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The Colorado Division of Wildlife has posted a package of Big Game hunting stories that media outlets can use as news items or for special hunting sections and reports.

These are general stories that provide basic information to big game hunters. Topics include: care of big game meat; what hunters should do if they make a mistake in the field; proper use of off-road vehicles; common violations, and more.

Photos can also be downloaded. See instructions below.

For details about hunting in specific areas in Colorado, you can contact one of the DOW's  public information specialists, listed below.

Region	Contact Name	Phone Number
Northeast Region (Denver, Ft. Collins, Brush)	Jennifer Churchill	(303) 291-7234
Southeast Region (Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Lamar, Salida)	Michael Seraphin	(719) 227-5211
Northwest Region (Grand Jct, Glenwood, Craig, Steamboat)	Mike Porras	(970) 255-6162
Southwest Region (Durango, Montrose, Monte Vista, Gunnison)	Joe Lewandowski	(970) 375-6708
Statewide Issues	Randy Hampton	(303) 291- 7482

2011 Articles include:

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• Colorado's Wildlife Conservation History
• Caring for Your Campsite
• Don't Shoot a Moose
• Essential Hunting Gear Check-list
• High Altitude Survival
• Numerous Information Resources Available for Hunters
• What to Do if You Make a Mistake While Hunting
• Know Where You're Hunting
• Preference Point System Explained
• How to Hunt Pronghorn
• Ranching for Wildlife Program
• How to Hunt Mule Deer
• Avoid Common Hunting Violations
• How to Hunt Elk
• Other Big Game Hunting in Colorado
• Taking Care of Game Meat
• Hunting Ethics Critical to Sport
• How to Hunt Safely
• Hunting with Horses
• Know the Rules of Hunting
• Poaching a Constant Problem
• Staying Found and Safe in the Mountains
• Use ATVs Properly; and Know the Laws
• Hunting and Wildlife Management in Colorado

Photo Download Instructions

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Below are instructions for downloading photographs from the Colorado Division of Wildlife Web site.

Go to the Image Database. You can search for images by category, or you can go to "Search Images" (on the right) and enter a keyword (using the "Keywords" box or the "Search All" box works best). Examples: "elk" or "hunting." (NOTE: It is NOT necessary to enter any other information.) Then, SEARCH.

A page of thumbnail photos will be displayed. Click on the photo that you want to use, and then click on the image size you want to open that image size in a new window.

There are 2 ways you can use the image:

1. Download it to your computer by right-clicking on the photo; select Save Picture As; Name picture in FILE NAME field; in SAVE IN field select destination; SAVE.
2. Copy the URL (picture's Web address) that is above the photo and paste into an e-mail. After pasting it, be sure to hit ENTER on your keyboard. This will activate the link (turn it a blue color) so that the active link appears in the e-mail message. The e-mail recipient can then click on the link to access the photo.

Caption information is included with each photo. Unless otherwise noted, please credit Colorado Division of Wildlife. .

Questions: Joe Lewandowski, joe.lewandowski@state.co.us, 1-970-375-6708