Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is gearing up to host a pivotal Southeast Region Sportspersons' Meeting in Colorado Springs, set to take place on July 9, 6 p.m., at their regional office. Revealed in an announcement on their official website, the event is slated to bring hunters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts into the conversation about herd management plans (HMPs), focusing extensively on the region's deer population. "Public considerations are crucial to our processes," said CPW Region Manager Frank McGee, as per Colorado Parks and Wildlife. He also emphasized the importance of CPW to actively involve and inform stakeholders on wildlife strategy development.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, McGee, along with CPW staff, is anticipated to quickly provide an outline of the HMP efforts. The finalized plans will serve to guide CPW's strategies for managing deer populations in the Southeast Region. The meeting will also offer updates on aquatic life, beaver, and furbearer workgroups, allowing attendees to catch a comprehensive glimpse of CPW's wildlife stewardship. An open comment and question period is set to conclude the event, which is expected to adjourn at 8 p.m.
For those unable to attend in person, CPW has made provisions for broader inclusion, with the meeting also being accessible online. A Zoom webinar is planned to facilitate remote participation, complete with the necessary meeting ID and passcode shared on their announcement page. Interested individuals can virtually join via the link provided or reach out to CPW at 719-227-5200 for further details.
