
By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado
In an effort to conserve wildlife and increase opportunities for hunters and anglers, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is creating a new wildlife area along Michigan Creek.
The acquisition of 120 acres in Park County, including a quarter-mile stretch along Michigan Creek, was finalized Friday. The property is located about six miles southeast of Jefferson and will become the Michigan Creek State Wildlife Area.
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