Hope you have smoother trips in the future!
Alison Kondler
Jefferson County
Good afternoon! I have a serious interest in this issue, since I lead monthly birding outings for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This month's trip is to, of course, Prewitt. After reading Steve's post, I realized that this would be a great opportunity to have another of my famous run-ins with the authorities (see, Julesburg Elementary School), so I rang up the Division of Parks, Wildlife, Birder Harrassment and General Bureaucratic Annoyance (the DPWBHGBA if you're looking it up) to see if I could get an answer. I got one, and here it is:If this looks familiar, it is the same policy that is in place for Jumbo and Red Lion.If you are between the ages of 19-64, you need an Access Pass to so much as set foot on the property. The pass is $36. If you have a CO hunting or fishing license, that will suffice. If you're a geezer (guilty as charged), you're exempt.As Steve mentioned, this policy is confusing and unfair, but it is what it is. As to the underlying reason- I spoke to a wildlife officer a few years back about the -then- new policy at Jumbo. He explained that there was a developing problem at Jumbo with partiers and carousers who were making disturbances and trashing the place, especially at night. His explanation was that the permit was a way to give officers an enforceable method for dealing with the problem. Sounds reasonable, to a point. I have never heard that this has been a problem at Prewitt, but ........So, if you are a youngster and you are birding Prewitt without a permit, you are at risk for a ticket.NormNorm LewisLakewood, CO
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