If you enjoy a good wing-shoot and the fast-paced action of fishing for crappies, these unpleasantries may be worth tolerating to take advantage of some early season outdoor opportunities on the Eastern Plains.
Hunters seeking every advantage in the field are using decoys to attract doves. These do-it-yourself dove decoys are perfect for the budget-minded hunter.
Will I do it again? Absolutely. I still don’t have the gear, but now that I know what I need, it is less concerning.
It was fresh, organic meat and it fed RSP families with rich, wild flavors you just don’t often get from store-bought, farm-raised meat.
A week later, I was back in class, learning more about how to cook wild game from professional wild game chef Jason Nauert.
For Colorado big-game hunters, the time is now to begin preparing for the upcoming elk, deer, moose, bear, pronghorn, bighorn and mountain goat hunting seasons.
Halfway across the field, I heard Natalie say “chukar!” I looked at her, puzzled.“What?” I asked.“Chukar,” she said, pointing to the ground in front of her.
For anyone interested in becoming a hunter, or interested in mentoring a friend or family member, small game hunting is a very logical entry point – and cottontail rabbits are a particularly good place to start.
Colorado’s pheasant and quail seasons open statewide Nov. 9, 2019. Pheasant hunters can expect improved bird populations over last season. Big-game hunters can also enjoy some additional access this year on Colorado’s popular Walk-In-Access (WIA) program. Watch the video for further details.
My first dove-hunting trip as a member of the CPW Rookie Sportsperson Program (RSP) had nearly everything I could want in an outdoors weekend.
CPW’s system is used primarily for waterfowl and small game hunting reservations, but several properties also offer turkey hunting.
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.
