Photos: Ace Hess “Acts of creation are ordinarily reserved for gods and poets, but humbler folk may circumvent this restriction if they know how. To plant a pine, for example, one need be neither god nor poet; one need only own a good shovel.” – Aldo Leopold, Sand County Almanac   By Tim Brass   It is our sense of duty to reinvest in the wild places that provide the sense of awe, inspiration and renewal that drives many of us to volunteer with conservation organizations like Backcountry ...

Project Description The Northwest is home to the largest elk, mule deer, and prong horn populations in the state of Colorado. The Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area alone will carry up to 3,000 head of elk during the winter months. During this time the property is closed to the public, which encourages the herds to stay on the property instead of spilling over onto and damaging the surrounding agricultural lands.  Thanks to BHA volunteers and Colorado Parks and Wildlife we were able to further ...