Colorado Parks and Wildlife Wants Your Input on Big Horn Sheep Management Plan

Posted by Dan R | Jun 9, 2022 | News, Secondary Lead

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input on its draft 10-year plan to manage the Arkansas River bighorn sheep herd that ranges from near Buena Vista to Salida to Canon City.

Big game populations are managed by CPW biologists to achieve population objectives established for various herds. Typically, decisions are made based on a management plan written and revised every 10 years.

To review the proposed management plan, visit the CPW website. Comments must be received by July 3rd.

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.