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CPW urges seasonal closures to protect elk as USFS readies Frisco Backyard fuel‑mitigation and recreation plan
Summary
Colorado Parks and Wildlife told Summit County advisory members that elk numbers have declined and recommended seasonal closures (May 15–June 30) during calving; USFS and county staff said they will incorporate wildlife data into final trail siting and fuel mitigation decisions.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife representatives told the Summit County Open Space Advisory Council on March 5 that elk populations in the Frisco Backyard project area have declined and that limiting human disturbance during calving could help stabilize the herd.
Alex Strasser and Elissa Slezak of CPW said monitoring and collaring are underway to map calving locations and inform trail siting. CPW recommended consideration of seasonal trail closures from…
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