PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters that the deadline to submit a big-game draw application in the primary draw is approaching fast. Submit your application at cpwshop.com by April 7 at 8 p.m. MST to be eligible to participate. If you have already[Read More…]
Tag: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
CPW suspends wolf removal operations for depredating wolf in RBC
PRESS RELEASE RBC |Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has suspended its 30-day operation to lethally remove an uncollared wolf in Rio Blanco County after the animal met the agency’s definition for chronic depredation. CPW staff conducted a search of the area using drones and thermal imaging between Jan. 24 and[Read More…]
Colorado’s leading wildlife, agricultural and conservation organizations unite in defense of science-based wildlife management
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The decision came despite a clear recommendation from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff and Director Clellan to deny the petition based on the agency’s scientific review. The organizations signing this release represent thousands of sportsmen, agricultural producers, outfitters, conservationists, and local governments across the state,[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Commissioners thank RBC citizens for support at CPW meeting
Special to the HT RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners thanks the 20+ RBC citizens who traveled to Denver to join approximately 400 people in opposition to the proposed fur ban discussed during the March 4 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting. Your willingness to show up[Read More…]
Applications accepted for annual youth novice turkey hunt with CPW
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for the Craig Youth Novice Turkey Hunt, scheduled for this April. If you are a novice turkey hunter under the age of 18 and are eager to learn how to hunt wild turkeys, CPW encourages you to apply[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinating reseeding work to restore wildlife habitat, protect watersheds after 2025 fires
PRESS RELEASE RBC | After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to restore wildlife habitat and protect watersheds across Western Colorado. Beginning in spring 2025, persistent drought conditions contributed to[Read More…]
CPW launches public engagement program regarding new Firearms Safety Program
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on[Read More…]
Another way to give your Christmas tree a second life: Let the White River Alliance use it to combat erosion
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | After the holidays, many Christmas trees end up discarded, but in Meeker they can continue to serve an important purpose. Re-gifting your used Christmas tree is a simple way to support local conservation efforts while keeping a natural resource out of the landfill. Instead of tossing[Read More…]
Northwest Region to host sportsperson’s meeting on Jan. 8 in Grand Junction
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Sportspersons from across Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northwest Region are invited to attend a hybrid sportsperson’s meeting to discuss a variety of important issues involving hunting, fishing, and conservation on Thurs., Jan. 8 at the Northwest Region Office in Grand Junction. Participants unable to attend in[Read More…]
Regift that Christmas tree for fish habitat starting Monday, Dec. 29
Special to the HT RBC | Have you considered regifting your Christmas tree for fish habitat? Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will begin collecting real Christmas trees starting Monday, Dec. 29. You can drop off your Christmas tree at the CPW Meeker Area Office or the CPW Craig Warehouse in[Read More…]
Youth seats open on Outdoor Equity Grant Program board
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has extended the application deadline for the youth seats on the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) Board. While the application period for non-youth seats has now closed, CPW is providing prospective youth board members (age 25 and younger) additional[Read More…]
CPW approves dual classification for bison in Colorado
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | At its November meeting in Sterling, Colo., the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved regulations giving bison a dual legal classification as both livestock and wildlife in Colorado, following the direction of the 2025 Protect Wild Bison Act (SB25-053). Under the new regulations, privately owned and[Read More…]
