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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 />