Colorado Division of Wildlife

Greater Prairie Chicken Viewing Tours Planned for Early Spring

Mark your calendar, space is limited and reservations are required.

Watching the courtship dance of the greater prairie chicken is a real treat - especially in Colorado where most of these birds live on private property.  For a few weeks in spring, you can enjoy a unique opportunity to see these birds by participating in special tours offered by the Colorado Division of Wildlife in partnership with the Wray Chamber of Commerce, the Wray Museum, and the East Yuma County Historical Society. Tours are provided weekends from March 29th through April 20th and are by registration only, with limited space per trip. Two tour options are available.

 The "Basic" tour includes (for $120.00 per person)

bullet Friday evening program by the DOW
bullet Friday night lodging
bullet Transportation to and from the viewing site on Saturday morning
bullet A homemade ranch breakfast

The "Extended" tour includes (for $135.00 per person):

bullet Dinner and entertainment
bullet Evening orientation/education program with the DOW
bullet Saturday evening lodging
bullet Transportation to and from the viewing site on Saturday morning
bullet A homemade ranch breakfast

 To register go to www.wraychamber.net and follow the links to Greater Prairie Chicken tours, or call 970-332-3484. For questions and additional information, please contact the Wray Chamber of Commerce at 970-332-3484. For information about other wildlife viewing opportunities in Colorado, see www.wildlife.state.co.us  and select the "Viewing" tab.  Hope to see you in Wray!