A significant section of an important northwestern Colorado elk and mule deer migration corridor will remain undisturbed thanks to a collaborative conservation effort by landowners and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
“We appreciate the willingness of the Keystone Ranch to enter into this volunteer conservation agreement,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “Thanks to their vision and prudent stewardship, the wildlife values of 11,752 acres will remain intact going forward.”
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Action Plan indicates the acreage encompasses the state’s number-one priority migration corridor used by Colorado’s two largest migratory herds, the White River elk and mule deer herds. Up to 10,000 thousand elk cross the property twice each year.
The agreement also cements hunter access to the private property since it finalizes a 20-year access easement with CPW through its Ranching for Wildlife Program, which it administers. Hunters will have access to a specified number of hunts annually while additional time is set aside solely for wildlife viewing.
“As an example of how prudently the landowners utilize their land, they use a grazing cycle where each pasture rests for two years for the benefit of livestock and wildlife alike. That’s a win-win,” added Weaver.
Great Outdoors Colorado, CPW, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Gates Family Foundation provided financial support for the easement and access.
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