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elk
10 Porch Notes tagged “elk,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Moffat County
Moffat County draws hunters, but the rules change by unit
Northwest Colorado is well known for elk and other big game, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife sets the seasons, units, and license rules that change from year to year.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Rio Blanco County
Rio Blanco County sits in White River elk country
The White River valley supports a major Colorado elk herd, which shapes hunting seasons, fall driving, and even fences and crops on local ranches.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Mineral County
Moose, elk, and bighorn sheep all share the Creede high country
The forest around Creede holds elk, introduced moose, and bighorn sheep, and knowing where and how to watch them safely makes for better viewing and fewer surprises on the road or trail.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Teller County
Mueller State Park: elk, bears, and Pikes Peak granite
Mueller State Park west of Pikes Peak in Teller County is a watchable-wildlife park of meadows, granite, and miles of trails, with state-park pass and fishing rules to know before you go.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Jefferson County
Elk and bighorn sheep share the Jeffco foothills with people
Elk and bighorn sheep live in Jefferson County's foothills and canyons, and the rule for watching either one is to keep your distance and never feed them.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Garfield County
Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area protects elk and closes in winter
Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area south of New Castle is elk winter range, so it closes to the public for much of the year and requires a license or wildlife-area pass to enter.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Rio Blanco County
Driving Highways 13 and 64 puts you in real big-game country
The main routes through Rio Blanco County roll through open deer and elk country, a scenic drive where a little extra care at dawn, dusk, and during fall migration keeps it that way.
Read note ->Home and property - Pitkin County
A Pitkin County fence should pass the wildlife check
A fence in Pitkin County needs a permit unless it meets the wildlife-friendly criteria, so the design choice comes before the posts go in.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Larimer County
In fall, give elk room near Estes Park and watch for meadow closures
Each fall, bull elk gather and bugle in the meadows around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, and the park closes several meadows to off-trail foot travel from late afternoon through mid-morning while asking visitors to keep a safe distance.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness closes some roads for elk calving
The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness in the northeast corner of the Chaffee County area is open to hikers year-round, but several access roads close in spring for elk calving.
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