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Turkey hunters got to hunt Meeker area

MEEKER I In what is now an established tradition in Meeker, local Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers and area landowners joined together April 10 to give a trio of young novices a few memories that will last a lifetime—a three day, high-quality turkey hunt on private land with education and[Read More…]

May 3, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Be bear aware: State’s bear population is on the prowl

RBC I Colorado’s bears have awoken from their winter’s nap and are again active throughout the state, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges state residents in bear country to make sure they aren’t providing any food attractants around residences.

April 18, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Harvey, Rifle Gap parks open

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife opened Harvey Gap and Rifle Gap state parks to boating on Wednesday. Water lovers are invited to enjoy two of the most popular parks in western Colorado, where people can fish, hike, bike and enjoy a variety of water-based outdoor recreation. Rifle Gap also[Read More…]

April 8, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Colorado poaching proves costly to pair of hunters

DENVER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has concluded a three-year poaching investigation involving a Kansas man who owns property in Teller County and his brother who resides in Pagosa Springs.

March 16, 2015 by editor Comments are Disabled

CPW offers another guided youth turkey hunt

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering two more area young hunters a chance to earn a mentored, high-quality spring turkey hunt on private land near Craig. Scheduled to take place the weekend of May 2-3, the hunt is made possible with the help and support of local landowners[Read More…]

March 15, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

One dead following shooting in Dinosaur

DINOSAUR I On Monday afternoon, Highway 40 was closed in both directions approximately 8 miles east of Dinosaur in response to an officers-involved shooting incident that left a man dead.

March 12, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CPW wants cut in bear population

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife held a meeting in Rangely on Feb. 1 to discuss the future of the thriving local bear population.

March 4, 2015 by editor Comments are Disabled

Land purchase expands Rio Blanco State Wildlife Area

MEEKER I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed the acquisition of 695 acres, most of which is adjacent to the Rio Blanco State Wildlife Area, located a few miles west of Meeker.  

February 2, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Time is right to make plans for spring and summer camping

RBC I The latest blast of cold and snow may place camping low on the New Year’s priority list. However, Colorado Parks and Wildlife suggests now is the best time to plan a spring or summer getaway at Colorado State Parks. 

January 12, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Campground hosts sought

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting resident host applications for a variety of locations for the 2015 season.

December 27, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Guided hikes set for state parks on Jan. 1

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife will once again sponsor guided hikes in 27 of their 42 state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative.

December 26, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Local CPW officer aids investigation

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Moffat County District Attorney’s Office have completed an investigation and prosecution of Craig resident Justin McCurdy, 28, for a variety of wildlife offenses. In an agreement with the DA’s office, McCurdy pleaded guilty to a count of illegal sale of wildlife, a[Read More…]

December 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled