Conservation, Education, Hunting, Community
Anglers, hunters invited to virtual Southwest Region Sportspersons meeting July 29 DURANGO, Colo. – Sportspersons from across southwest Colorado are invited to a virtual opportunity to meet with Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers the evening of July 29. The Southwest Region Sportspersons Caucus will be held virtually from 6 to 8 p.m. July 29. It …
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CPW to conduct reclamation project on Big Bend Creek DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists will conduct a reclamation project on Big Bend Creek in La Plata County from Aug. 12-16. The public can expect heavy traffic from CPW off-road vehicles from the Upper Hermosa Creek trailhead downstream to the first bridge over …
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New study finds first evidence of “staggering disease” in a mountain lion in North America DENVER- A new study published this week in the journal “Emerging Infectious Diseases” reports the first finding of rustrela virus in a mountain lion in North America. In May of 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife euthanized a sick mountain lion in Douglas …
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CPW, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance release endangered boreal toad tadpoles into wild near Creede Amphibian and Aquatic Species Experts from Both Organizations Released More Than 2,200 Tadpoles in High-Altitude Wetlands DENVER – In 2021, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) launched a new initiative aimed at boosting the state’s population of boreal toads, a species listed as …
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CPW announces discovery of Zebra Mussels in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announces the discovery of zebra mussel veligers in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal after routine testing in early July. Photo of a zebra mussel veliger discovered by CPW in the Colorado River near Grand …
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Apply for Sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits beginning July 17 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will begin accepting applications for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits beginning July 17 at 10 a.m. Four Corners SCI is not responsible for links that take you to away from our website …
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Youth Encouragement Elk License sale begins July 10 SANTA FE – Youth hunters will be eligible to purchase one of 1,960 antlerless Youth Encouragement Elk Licenses through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Online License System starting at 10 a.m. MDT, July 10. The sale is designed to provide additional youth hunting opportunities …
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CPW investigating fatal boating collision at Navajo State Park ARBOLES, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its partners at the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a boating collision Saturday at Navajo State Park that left one person dead and another in critical condition. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Navajo State Park near …
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SCIF Education Department, Sables, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and Silverline productions produce SCIF Women’s Duck Hunt promotional video. In the United States, recent surveys reveal 68 % of women in the US approve of hunting and are actively participating in hunting, getting outdoors, and becoming more empowered. Women are the fastest-growing segment …
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Stay safe at Colorado parks this Fourth of July Weekend, wear a life jacket Coloradans and out-of-state visitors play an integral role in keeping our state parks clean, living in harmony with wildlife, and making the outdoors safer to explore. Below are a few safety tips on how to have fun and be safe this …
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