Category: Colorado News
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Dual Classification Approved for Bison | Colorado
Parks and Wildlife Commission approves dual classification for bison DENVER — At its November meeting in Sterling, Colo., the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved regulations giving bison a dual legal classification as both livestock and wildlife in Colorado, following the direction of the 2025 Protect Wild Bison Act (SB25-053). Four Corners SCI is not…
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Commission Approves Rule Changes | Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for October 9, 2025 Loveland, Colo — At its October 9, 2025 meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to regulations as follows. All final regulations approved at the meeting will go into effect on December 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Updated chapters include: W-03, W-09,…
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Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute Leaders Celebrate Park Access | Colorado
Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute leaders join state officials at Mancos State Park to celebrate park access bill MANCOS, Colo. – Leadership from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe joined the Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, state legislators, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for a…
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New Regulations Hunters Need to Know | Colorado
Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know DENVER — The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Four…
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Commission Meeting Recap for August 21-22, 2025 | Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for August 21-22, 2025 DENVER — At its August 21-22, 2025 meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to regulations as follows. All final regulations approved at the August 21-22, 2025 meeting will go into effect on October 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted. Updated chapters include:…
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Cutthroat Trout Rescue from Path of Stoner Mesa Fire | Colorado
CPW, San Juan National Forest rescue unique native cutthroat trout from path of Stoner Mesa Fire RICO, Colo. – Jim White and Clay Kampf are no strangers to driving toward a fire in an effort to save one of Colorado’s most precious natural resources – native cutthroat trout. “Being an aquatic biologist in the Southwest…
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HUNT SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN RESERVATION
We are auctioning off a rare opportunity to hunt cow elk on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation! Open to both non-Tribal and Tribal members. Two tags available. Check out our online silent auction here with more items to come soon! These tags will close on Sunday, Aug. 17th at 8pm MST, so get your bids…
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Big Game Hunting Licenses Go On Sale | Colorado
Remaining big game hunting licenses go on sale August 5 at 9 a.m. DENVER — Hunters, mark your calendars so you don’t miss your shot! Big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale next week and there are plenty of hunting opportunities still available. Remaining licenses for…
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Causes of Death for Gray Wolves Confirmed | Colorado
Causes of death for gray wolves 2514 and 2512 confirmed DENVER – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has confirmed that the investigations into the cause of death for gray wolves 2514 and 2512 have been completed. The mortality of female gray wolf 2514 in Rocky Mountain National Park on April 20 was due to injuries from…
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Native Cutthroat Trout Restoration | Colorado
CPW to restore native cutthroat trout in Clear Fork of Muddy Creek HOTCHKISS, Colo. – A project to remove brook trout from 13 miles of stream on the Clear Fork of Muddy Creek is scheduled to be conducted Aug. 18-22. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has worked hard in recent decades to restore native cutthroat trout…