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Elk and Deer herds in Southwestern Colorado declining

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Elk and Deer herds in Southwestern Colorado declining

Postby colowoods » 12 12, 2017 •  [Post 1]

According to information passed on by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Dept, the elk and deer herds that winter on and around the Southern Ute Reservation are being severely over hunted. These animals make up a substantial portion of the San Juan Herd. Any member of the tribe is allowed to take 7 animals per year. 1 bull, 3 cows, 1 buck, 2 does. Negotiations with the tribe have failed to bring any changes. The website for the Ute Regulations is below as well as an excerpt of the 7 animal limits. The other problem is that Tribe members are not restricted to tribale Lands, they can hunt US Forest service lands.

Please contact your Federal Senators.

http://www.southernute-nsn.gov/wrmweb/h ... gulations/

Southern Ute Tribal Season Dates and Bag Limits (Enrolled Southern UteTribal Members Only, unless specified)
Open Areas
Open areas for huntable species shall include all lands within the exterior boundaries
of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. For private, assigned and allotted lands,
hunters must first obtain written access permission from the landowner. For USFS
lands and Navajo State Park lands contact the respective agencies for information
pertaining to access restrictions.
Closed Areas
Closed areas shall include all grounds immediately surrounding the Lake Capote
Recreation Area including the campground. For precise boundaries contact the Wildlife Division.
Mule Deer and Elk
Season Dates: Archery: August 26th through September 8th, 2017
General: September 9th through December 31st, 2017
Permits Issued: Beginning August 14th, 2017
Bag Limits: 3 Mule Deer (1 Buck and 2 Does**)
4 Elk (1 Bull and 3 Cows**)
** Tribal Members must have their first doe or cow validated to receive their second
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