Loveland and Denver Meetings to focus on Black Bear Management on Northern Front Range

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DENVER, Colo.-- The Colorado Division of Wildlife will hold two public meetings to gather input on black bear management on Colorado's Front Range. 

This includes areas north of Interstate 70 and portions of Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, Boulder and Larimer counties.  In addition, the meeting will focus on black bear population and conflict management in Game Management Units 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 29, 38 and 191.

"The DOW is eager to gather input from landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and hunters to help us gauge management strategies and desired population trends for writing a management plan," said DOW biologist Mark Vieira.  "Wildlife belongs to all of the public and we’d like everyone to have a say."

LOVELAND MEETING:           
Wednesday, Aug.  25 at The Ranch Loveland, McKee Building, Berthoud Room, 5280 Arena Circle, 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

DENVER MEETING:
Thursday, Aug.  26, at the Hunter Education Building, DOW Denver Headquarters, 6060 Broadway, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.

To submit comments about black bear management in northeast Colorado, please contact Mark Vieira at: 970-472-4452 .

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