Hunting permits on sale for Lone Mesa
Hunters who have a deer or elk license for the fourth rifle season in Game Management Unit 711 still have the opportunity to get a special permit to hunt deer and elk at Lone Mesa State Park.
Hunting at the 12,000-acre park during the fourth season is limited to 25 hunters; 12 permits are still available. Cost for the entry permit for Colorado residents is $100 for antlerless elk and $200 for those hunting either-sex elk or buck deer. The cost for non-residents is $200 and $300, respectively.
Lone Mesa is in Dolores County in western Colorado. Entry to the park is limited to provide a high-quality big-game hunting experience. The fourth season runs from Wednesday to Nov. 16. People who have a fourth season license for GMU 711 and who wish to hunt at Lone Mesa this year should go to http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/LoneMesa/Pages/Hunting.aspx, to read the rules for hunting in the area and download a permit application. All hunters must attend an orientation at the Lone Mesa office in Dolores the night before the season starts.
For more information, call 882-2213.
Vallecito Nordic to host fundraiser
The Vallecito Nordic Fall Fundraiser will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. The event will feature a silent auction, live music and Nordic ski package raffle. All proceeds go toward trail grooming and maintenance.
For more information, call 884-6193 or visit http://vallecitonordic.org.
Seniors Outdoors announces events
Seniors Outdoors will host these events:
The SO! General Meeting will be held Tuesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. A social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. A presentation, “New Skyhorse Tales of the Altai Mountains in Siberia,” will be given by Lisa and Loren Skyhorse. They will talk about their experiences working with the semi-nomadic peoples of the Altai to create a new industry using their traditional leather working skills.
The Wednesday Wanderers will meet at 9:30 a.m. through the winter at Santa Rita Park to walk the Animas River Trail. No RSVP is required. Dogs must be on a leash. For more information, call Eric Pahike at 247-1130.
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