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Q <br />area; these game species are only occasional visitors and do not appear <br />to utilize habitats on the study area for breeding or other important <br />biological functions. The lack of use by important species, the small <br />size of the Nucla mine, and the long history of mining and agricultural <br />disturbance in the area precludes the delineation of any habitats on or <br />near the Nucla mine as important wildlife habitat. <br />WILDLIFE ORIENTED RECREATION <br />Hunting is a principal recreational opportunity in southwestern Colorado. <br />The majority of hunting in the region occurs on public lands, particularly <br />national' forests. The Uncampraghre National Forest boundaries lie within <br />7 miles of the study area. <br />A list of potentially huntable or trappable game species occuring in the <br />Nucla study area is provided in Table 6. However, none of the species <br />occur in sufficient numbers on the study area to attract hunters. <br />Also, access in the study area is restricted for mine saftey purposes and <br />the landowner does not allow hunting (personal communication, March 1980, <br />Ann Garrett, Peabody Coal Company). As a result, wildlife oriented <br />recreational opportunities do not presently occur on the Nucla study area. <br />-50- <br />