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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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DENVER, Colo. –The Colorado Wildlife Commission will finalize falconry regulations and review draft regulations pertaining to Division of Wildlife properties at its regular meeting on Thursday, March 11 in Denver.

The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hunter Education Building at Division of Wildlife Headquarters, 6060 Broadway Denver.

The modification of falconry regulations began in October of 2008 when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published revised federal regulations related to the possession of raptors associated with the practice of falconry. The Commission opted to review the regulations in order to ensure compliance between state and federal regulations, and to address internal and stakeholder issues associated with the practice of falconry. Division of Wildlife staff has conducted extensive outreach and public involvement with falconers. The final regulations to be approved by the Commission are a significant liberalization of regulations governing the practice of falconry in Colorado.

The Commission will also review draft regulations pertaining to the annual review of Division property regulations. This is the second step in the Commission’s "three-step process.”" Proposed changes include: prohibiting the launching of aircraft on all state wildlife areas, modifying regulations for properties managed with the Division’s hunting reservation system and extending closing dates on various state trust lands until May 31 annually to allow for spring turkey hunting. The Commission will approve the final version of these regulations at its May meeting.

The Commission will honor Sigrid Ueblacker, founder of the Birds of Prey Foundation, who recently passed away. The Birds of Prey Foundation has taken in more than 10,000 injured raptors since she founded the foundation in 1984.   

The Commission will meet with the Colorado Water Conservation Board from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to discuss topics of mutual interest.

Constituents can listen to Commission meetings and workshops through the DOW’s Web site. This opportunity is provided to keep constituents better informed about the development of regulations by the Commission and how they and the DOW staff are resolving issues facing Colorado’s wildlife. 

People can listen to live audio feeds of the meetings by clicking on the "listen to audio" link on the "Wildlife Commission" Web page during the meeting. Broadcasts are only available during the meeting.

To view the entire agenda for the March Commission Meeting, please visit: http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeCommission/

The Colorado Wildlife Commission is an 11-member board appointed by the governor. The Commission sets Division of Wildlife regulations and policies for hunting, fishing, watchable wildlife, nongame, threatened and endangered species. The Commission also oversees Division of Wildlife land purchases and property regulations.

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