Mule Deer Study Reveals Opportunity for Further Examination

CPW sees opportunity in latest mule deer study DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers see opportunity for further study and discussion after results of a recent mule deer study were published in Global Change Biology today. CPW, who participated in the published study, along with other collaborators, agree habitat loss and degradation have long …

Increase in Wolf Sightings in Colorado

Increase in wolf sightings, likely eventual establishment of their population in Colorado prompts advice from CPW DENVER - Due to a recent increase in unconfirmed sightings and reports of wolves in Colorado, in addition to confirmed sightings over the past several years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say it is increasingly likely that the growing …

Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in Southwest Colorado

To those of us who reside and hunt in Southwest Colorado the thought of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been somewhat of a mystery. It's a facet that many of us don't understand and of course had a, "It'll never happen here" attitude about. It is time to learn more. Get outside. Explore, learn, hunt, …

Colorado – Women-only ‘Cast and Blast ‘N Twang’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers Women-only 'Cast and Blast 'N Twang' in Granby, register today for limited spaces   GRANBY, Colo. – Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, archery and how to handle a shotgun safely are invited to a women­ only 'Cast, Blast and Twang' clinic in Granby, Sunday, July 31. …

Conservation – Young wildlife do not need your help: Leave them alone

How many times can it be said? For the love of wildlife, it's time to listen. Young wildlife do not need your help: Leave them alone DURANGO, Colo. -- This is the time of year when wild animals give birth to their young and Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides this reminder: do not approach, touch …

Important Sportsmen and Conservation Legislation Passes Senate

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recognized the U.S. Senate for approving a comprehensive energy package that includes permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as well as important provisions that benefit conservation, wildlife, sportsmen and women. “We are grateful that Senators recognized LWCF is a vital conservation program that warranted permanent …

CPW Accepting Applications for Colorado Sportsmen’s Roundtable

  Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsmen’s Roundtable. The application period is open Monday, April 18 through 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016. Responsibilities of members include: Participating in an in-person meeting twice a year at meeting locations that rotate around the state. Participating in …

New Mexico Road Easement Opens Door to Public Access

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation teamed up with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and New Mexico State Land Office to provide funding for a continual two-mile right-of-way road easement that provides hunter access to 52,000 acres of public and State Trust Lands in west-central New Mexico. “Opening and securing public access …

Special Hunter Education Camp

Special hunter education camp offered at Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron CIMARRON – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a special hunter education camp where youths can receive hands-on training and earn their hunter education certification.The camp is open to youths ages 11 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered, …

Legislation to Benefit Hunter Education, Conservation

Senate Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Members Introduce Legislation to Benefit Hunter Education, Conservation March 17, 2016 (Washington, DC) - Leaders of the Senate Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) yesterday introduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act in the U.S. Senate, legislation that will improve the current funding system for wildlife conservation. Introduced by CSC Members …