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NW Colorado Outfitters’ Association urge residents to speak up about CPW Commission appointments before confirmation hearings

RBC | The Colorado Senate Ag committee is expected to perform confirmation hearings in the next week or two of three new Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Governor Polis appointed in July of 2023. The Northwest Colorado Outfitters’ Association is asking residents to contact members of the ag committee opposing two[Read More…]

January 24, 2024 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

CPW invites you to an in-person public meeting on bison

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to join us for an in-person public meeting on bison in Rangely on Wed. January 3. Topics to be discussed during this meeting include, but are not limited to a brief background on the issue, management of bison in Utah, and potential management options[Read More…]

December 28, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Five additional Oregon wolves released in Summit, Grand

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) experts have completed wolf capture work in Oregon, finishing their work in the state. As a result of the CPW team’s work in Oregon, the agency released a total of 10 gray wolves onto state-owned public land in Summit and Grand counties, continuing the agency’s[Read More…]

December 27, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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CPW announces public meetings on elk plan

PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northwest Region announces additional public meetings for proposed changes to the region’s Elk Herd Management Plan in October. Northwest Region terrestrial biologists are seeking input on elk management as we draft Herd Management Plans (HMPs) for 15 elk herds in northwest Colorado.[Read More…]

October 4, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek

PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]

August 30, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Northwest region seat open on CPW roundtable

PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting applications from hunters, anglers and trappers in the Southeast and Northwest regions to join the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open through Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Representatives will serve two-year terms from October 2023 through September[Read More…]

August 30, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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New CPW director discusses conservation, recreation, wolves and winter-kill at White River Alliance meeting

RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) newest director, Jeff Davis, joined RBC residents at the White River Alliance (WRA) monthly meeting via Zoom last week. WRA members met at Smoking River Brewery to hear Davis detail his focus and goals as director of the state agency. They also asked[Read More…]

August 24, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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GOCO awards CPW grant for thermal drone

RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded an $11,500 grant to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to deploy a drone to better manage wildlife and protect natural resources in the northwest region of the state. The grant is part of GOCO’s CPW Director’s Innovation Fund (DIF), a partnership[Read More…]

July 5, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

FLORA AND ‘FAWN-A’

One of Meeker’s town does is showing off her twin fawns. She’s chosen to hang out here with her babies, but whether in town or in the backcountry, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) asks that the public respect wildlife by giving them space and leaving young wildlife alone. This protects[Read More…]

June 22, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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CPW habitat program open to landowners

RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until Oct. 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or[Read More…]

June 14, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Craig Cast, Blast and Twang event this Saturday

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…]

June 7, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Life jacket use urged for all water recreationists

RBC | As boat ramps open and warm temperatures entice people to get outdoors and recreate on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to wear a life jacket and boat safely following the deadliest year on Colorado’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In honor of National Safe Boating Week,[Read More…]

June 7, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled