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Funding for Land Conservation Makes Good Economic Sense Thu 19, Nov 2009 The United States Congress this fall will have a unique opportunity to secure full and dedicated funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the principal source of federal dollars for protecting land in America’s national parks, forests, and other public landscapes and ensuring recreational opportunities for Americans in every state in the nation.
Trout Unlimited: Upper Colorado "on the brink" Mon 16, Nov 2009 Increased diversions from the Fraser River, in Grand County, could put the entire Upper Colorado ecosystem at risk, a coalition of environmental groups warned Friday.
Anglers: Too Much Water in the Fryingpan for Fishing Fri 13, Nov 2009 The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is taking heat over its operations in the Fryingpan Valley this summer. Water releases created water levels that were too high for fishing in the gold-medal trout habitat from late July to early September.
Temporary Kokanee Snagging Closure at Cheesman Reservoir Tue 10, Nov 2009 The Colorado Division of Wildlife announces a temporary closure to the upper portion of the Goose Creek Arm section of Cheesman Reservoir to Kokanee snagging and fishermen.
Kokanee eggs are being collected at Cheesman to restock both Elevenmile and Cheesman for future Kokanee production. The future success of the salmon is dependent upon this collection and temporary closure.
Major shad fish kill in Cherry Creek Tue 27, Oct 2009 The number of fish that have died are "between the upper hundreds to a few thousand."...officials have no idea what led to the die-off.
Colorado offers special benefits to veterans Sun 25, Oct 2009 The state of Colorado offers special benefits for its military service members and veterans, including hunting and fishing license privleges.
Meyers: Big catches that defy belief Sat, 14 Nov 2009 There are certain happenings in the world of fishing that were not meant to be explained, just enjoyed....
Meyers: Late-season hunters due a big payoff Sat, 07 Nov 2009 For participants in Colorado's big-game season, which will begin its fourth and final segment Wednesday, it has been a sight to behold....
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Roy Muncy, 56 - Alamosa Valley Courier Tue, 17 Nov 2009 DEL NORTE — Roy Muncy, 56, of Del Norte, Colorado passed away at home November 11, 2009. Roy was born June 24, 1953 in Pensacola, Florida to Harvey R. Muncy and Elsie V. Allen. Roy enjoyed the outdoors including arrowhead hunting, fishing, and ......
Ill. town would rather get Gitmo prisoners - Denver Post Tue, 17 Nov 2009 Baker said it could spur new housing, gas stations and other businesses that would create jobs and customers for his shop, which is stocked with fishing supplies and serves as ... contributed to this report....
Coloradans claim two spots on U.S. team - Denver Post Sun, 15 Nov 2009 George Daniel claimed first place at the 2009 U.S. Fly Fishing Championship on Pennsylvania's Fishing Creek. Competing under flood conditions, Lance Egan of Utah finished second to the Pennsylvania native, who has been the team leader in recent years ......
Theodoro Clyde Carson, 63 - Alamosa Valley Courier Fri, 20 Nov 2009 SAN FRANCISCO, Colo. — San Francisco, Colo. resident Theodoro Clyde Carson, 63, passed away Nov. 17, 2009. Clyde was born Dec. 2, 1945 in San Francisco, the son of Miguel Teodoro Carson and Cora Quintana Carson. He was a Vietnam War veteran in the ......
Jose Feliberto Chavez, 61 - Alamosa Valley Courier Sat, 14 Nov 2009 ALAMOSA — Alamosa, Colo. resident Jose “Fil” Feliberto” Chavez, 61, passed away Nov. 13, 2009 at his home, under hospice care surrounded by his loving family. Fil was born Aug. 20, 1948 in Alamosa the son of Boney Chavez and Jean Herrera ......
Baca Mountain Tract decision signed - Alamosa Valley Courier Sat, 14 Nov 2009 Fish and Wildlife Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and Saguache County worked closely with us to ensure we met everyone’s goals for the area.” Approximately 14,000 acres southeast of Crestone were added to the Rio Grande National Forest ......
Newsweek's Sarah Palin cover has everyone's shorts in a bunch - Colorado Springs Gazette Thu, 19 Nov 2009 NEW YORK • Of all the adjectives one might use to describe Newsweek's current Sarah Palin cover, "unflattering" probably isn't one of them. But Palin says the cover's posed shot of her in running gear, including short black shorts — a photo ......
Your Letters - Glenwood Springs Post Independent Sat, 14 Nov 2009 In America, we are losing 6,000 acres of open space every day. Our wild lands are too important to neglect. • provide recreational opportunities (Wild lands and protected areas support a large segment of the economy. Nationally, outdoor recreation ......