— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and survive life with others in a positive way.
I've shared an update with my SCI chapters about the current status of introducing wolves into Colorado. As I wind down my weekend and prepare for the coming week, I thought that many of you would be interested in an update as well. Below you'll find a brief synopsis regarding the issue of introducing wolves …
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Under Colorado law, feeding wildlife is illegal because it puts an animal’s health and safety in danger.
It's interesting to me that people have become so separated from their instincts. Days ago humans understood that wild animals are just that -- wild. Our instincts told us to pay attention, to be aware of our surroundings, to carry protection, and to avoid potentially dangerous situations. I'm not saying that this hiker did anything …
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If you or a lady you know would like to learn a variety of outdoor skills, there is a weekend planned for you in Western Colorado. I volunteer to help with a similar event in my area and I must admit it's a great place to learn, socialize and get outdoors. Try to sign up …
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CPW officers kill bear suspected of injuring girl in Sunday morning attack GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers killed a bear overnight, believed to have been the bear responsible for injuring a young girl in an early Sunday morning attack in East Orchard Mesa. CPW officers will transport the bear's carcass to …
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I spent multiple years working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife doing education and inspection for Aquatic Nuisance Species. This is an effort to preserve our clean waters and native fish. It's good news to see the new law signed by Governor John Hickenlooper. Governor John Hickenlooper signs Mussel-Free Colorado Act into law DENVER, Colo. - …
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I'm sitting in the Hunter Ed classroom waiting for the students to arrive and I thought I'd better tell you why you shouldn't wait to get your Colorado hunting applications in. Colorado Parks and Wildlife implemented their new licensing system a few weeks ago and ever since they've been encouraging hunters and angels to get …
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Last week I let you know about an opportunity to learn to hunt turkeys plus apply for a mentored hunt opportunity. Now I've received notice that there will be another "Turkey Hunting 101" class offered for you. I hope you can make it to one of the events. Pursuing gobbling toms is so much fun. …
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This will be the first year that hunters will not a have a mail-in option when applying for their Colorado big-game hunting licenses. With the introduction of the new online system, there is concern that some hunters may have difficulty with navigation. CPW will have call centers open to help those in need, but they're …
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If you're a fan of wildlife and a fan of collecting the antlers bucks and bulls leave behind every spring, you need to read this update from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves shed antler and horn collection seasonal restrictions at January meeting DENVER, Colo. – On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the Colorado …
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