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Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports mixed big‑game trends in Middle Park; CWD prevalence rose in D9 deer
Summary
CPW briefed the board on big‑game monitoring in Middle Park: Grand County’s D9 mule deer population rose slightly but remains below objective after two severe winters; chronic wasting disease prevalence in D9 tested bucks rose to roughly 8–9%; CPW is monitoring elk with a new regional study, moose numbers remain above objective, and pronghorn are
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff updated commissioners on big‑game monitoring across Middle Park. Elyssa Slazak (CPW big‑game biologist) reported the D9 mule deer population estimate is about 8,500 (below the new objective range of 10,500–14,000), but classified age ratios and recent fawn production have increased and the population is trending upward from the post‑winter lows. CPW’s mule deer survival study…
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