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Craig Sports Briefs for March 23, 2015: Moffat County High School baseball downed by Gunnison

The Moffat County High School varsity baseball team lost both games of a Saturday doubleheader against Gunnison in Montrose. The Bulldogs, 2-3 on the season, were defeated 13-2 and 12-2 by the Cowboys.

Junior varsity likewise had a trying day Monday in a home game with Battle Mountain, getting hounded by the Huskies, 27-7.

Varsity will travel to Olathe this Saturday.



Hunting application deadline approaching

The deadline to apply for limited licenses from Colorado Parks & Wildlife for this year’s hunting seasons is April 7.

When applying, hunters should remember basic details such as desired location, season, type of big game, method of take and other items of information.



Those applying will need the following to apply for and purchase a license online:

• Valid photo ID

• Proof of hunter education certfication

• Proof of Colorado residency (if applicable)

• 2015 Habitat Stamp (available online during application process)

• Social Security number (new customers ages 12 and older)

• Hunt codes (up to four for each species)

• Method of payment

Those who miss the deadline for limited licenses or choose otherwise can purchase an over-the-counter license beginning July 21 with no application necessary. Leftover limited licenses will go on sale starting Aug. 4.

For more information, visit http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/PlanYourHunt.aspx.

Craig Daily Press offers March Madness contest

If you’ve got a head for college basketball in the biggest tournament of the year, you can still catch the fever online with the Craig Daily Press Battle of the Brackets.

Visit craigdailypress.com/basketball to sign up for the free event, which is part of the national UPICKEM program, offering prizes at the local and national levels, a $1 million prize at stake for those who correctly predict the winner of every game of the NCAA Men’s Division I event.

Participants can pick before each game instead of setting their entire bracket from the start. VIP pickers include Shane Camilletti of Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, Ryan Duran of Eastside Liquor, Steve Maneotis of Victory Motors, Brett Etzler of Carelli’s Pizzeria & Pasta and Andy Bockelman, Daily Press sports reporter.


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