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- Drop a line after the elk is bagged
- August 22, 2006
- Big game hunters, traveling to Northwest Colorado in October, don’t arrive looking for trout. And for anyone who has the great fortune to hang an elk early in the hunt, that’s a big mistake.
- Calls can bring game to you
- August 22, 2006
- Somewhere between archery season and rifle season, the bull elk sought by hunters throughout Colorado will go into the rutting season, and he will begin to gather his harem of cow elk with which he will mate.
- Ranching for Wildlife undergoing changes
- August 22, 2006
- In its 20-plus-year history, Ranching for Wildlife has been one of the state’s more controversial hunting programs.
- Hunters should take precautions
- August 22, 2006
- Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease found in deer and elk. The disease attacks the brain, causing the animals to become emaciated, display abnormal behavior, lose bodily functions and die.
- Need a break? Check out Craig
- August 22, 2006
- If hunters have a day on their trip when they can’t hunt or if they simply want to take a break from tracking trophy animals, there is plenty to do in Craig to pass the time.
- Make a day of it
- August 22, 2006
- Family members of hunters can find their own adventures if they do not feel the call of the hunt.
- Elk numbers near objective
- August 22, 2006
- There are no sure things in elk hunting — weather conditions alone deal a different hand of cards every autumn. However, statistics compiled by the Colorado Division of Wildlife strongly suggest that hunters who are willing to settle for a cow in the first rifle season will do well in Game Management Unit 4 northwest of Steamboat Springs.
- Pronghorns give hunters a challenge
- August 22, 2006
- Serious pronghorn hunters are willing to wait years for the opportunity to hunt trophy bucks in the best pronghorn units in Colorado. All Colorado pronghorn hunting tags are issued by draw.
- Illegal activities? Pay a hefty price
- August 22, 2006
- Illegal hunting-related activities also include interfering with hunting.
- Hunters should recognize health risks
- August 22, 2006
- Hunters are susceptible to health problems when they’re in the backcountry.
- Changes for 2006
- August 22, 2006
- The Colorado Division of Wildlife unveiled some big changes for the 2006 hunting season. Chief among those changes was the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp.
- Success rates depend on more than draw
- August 22, 2006
- Thousands of hunters will come to Northwest Colorado in search of big game this fall.
- Private services take you off the beaten path
- August 22, 2006
- From food and equipment to travel and lodging, planning an annual hunting excursion can be an expensive undertaking.
- Bringing the outdoors in
- August 22, 2006
- Glenn and Audrey Pritchard said they can see forever from the top of the hill off their 40-acre spread just outside of Craig.
- Tired of elk? Variety of game in area
- August 22, 2006
- While most hunters come to Northwest Colorado for elk and deer hunting, there are plenty of other big and small animals out there to pursue.
- Big game in Rio Blanco
- August 22, 2006
- Rio Blanco county has much to offer the big game hunter.
- Sportsman’s Paradise
- August 22, 2006
- When it comes to the six prime game management units of the Middle Park region around Kremmling, Dean Billington says taking the road less traveled is the key.
- Opportunities abound for youth hunters
- August 22, 2006
- In Northwest Colorado, youth hunting is a way of life.
- Survival Tips for the Colorado High Country
- August 22, 2006
- Every year more than a few hunters must be rescued from the wilds of Colorado. Hunters get trapped by snowstorms, injured in various types of accidents or simply get lost in the woods.
- More than Moose
- August 22, 2006
- When people think of Walden, they think moose.
- Stock up on hunting items locally
- August 22, 2006
- Bruce Lee has noticed more than a few changes after more than 20 years spent selling sporting goods in Steamboat Springs.
- Remember ethics in the field
- August 22, 2006
- Sports would not exist without rules. It seems simple, but consider playing tennis with no out-of-bounds line, or hockey with steel sticks.
- Accidents happen
- Gear, keeping calm are keys to survival
- August 22, 2006
- Most hunters have enough experience in the backcountry to keep from getting lost. They know the basics, such as being familiar with an area before setting off on a big trip and keeping fresh on their orienteering skills.
- Bow hunting offers challenge
- August 22, 2006
- For Alan Nielsen, getting close to a deer or elk is the thrill of a lifetime that separates bow hunting from other types of hunting.
- Hunters find better accuracy with their own ammo
- August 22, 2006
- Hunters looking for an advantage may discover that loading their own ammunition can increase accuracy just enough to bag that long sought-after trophy.
- Elk not the only game in town Deer also a popular target
- August 22, 2006
- Northwest Colorado has built a reputation for trophy elks, but hunters are discovering that this area also offers great opportunities for deer as well.
- Camouflage helps hunters blend in
- August 22, 2006
- Successful hunters will say the secret to their success often lies with how well they’re disguised in the habitat.
- Learn to use ATVs properly
- August 22, 2006
- The number of all-terrain vehicles used during hunting season has been increasing steadily during the last five years. While the vehicles can be useful tools to aid a hunt, many hunters are using them improperly and causing a variety of problems.
