— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
Be bear aware when out and about this spring SANTA FE – People and wildlife are getting outdoors more often now that spring has arrived, and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is reminding everyone to be aware of the greater chance of encountering bears and other native wildlife. Males and young, …
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Fishing season begins April 1;don't forget your new license SANTA FE – A new fishing season is approaching fast, and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish would like to remind anglers to purchase a 2017-18 fishing license when they go on sale opening day, Saturday, April 1. Licenses can be purchased 24 hours …
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Senate Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Members Introduce Legislative Package for Hunting, Fishing March 29, 2017 (Washington, DC) - This week, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Members Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator Martin Heinrich (NM), along with CSC leaders, Senators Jim Risch (ID), Joe Manchin (WV), Deb Fischer (NE), and Heidi Heitkamp (ND), introduced a bipartisan sportsmen's …
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Boating is underway in many Colorado lakes and reservoirs; some changes expected due to reduced funding for watercraft inspection stations to prevent invasive species All boaters are asked to take a few simple, precautionary steps – every time they go to a lake, river or stream. DENVER - As ice comes off the lakes and …
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Interested in catching a 20-inch rainbow? CPW needs anglers help with study DURANGO, Colo. – Interested in catching a 20-inch rainbow trout? Thought so. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for help from anglers to learn about the “catchability” of different strains of rainbow trout that are stocked in reservoirs. Aquatic biologists have stocked Pastorius …
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Note: At times it's difficult to think of headlines for blog posts. This one became particularly arduous for me. At the suggestion of a friend the title has been updated. ~Sincerely, Mia I scrolled through the timeline on the FB and saw something that a friend had posted about some guy and his wife. The …
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The April 4th deadline to apply for a big-game license is fast approaching. And if you plan to hunt big game in Colorado this fall, now’s the time to submit your application. The 2017 Colorado Big Game Brochure includes everything you need to know to help you get ready for the upcoming big-game seasons. http://tunein.com/embed/player/p963773/ Apply …
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CPW researcher to present bear-study report in Durango DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife Mammals Researcher Heather Johnson will make a presentation to the public about her six-year bear study, 6:30 p.m., Thursday (March 30) at the Durango library. The project has ended and this will be Johnson’s final presentation. A preview of a …
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Bass Pro Shops and Kevin VanDam Foundation to raise funds for children and build a love of the outdoors Donors can win the fishing trip of a lifetime with Kevin VanDam at Omaze.com/KVD SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops and the Kevin VanDam (KVD) Foundation today announced plans to give one lucky winner the fishing …
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I don't know about you, but I always like to hear of a first timer scoring a win! Carroll Wins Gold at World Cup COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 19, 2017) - Ashley Carroll claimed the first World Cup medal of her career when she won gold today in Women’s Trap at the International Shooting Sport …
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