Be ‘Bear Aware’ While Camping and Backpacking | Colorado

Be ‘Bear Aware’ while camping and backpacking in Colorado bear country Colorado is home to a large population of black bears, estimated at 17,000-20,000 in the state. As humans venture into Colorado’s great outdoors to spend time in nature, it is important to take active steps to avoid conflicts with bears.  Most conflicts between people …

Rio Grande Chub, Sucker NOT Endangered

USFWS Decision on Rio Grande Chub, Sucker Generations of Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff were rewarded for their work this month as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its decision to NOT list the Rio Grande chub and Rio Grande sucker under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Colorado Parks and Wildlife commended the USFWS for …