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Colorado Parks and Wildlife launches public engagement for new firearms safety program ahead of Aug. 1, 2026, implementation DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of…

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…

It’s Time for the Secondary Draw — Act Now! Most elk, deer, pronghorn and bear licenses not issued through the primary draw are available in the secondary draw that is open to anyone, whether you applied for the primary draw or not. It’s your chance to get licenses remaining from the primary draw without having…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Southern Ute Indian Tribe Announce MOU on Gray Wolf Restoration MOU formalizes government-to-government relationship and encourages collaboration and information sharing as state moves forward on gray wolf restoration DENVER – The State of Colorado through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) announce the signing…

Decades of work keeps Rio Grande cutthroat trout off Endangered Species list MONTE VISTA, Colo. – Decades of work by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff and partner organizations was recognized this week when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its decision to not list the Rio Grande cutthroat trout under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Four…

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…

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. Four Corners SCI is not responsible for links that take you to…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 1-2, 2024, the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirement will be waived, allowing anyone interested in fishing to try it out and hopefully get hooked. Four Corners SCI is not responsible for links that…

“Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers have already responded to multiple incidents this spring involving paddlesports recreationists falling into the water.”