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· On the Hunt for World-Class Game Satisfy your "wild" hungers with sport and authentic Colorado cuisineDENVER (August 19, 2003) - It's almost that time of year when people are abuzz about the "big game." But this "game" has nothing to do with football, and everything to do with bright orange colors, camouflage outfits and trekking through the wilderness. Hunting season is about to kick off in Colorado. Beginning October 18, more than 500,000 hunters will make their way to Colorado's wilderness, home to the largest elk herd in North America. In 2002 alone, hunters spent nearly $382 million on equipment and trips to the state. Colorado also boasts hunting seasons for turkey, deer, various birds, antelope, black bear and an array of fish for the avid hunter. Each hunter in Colorado must have a current license and adhere to current regulations. The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers over-the-counter licenses to hunt elk as well as other gaming licenses with various restrictions. Specific hunting season dates and regulations can be found at http://wildlife.state.co.us. COLORADO CUISINE Have you ever been hungry enough to eat a horse? How about wild game, such as elk, bear or even kangaroo? Colorado chefs are serving up some of the finest cuisine to complement the state's world-class game. Enjoy signature dishes such as Pine Cone Pate, Wild Game Grill or the Gratin Stube at North America's highest gourmet restaurant, the Alpenglow Stube in Vail (877-625-1540). Visit The Buckhorn Exchange (303-534-9505), Denver's oldest restaurant, for a wild selection of tenderloin steak and smoked fish or alligator tail and duck entrees. Whether you are in the mood for a Maple-Crusted Smoky Rack of Lamb or Rocky Mountain Trout Forelle, The Red Lion Restaurant outside Boulder is an authentic five-star restaurant matched by the mountain setting of Boulder Canyon (303-442-9368). Warm yourself by the fire at Glenn Eyrie, a cozy, colonial kitchen in Montrose (970-249-9263) that serves up statewide specialties and seafood savories. The New South Wales Restaurant, in Colorado Springs, offers specialties from "Down Under" including kangaroo and alligator cuisine (719-260-6555). And local favorite, DJ's Steakhouse in Pueblo (719-545-9354) serves steaks to make your mouth water. Being landlocked doesn't stop Colorado from creating its own mountain "pearls." Stop in for a quick bite at Kodi's Kafe in Ovid, a major statewide distributor of the Rocky Mountain Oyster, a true Colorado delicacy (970-463-9963). For complete information on planning your vacation to Colorado, including lodging, attractions and activities, log on to www.colorado.com or call 800-COLORADO for a free state vacation guide. Media Contact: Greg Morton 303-689-0704 gmorton@praco.com or Stefanie Dalgar 303-892-3885 sdalgar@state.co.us |
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