Category: Colorado News
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Four Corners SCI and Southwest Region Sportsmen Host CPW Commissioner | Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Murphy Robinson Visits Local Sportspersons at Steamworks Brewery Durango, CO – November 21, 2024 – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commissioner Murphy Robinson visited local sportspersons at Steamworks Brewery on Thursday evening, engaging with the community and showing his support for the outdoors and conservation efforts. Four Corners SCI is…
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Suit Regarding Colorado Open Meetings Law Violation by CPW Commissioners
Safari Club International Files Suit Regarding Colorado Open Meetings Law Violation by CPW Commissioners Beaulieu, Murphy Safari Club International (SCI) and Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (SAF) sued Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commissioners Jessica Beaulieu and Jack Murphy for violating Colorado’s Open Meetings Law in preparing and publishing an op-ed supporting Proposition 127, a ballot initiative that would have…
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CWCP Members Hail Defeat of Prop. 127
Colorado’s Wildlife Conservation Organizations Hail Defeat of Proposition 127, Turn Attention to CPW Commission Denver, CO – The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project (CWCP), the state’s largest alliance of hunting, angling, and wildlife conservation organizations, applauds Coloradan’s for soundly defeating Proposition 127 during last Tuesday’s election. The measure, which sought to prohibit the active management of…
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Mountain Lion Study Results | Colorado
CPW announces results from first two areas of Western Slope Mountain Lion Density Study DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed analyzing data from a multi-year effort to measure the density of mountain lions in western Colorado. Data confirmed a robust mountain lion population and, in some areas, exceeded modeled estimates. Four Corners SCI is…
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Free Entry to State Parks for Veterans | Colorado
Veterans and military get free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11 DENVER — As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11, 2024. Veterans and military members, residents and non-residents, can visit any…
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Colorado’s Proposition 127 DEFEATED!
We Won! We Defeated Proposition 127 Science based management prevails. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and financially supported the mission to defeat this anti-hunting ballot initiative. After 14 months of hard work, your contributions have helped secure a major victory against Animal Rights Extremists threatening the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. While…
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Drive Safely: Tips to Avoid Wildlife Collisions During Daylight Saving
Watch for wildlife on roads during daylight saving time Changing your clocks and driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions. Wildlife and transportation experts advise Colorado drivers that wildlife is on the move, so be aware, drive with caution and slow down at night. Four Corners SCI is not responsible for links…
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Bear Reports Surge in 2024 | Colorado
CPW reports an above average number of bear conflicts and sightings in 2024, offers regional insights from area wildlife managers DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 4,644 bear reports between Jan. 1 and Nov. 1, 2024, marking a significant increase from the 3,414 reports during the same period in 2023. This year’s total ranks…
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How To Dispose of Halloween Pumpkins
Trash or compost pumpkins: Feeding wildlife puts humans and animals at risk DENVER – Under Colorado law, feeding wildlife is illegal because it risks wildlife health and safety. Those in violation are subject to fines, and even worse, can cause the animal to become sick and die. Violating this law not only carries legal consequences but also…
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Fish Stocking Project | Colorado
The Four Corners Chapter supports cutthroat trout stocking as a conservation project in our region. The project began in 2019 when Jamie Aponte of Piedra River Anglers applied for a grant and proposed his plan to restore healthy populations of native cutthroat trout to our waters. The goal has been to help spread the knowledge…