Why Oak is always so busy.

[TOGIE]

Not great news but a good shout out for RMBS and others to the CPW Commission by Big Game Manager Andy Holland.

"These two species demonstrate the most effort per license in thought and conversation. They're not taken lightly,"

In 2023, Colorado's Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep saw 'worst year for herd health' in a decade, CPW says

The health of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herds in Colorado was at its lowest in at least a decade, which has impacted available hunting licenses in 2024, CPW said this morning.

www.denver7.com

 

[Bigjay73]

But I thought CPW only cared about selling licenses.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Andy Holland’s presentation yesterday was excellent. His responses to the Commissioner’s queries couldn’t have been better. As always, thoroughly impressed by the expertise and professionalism of the CPW staff.

 

[Oak]

The article essentially quotes Andy's presentation to the Commission yesterday. You can watch beginning here:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting - Day 1

www.youtube.com

 

[Sandbrew]

Oak is always busy with sheep work in good and bad years. It's a long game and progress is slow as with any government agency. Andy Holland gets it and he's a sheep guy for sure. This quote by him really sums up extra effort sheep require.

"These two species demonstrate the most effort per license in thought and conversation. They're not taken lightly," he said. "A significant amount of funding and energy for conservation and management of these species comes from hunters themselves, outfitters, conservation organizations such as Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society and Wild Sheep Foundation. They're really the drivers of a lot of the underlying passion for what we do with sheep management."

As always Oak was there to be seen and testify in support of opening a great new unit and supporting changes to season length and tag numbers. The CWC chairman also reminded folks that the RMBS had recently presented a very large check to CPW. Oak was also there after the meeting recessed to advocate for sheep. Thanks Oak for all you do and thanks to @Big Fin all the Hunttalker that support our efforts.

Sandbrew

 

[brocksw]

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication @Oak. I may never shoot a sheep in Colorado or anywhere else, but your efforts are extremely important and valuable, and I'm glad guys like you are hard at it.

 

[Big Fin]

@Oak is an amazing example of people who give more than seems possible. We are lucky to have guys like him, and many others, on Hunt Talk sharing opinions, insight, and providing true leadership.

 

[noharleyyet]

Oak is the embodiment of AZ402's old sig line...a good dude to boot.