GMU 521 Elk Study
Special use authorization to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to use a helicopter to capture and collar up to 40 elk (20 adult female and 20 adult male) in Game Management Unit (GMU) 521, including the Raggeds Wilderness, for a research project.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Game Management Unit (GMU) 521, including the Raggeds Wildernes, on the Paonia Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/05/2022 |
| Decision | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Paonia Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Research; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Evaluating seasonal home range, movement, and migration of elk in Raggeds Wilderness and Game Management Unit 521
Decision Signed Date: 07/25/2022
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Paonia Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Gunnison
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Levi Broyles
P.O. Box 1030
Paonia, CO 81428
970-527-4131
levi.broyles@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/25/2022