RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Family Cast, Blast and Twang event on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Nine Mile Guest Ranch near Meeker, Colorado. This free event is for families and individuals interested in[Read More…]
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CPW approves $6.24M for OHV trail projects
RBC | At its May meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $6.24 million to fund 52 trail projects across Colorado as recommended by CPW for its 2023-2024 OHV Trail Grant funding awards. The grant funding comes from the purchase of over 200,000 Colorado OHV registrations/permits and the federal Recreational[Read More…]
Fewer licenses, shorter hunting seasons this year
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Parks and Wildlife Commission made unprecedented big-game hunting license reductions and shortened some season dates due to severe weather conditions this past winter season. At the May Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, CPW staff gave a presentation on the Deer, Elk,[Read More…]
CPW offers various services through mobile apps
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife has expanded the products hunters, anglers and park users may carry digitally through myColorado™, the State of Colorado’s official mobile app™. Residents holding small game hunting or combo licenses and all associated permits will be able to display these products within the myColorado app.[Read More…]
CPW to host meetings for big game season structure
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites the public to have a voice in big game hunting regulation changes that will form the foundation for policy in the years to come. As part of its Big Game Season Structure (BGSS) planning process, CPW will hold a series of in-person open[Read More…]
CPW gives final approval to wolf restoration plan
RBC | After more than two years of extensive statewide stakeholder meetings and outreach via a series of public hearings, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Wednesday gave final approval to the final Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. The plan was unanimously adopted through a two-step approval process[Read More…]
Youth turkey hunters and their mentors take to the field
MEEKER | On a cold, snowy weekend in mid-April, seven young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land along the White River Valley near Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled the snow, frigid air and[Read More…]
Shed collection prohibited through April 30
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind the public that collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of Interstate 25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30. This restriction is in place to help protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse from human disturbance[Read More…]
$14 Centennial State Park pass offers outdoor opportunities to underserved communities
RBC | Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighted the Centennial State Park Pass opportunities available for Colorado residents. Nature enriches the Colorado culture, and Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) believe every Colorado resident should have the outdoor opportunity to experience Colorado’s wild side. CPW’s[Read More…]
CPW hears more comments on wolf plan
RBC | At its Feb. 22 meeting in Denver, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard public comments and provided guidance to CPW staff regarding the final revisions to CPW’s Draft Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on CPW’s YouTube channel. The public provided[Read More…]
CPW: Fishing season is officially here!
RBC | The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals, ages 18 through 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp[Read More…]
CPW seeking input from big game hunters
As part of its Big Game Season Structure planning process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking input from resident and nonresident big game hunters about the BGSS topics under consideration. CPW is encouraging the public to complete this comment form at https://engagecpw.org/big-game-season-structure on the current BGSS and potential changes CPW[Read More…]
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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