Winter wildlife closures extended through April 30

The annual winter closures began last December and are typically lifted by April 15.

The BLM, city of Durango and CPW identify key wildlife areas around Durango needing protection for deer and elk. Closing these areas to human activity is necessary to protect critical foraging habitat for these species, allowing them to survive the winter.

A complete list and maps of the areas affected by the extended winter closures are available online at www.blm.gov and at the Tres Rios Field Office locations in Durango, 15 Burnett Court, and Dolores, 29211 Highway 184.

For more information, call 882-7296.