Colorado Deer needs your help!

It looks like it's going to be a long winter.....and Colorado's deer could be in big trouble. More than 45 inches of deep, crusted snow coupled with extreme cold have begun to take a toll on deer and other wildlife populations in the Gunnison Valley. At this time, DOW biologists believe that if we do not aid these populations through a temporary feeding program, the extreme conditions may lead to excessive winter losses in these populations. The loss of wildlife in this part of our state has the potential to negatively impact the local economy which depends on out-of-town visitors coming to enjoy wildlife. Conserving wildlife and supporting the people who depend on wildlife for their livelihood is part of the DOW mission. By donating to the Division of Wildlife today, you will be participating in a valiant effort to help save some of Colorado's wildlife. Each donation will be used to buy and distribute specially formulated feed to animals in need.

If you want to help feed the deer through winter, here's a link to the Colorado Division of Wildlife's program..

http://wildlife.state.co.us/wildlifestore/category.aspx?categoryID=47
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MuleyMadness
Man that sucks, I remember our 92-93 year took a TERRIBLE toll on our Nothern Utah herd. Hope the same doesn't happen in CO.

Thanks Hiker, I should be able to give a donation.
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Hiker
"MuleyMadness" wrote:Man that sucks, I remember out 92-93 year took a TERRIBLE toll on your Nothern herd. Hope the same doesn't happen in CO.

Thanks Hiker, I should be able to give a donation.
 Thanks Brett! It sounds pretty bad for the western slope this year. We lost a lot of deer and antelope on the plains last winter. That Gunnison area has some of best trophy units for muleys in the state, hopefully the feeding will work and they'll come out OK.
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ABert
I'll send a few buck out that way (no pun intended, honestly!)

On a side note, Hiker, don't think I'll be making it up until late spring, early summer. I will be there in the fall for elk and deer along with our annual pheasant hunt, nothing will keep me away this year!
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bigbuck92
Its a horrible year in NE Utah to. I havent seen this much snow for a long time. The fawns will be lucky to make it this year.
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a_bow_nut
The snow is getting deep around my part of the state to. Even the moose are being pushed down because of the snow. I hope that they don't get to much more our herds were just starting to come around again.
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MuleyMadness
Donation sent, thanks for the 'heads up' HIKER.
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FastGM3
Our local news in California, just picked up a news video feed on this story. So for those interested in the "Video" version click here

http://cbs13.com/video/?cid=6

Look for the video named "Emergency Effort to feed Snowbound Deer"
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