Hunting Sandhill Cranes

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Bird lovers aren't in love with the idea of a crane hunt in northwestern Colorado. The state Parks and Wildlife Commission is considering a hunting season on Sandhill cranes near Craig and Steamboat Springs in Moffat and Routt counties. Colorado once considered these birds endangered, but their numbers have rebounded. Ryan Warner speaks with Steamboat Springs wildlife manager Jim Haskins.

Hear from a critic of crane hunting who takes issue with Haskins' comments.

[Photo: Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife]