PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED ON PROPOSAL TO CHANGE ATV REGULATIONS ON STATE WILDLIFE AREAS NEAR LAMAR

ATVs causing serious damage to wildlife habitat.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will hold a public meeting to discuss potential changes to ATV regulations for the John Martin, Grenada, and Queens State Wildlife Areas. The meeting will be held March 21 at the DOW armory building in Lamar, at 2500 South Main St. at 7 p.m.
The primary reason for the meeting is to discuss ATV use on state land. However, DOW staff will be prepared to discuss other wildlife issues including legislation to increase hunting and fishing license fees.
Wildlife biologists have recommended restricting ATV use on some of the state wildlife areas in the Lamar area to prevent habitat damage caused by ATV’s.
"We’ve seen an increase damage to sensitive wildlife habitat through inappropriate use of vehicles," said Travis Black, area wildlife manager from Lamar.
Black said the primary function of state wildlife property is for the benefit of wildlife.
"Unfortunately, some people view these properties as places where they can race around on ATV’s blazing new trails. The damage they are causing will take years to repair," he said.
The John Martin State Wildlife Area near Hasty includes the state property around John Martin Reservoir that is not included within the holdings of Colorado Division of Parks and Recreation. Queens State Wildlife Area is located between Eads and Lamar along U.S. Highway 287. Grenada State Wildlife Area is located along the Arkansas River near the town of Grenada.

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