- How far from here to there?
- August 22, 2006
- Rangefinders help answer important question for hunters.
- The ultimate art form
- August 22, 2006
- Gary Troester is an artist. Instead of using paintbrushes, chalk or acrylics, Troester uses glass eyeballs, thread and animal hides to create his masterpieces.
- Buckskin Network keeps hunters safe, in touch
- August 22, 2006
- The Buckskin Network is a unique program between law enforcement and news media to assist hunters and their families.
- Don’t Shoot a Moose
- August 22, 2006
- Reintroduced to Colorado 28 years ago, moose are thriving in many parts of the state.
- Premier Hunting
- August 22, 2006
- As the region’s elk population reaches an optimal size, it could become harder to get an elk-hunting license.
- Melanie McDaniels: Boston massacred
- August 22, 2006
- Dear beloved Red Sox fans, Fret not.
- Our View: Legacies live on
- August 22, 2006
- You just can’t do enough.
- C.O.M.A. fundraising committee: C.O.M.A. says thanks to business for donation
- August 22, 2006
- To the editor: A big thank you goes out to Kirk Libbee, owner of Quality Plus One Hour Photo, for his generous donation to (Communities Overcoming Meth Abuse).
- Kurt Wilson: Daily Press right to keep politics out of story
- August 22, 2006
- To the editor: Bravo to the Craig Daily Press and its staff.
- Donna Watkins: Thanks for supporting reading program
- August 22, 2006
- To the editor: After a very successful summer reading program and a well-attended Dog Days of Summer Reading Festival, the Moffat County Libraries would like to publicly thank all the volunteers and businesses and groups that donated prizes and incentives.
- Getting down and dirty
- Sixth annual Mud Splash volleyball tournament set for Saturday
- August 22, 2006
- It’s been six years since the inception of the Mud Splash volleyball tournament put on by the Craig Chamber of Commerce.
- Butler-Inman
- August 22, 2006
- Earl and Linda Butler, of Craig, and Robert and Elain Inman, of Sheridan, announce the engagement of their children, Kayelyn White Fawn Butler, of Craig, and Brian Landon Inman, of Sheridan.
- Zoey Genesis Richardson
- August 22, 2006
- Zoey Genesis Richardson was born June 2, 2006, in Steamboat Springs to Steve Richardson and Mari Scullion. She entered into eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2006, at the age of 2 months and 9 days.
- Christner-Bergmann
- August 22, 2006
- Angela Christner, of Glenwood Springs, and Chris Bergmann, of Craig, were united in marriage at a 4 p.m. ceremony July 22 at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. A reception followed at the hotel.
- Police blotter for Aug. 23
- August 22, 2006
- Moffat County Jail Thursday, Aug. 17 Thomas Craig Kraft, 43 of Modesto, Calif., was booked into Moffat County Jail for aggravated motor vehicle theft and theft by receiving.
- Visiting Nurse Association collides with House bill
- August 22, 2006
- An immigration bill passed by the Colorado House of Representatives is causing headaches for the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association.
- Datebook for Aug. 23
- August 22, 2006
- Today 7 p.m. The rodeo team meets at the Moffat County High School library, 900 Finley Lane. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
- News briefs for Aug. 23
- August 22, 2006
- Savery’s MusicFest is Sept. 3 The fifth annual Little Snake River MusicFest is scheduled for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyo.
- A walk to remember
- Local team prepares for third annual Relay for Life in Rangely
- August 22, 2006
- It was nearly five years ago that doctors told Kathie Johnson, a Craig resident and small business owner, that she had beaten back the breast cancer that invaded her body.
- CNCC, Sweet Adelines team up to offer music classes
- August 22, 2006
- It’s never too late to learn to sing.
- Cade William Russell Blunt
- August 22, 2006
- Hallie Blunt and Kurt Blunt, of Meeker, announce the birth of their son, Cade William Russell Blunt, at 6:19 p.m. Aug. 20, 2006, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig.
- Preference points system changing
- August 22, 2006
- The preference points system, relatively untouched in past years, has undergone several changes.
- From the field to the table
- August 22, 2006
- Hunters rejoice. Now that you’ve caught your wild game, all that’s left to do is get it ready for cooking.
- Grant Irvan Miller
- August 22, 2006
- Elliot Miller and Lanette Keever, of Westminster, announce the birth of their son, Grant Irvan Miller, at 11:22 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Avista Hospital in Louisville, Colo.
- Wal-Mart clears last hurdle
- August 22, 2006
- The Wal-Mart Supercenter cleared the last remaining obstacle Tuesday to becoming a local business when the Craig City Council approved the retail giant’s off-street parking and landscaping plan.
- Commissioners approve EMS care, boundaries
- August 22, 2006
- People in need of emergency medical care in the outlying regions of Moffat County can rest assured that their emergency responder has the training needed to tend to their injuries.
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