Colorado May Open New Area for Elk Hunting

posted on June 1, 2017
elk_colorado_new_f.jpg

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will attempt to mitigate damage done by a local elk herd in Boulder County by potentially opening up hunting on public land near Rabbit Mountain, as the elk have recently killed much of the habitat’s plant life, in turn degrading the land for other wildlife.

Parks and Wildlife area manager Larry Rogstad said, “It’s absolutely essential to manage herbivore population[s]. We’ve been seeing an exponential increase in the elk. These elk are no longer migratory.” He noted that over the course of the last decade, the elk population for the 500-acre plot of land has gone from 50 to 400 head, an eight-fold boom. Rogstad also explained that because these elk are not hunted, the herd is not pressured to relocate to other grazing areas. Plus, it could save the state thousands of dollars in damages per year.

At press time, the county and state planned to host an open forum to hear public comment regarding the proposal.

For more information, go to CPW.state.co.us.

Latest

Backcountry Defense Lede
Backcountry Defense Lede

New for 2025: Hornady Backcountry Defense

Hornady Backcountry Defense is the round you want to have on hand when things get dicey in the field, to make sure you get home alive.

First Look: Maven CRS.3 4-20x50mm Riflescope

The Maven CRS.3 4-20x50 Riflescope brings the exceptional clarity, durability, and affordability of the C Series to an all-purpose first focal plane hunting optic.

New for 2025: Two Sure-Fire Index-Finger Releases

This pair of new-for-the-year index-finger releases ensures shot-to-shot consistency and seamless, quiet, jaw-to-D-loop attachment.

First Look: Swarovski Z5(i)+ Riflescope

The Swarovski Z5(i)+ Riflescope will catch the attention of hunters and shooters, demanding accuracy, visibility, versatility, and unmatched performance in every scenario.

Three Killer Broadheads to Take Afield in 2025

Three broadheads that won't let you down when that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity occurs.

#SundayGunday: Savage 110 Ultralite Elite

On this week's #SundayGunday, we take a look at the 110 Ultralite Elite, one of the lightest hunting rifles the company has ever brought to market. Based upon the pairing of the classic model 110 action, a PROOF barrel and the MDT HNT26 chassis, this is a gun that can tackle the toughest terrain, and still thread the needle when it gets there.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.