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The site visit showed the current ranch fencing was in poor repair and was down in <br /> many areas and gates were left open. If the fencing is repaired/replaced, CPW <br /> recommends fencing within the known range of elk, deer, and pronghorn should be <br /> a maximum top height of 42" with at least 12" spacing between the top two wires <br /> or rails and a bottom wire or rail at least 16" above the ground to allow passage of <br /> young animals and pronghorn antelope. It is also recommended that the top and <br /> bottom wires be a twisted barbless type or smooth wire or rail construction. While <br /> there are no "critical periods" for wildlife associated with this site, many animals <br /> including deer, elk, pronghorn, and bear use the Huerfano river as a travel corridor <br /> and migrate through the area to reach summer and winter ranges. Following the <br /> above fencing guidelines will allow animals to continue to move through the area <br /> safely and easily. <br /> Due to the presence of black bears on the property and in the adjacent Huerfano <br /> River bottomland, CPW recommends that the operators of the facility invest in <br /> bear-proof trash containers if trash is going to be present on the facility. <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommends that the site should be reclaimed with <br /> native grass/forbs/shrub species at the end of the operation of the pit. Ongoing <br /> monitoring for noxious weeds and treatment of those noxious weeds should <br /> continue after the pit is closed as per the plan submitted by Huerfano County <br /> Noxious Weed Control Program. <br /> If you require further assistance or comments on this application, please contact <br /> Travis Sauder at (719)989-1027. <br /> Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to comment. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Michael Trujillo <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br />