Wildlife

Much of Eagle Ranch is critical winter range for a large population of elk and deer. These animals spend the winter months in a state of near starvation. Their principal goal during these months is to expend as little energy as possible. Because of these animals’ proximity to our community, the developers of Eagle Ranch agreed to significant limitations on human activities to minimize adverse impacts on them. Those limitations can be found in the Eagle Ranch PUD Wildlife Mitigation and Enhancement Plan, attached to the Eagle Ranch Declarations, and in the Rules and Regulations of Eagle Ranch. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY. Note particularly:

• Many trails are closed to all use from December 15 - April 15 (subject to yearly date adjustments).

• No more than two dogs are allowed per dwelling (with brief exceptions for new litters).

• No dogs are allowed, off leash, on any property that does not have an adequate facility for containing the dog (fenced yard or dog run).

• At no time are dogs allowed to run freely.

• Trash cans are not allowed to be left outside overnight. They must be placed by the curb in the morning for pickup and brought in at the end of the day.

• Compost piles must be bear-proof. Feeding of any animal other than birds is prohibited.

• Violations of these restrictions will result in warnings and then fines. In some cases, there can be criminal penalties.

Second Gulch - Public Comment Period

The Town of Eagle’s Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee (OSRAC) will discuss motorized access on the Second Gulch Trail in Eagle Ranch on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 9am in the Council Chambers at the Eagle Town Hall. Specifically, the Committee will discuss the possibility of increasing the motorized width limit on the trail to allow Side-by-Sides and Utility Terrain Vehicles in addition to All Terrain Vehicles. Please join the conversation if you are interested in this topic or would like to learn more.

Public comment will be accepted at the Committee meeting. A virtual link will be available if you cannot attend in person. Or you can email comments to openspace@townofeagle.org. The meeting agenda and virtual link can be found on the Town of Eagle’s Website. For more information, contact the Town of Eagle at openspace@townofeagle.org or 970-328-6542.

March Events:

 Morning Call - Color Coffee - March 14 - 8am-9am

Take a Dip - Gypsum Pool - TBD

April Events:

Eagle Egg Hunt - April 8

Morning Call - Color Coffee - April  11 - 8am-9am

For More Events

Eagle Outside

Eagle Chamber