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, The five most significant recreation activities in Region 4 are picnicking, bicycling, day hiking on trails, nature study, and softbal1/ baseball. The SCaRP recognizes the Forest Service has placed high priority on providing hiking, developed camping, back-country camping, fishing, and nature study and recommends the Forest Service place increased priority on,picnicking and motorcycling. Region 13 of the SCaRP which includes Fremont, Custer, Lake, and Chaffee Counties (in which the western portion of the WSA is located), recognizes that population growth will continue to occur and protection of the Arkansas River is a major concern. Although this area serves as part of the Arkansas River watershed, there is no direct relationship with the river protection issue except that of water quality. The four top activities for participation in this region are day hiking on trails, picnicking, fishing, and developed camping. Motorcycling and four- wheeling are also popular. The SCaRP recognizes that the Forest Service has placed high priority on providing developed camping, back- country camping, fishing, and nature study and recommends the Forest Service place increased priority on four-wheeling. b. The Colorado State Division of Wildlife (DOW) Southeast Region includes the Buffalo Peaks WSA. The Colorado Comprehensive Management Plan (December 1977) provides the policies and objectives along with priorities for the DOW Regions. Needs for additional and improved habitat for big game species are relatively high in priority. A need for population increases in the maj or species is indicated. The Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Wildlife Management Plan for National Forest System Lands in Colorado (1980-1984) identifies opportunities for habitat improvement. The Buffalo Peaks WSA includes winter habitat for deer, elk, and bighorn sheep which contributes to the DOW's soUtheast Region Goals and Objectives. 6 (J,28,,1) '.' .' t...