For Immediate Release on August 8, 2007
Contact: Mel Lloyd: (970) 244-3097

BLM Grand Junction accepting comments on two Special Recreation Permits

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office is currently accepting public comment on two Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications.  Cat Track Outfitters and Lazy 3X Ranch Outfitters are applying for renewal of their permits.  Both SRP applications are available for review at 2815 H Road in Grand Junction.  The BLM requires SRPs for commercial activities, as well as for competitive and organized group events on BLM public lands. 

“We are seeking comments from the public on such issues as compliance history, potential conflicts with other users, and health and safety,” SRP Administrator Chris Pipkin said.  “Comments can also help us determine whether these SRPs support Bureau objectives in recreation management and resource protection.” 

Cat Track Outfitters, LLC operates a commercial mountain lion hunting business on public lands in western Colorado.  Cat Track has operated under a BLM SRP for the past two years and is now applying for a five-year permit. 

The current owners of Lazy 3X Ranch, Mark and Polly Hill, have operated a commercial big game hunting business on public lands in western Colorado with a BLM SRP for the past three years and are applying to renew their permit through the 2008 hunting season.

Please direct inquiries or comments to Chris Pipkin at 970-244-3024 or chris_pipkin@blm.gov  prior to August 20, 2007.

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