Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy winter holiday season, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to spend time outdoors this Friday. On Nov. 25, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday. This year marks the eighth annual Fresh Air[Read More…]
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CPW seeks input on herd management
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input on draft Herd Management Plans (HMPs) for 16 deer herds in northwest Colorado. The draft plans are now open to public review and comment through Dec. 20. In 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will present a Regional HMPs document for approval to the[Read More…]
No pumpkins for wildlife, says CPW
Intentionally feeding wildlife is illegal in Colorado, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind residents to properly dispose of pumpkins following Halloween rather than leaving them out for wildlife to consume. “We want our wildlife to be sustained by the resources that naturally occur in their habitat,” said[Read More…]
CPW selects specific 2022 deer hunts for mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2022 to inform how and where to fight the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season deer hunters who have been selected for[Read More…]
Clean up, everywhere
Colorado’s wildlife encounters many barriers and obstacles when moving across the landscape. Migration corridors for deer, elk, and pronghorn are disrupted by roads, urban development, as well as recreation trails. Although we may be able to improve these obstacles for wildlife movement, they will remain significant impediments to wildlife for[Read More…]
CPW encourages hunters to bring along a friend
For the fourth consecutive year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging hunters to take a friend hunting. As a reward for hunters sharing their expertise and love of hunting, CPW created a contest for mentors who take the time to pass on their knowledge, with prizes for the mentor as[Read More…]
Plans for wolf restoration continue with CPW
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is providing an update and clarifying the continuing process of developing a Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Management Plan per state law (C.R.S. 33-2-105.8). The CPW-led planning process has been approved by the Parks and Wildlife Commission, which is the sole body responsible for creating[Read More…]
State park entry free to veterans
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado[Read More…]
Learn more about moose at Grand Mesa Moose Day
RBC | Did you know moose can run up to 35 miles per hour and are excellent swimmers? Or that a bull moose’s antlers can grow up to 1 pound a day. Have we peaked your interest? Do you want to learn more about the Shiras moose? Join Colorado Parks[Read More…]
CPW Blast & Twang event in Rangely
RANGELY | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its second annual Blast & Twang event on Sat. July 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Rangely. The event will take place at the Elks Trap Range in Rangely, Colorado. This free event is for[Read More…]
CPW Commission to meet in Edwards July 21-22
RBC | At a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting in Edwards, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss closing the 2022 hunting season for greater sage-grouse in GMU 2, updating the disease testing requirements for cervids in commercial parks, 2023 Snowmobile Program Grant Funding recommendations, implementing the Keep Colorado Wild annual[Read More…]
Two seats open on CPW roundtable
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open from Friday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 29, 2022. CPW aims to maintain a geographically diverse membership on the Roundtable. Currently, we are looking to fill[Read More…]
