Annual seasonal closures of wildlife winter range ended Friday for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and city of Durango.

These closures remained in place through April 15 to protect wintering mule deer and elk that move down from higher elevations to ride out harsh winter conditions. The agencies coordinate to identify key wildlife areas for protection while continuing to offer areas open for winter recreation.

These Durango-area trails are now open to the public until Dec. 1, when seasonal closures will resume.

Grandview Ridge.Big Canyon and Sale Barn trailheads (access located east of U.S. Highway 160).South Rim Trail, portions of Sidewinder and Cowboy trails on BLM land accessed from Carbon Junction Trail or Crites Connect.Grandview BLM trails (access from Three Springs).Animas City Mountain – BLM lands above the lower loops (about 1.5 miles above the 32nd Street trailhead).Twin Buttes Area – all upper trails as marked.Bodo State Wildlife Area – all trails as marked.The Perins Peak area east of County Road 208 and west of the hogs back is closed through July 31 to protect nesting peregrine falcons.When recreating on public lands, remember to observe wildlife from a distance and keep dogs under control at all times.

For maps and a complete list of areas affected by winter closures, visit www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/colorado/closures or a Tres Rios Field Office at 15 Burnett Court and 29211 Highway 184, Dolores.

For more information, call 882-1120.