One of the Montezuma County commissioners has called Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s concernsthat the proposed Paths to Mesa Verde could impact mule deer populations “ridiculous.” But how ridiculous are those claims? Colorado Parks and Wildlife was not able to comment at this time, but KSJD reached out to another expert. Professor George Wittemyer studies mule deer the department of fish, wildlife and conservation biology at Colorado State University. He talked with KSJD's Austin Cope.
Recreation's Impacts on Mule Deer: How "Ridiculous" Are Wildlife Managers' Concerns?
Tom Koerner
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
