go to the DOW’s Montrose Service Center at 2300 S. Townsend Ave.

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