Thanking Colorado for youth hunts

My youngest was drawn for an OTC youth cow elk hunt in late season (December).
He will get 3 days to attempt to take a cow elk up in Kessler Canyon.
I applaud Colorado for their youth hunting opportunities.
In case anyone didn't know, there are a lot of youth chances in Colorado.
A youth can exchange their unfilled tags for late season tags in certain areas of the state.
I guess it would be pretty similar to a cull hunt, since they are usually only taking doe or cow...but
either way, it does get them out in the field for a second chance at an animal.

There is a great mentoring program in CO as well. I've been reading up on it and they always need
additional volunteers, hunt masters, etc.
While I spend the time now with my own boys, I will definately be giving them some time in a few years when
my own move on into their own lives.

once again... Thank you Colorado Department of Wildlife for helping our kids.

Mike Goodman
Bayfield, CO