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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Colorado wildlife crossings now have dedicated funding

Bill designates optional DMV fee; U.S. 160 Mesa Verde project in works for 2030s

Reports involve bears lingering in towns, parks, other public spaces, CPW says

Reports involve bears lingering in towns, parks, other public spaces, CPW says

A bear relocated from Mancos on Wednesday; officers remind public to secure attractants

Parks and Wildlife Commission accepts petition to ban Colorado fur sales in ‘embarrassing’ meeting

Parks and Wildlife Commission accepts petition to ban Colorado fur sales in ‘embarrassing’ meeting

Commissioners voted 6-4 amid public pushback and criticism

Laura Clellan becomes first female director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife since divisions merged in 2011

Laura Clellan becomes first female director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife since divisions merged in 2011

State commission voted unanimously Monday to confirm her after 150 applicants applied.

February 27, 2026

A male wolf died during a capture and collaring operation in northwest Colorado

A male wolf died during a capture and collaring operation in northwest Colorado

A gray wolf is carried from a helicopter to the site where it will be checked by CPW staff in…

February 5, 2026

Colorado wildlife officials search for person who shot bald eagle with ball bearing

Colorado wildlife officials search for person who shot bald eagle with ball bearing

Bird was found Jan. 12 along the shoreline of Croke Reservoir in Northglenn

January 27, 2026

Another gray wolf has died, bringing total to 11 of 25 brought to Colorado

Another gray wolf has died, bringing total to 11 of 25 brought to Colorado

Female’s cause of death hasn’t been determined

January 22, 2026

Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns

Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns

CPW says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer

January 20, 2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings

Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings

Threats surged after the agency euthanized two mountain lions near a hiker’s body, adding to tensions over wolf reintroduction and…

January 19, 2026

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

January 12, 2026

Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado

Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado

1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024

December 4, 2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife director steps down

Colorado Parks and Wildlife director steps down

Jeff Davis will move into an executive role in the Department of Natural Resources

November 26, 2025

Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost

Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost

Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue Program fee will now be $1.25, up from 25 cents

November 14, 2025

Southwest Colorado drivers may see more deer, elk on roads with time change, mating season

Southwest Colorado drivers may see more deer, elk on roads with time change, mating season

CPW urges caution with holiday decorations, wildlife encounters

November 6, 2025

Dolores Kokanee giveaway canceled amid weak salmon run

Dolores Kokanee giveaway canceled amid weak salmon run

The popular fall tradition on hold with low numbers leaving little to give out

October 24, 2025

Colorado announces fish salvage operation as Narraguinnep Reservoir near Cortez is drained

Colorado announces fish salvage operation as Narraguinnep Reservoir near Cortez is drained

Anglers again invited to salvage fish population, like at Summit Reservoir

August 15, 2025

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

Next round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

Are you a rancher with questions about recent wolf sightings?

Are you a rancher with questions about recent wolf sightings?

Cattlemen’s group, CPW to host informational meeting Monday in Durango

Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains

Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains

State removes bag and possession limits in effort to salvage fish population

New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials

New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials

Confirmation comes after Pitkin County rancher said calves were attacked

CPW relocates moose, calves involved in attack that injured woman

CPW relocates moose, calves involved in attack that injured woman

Family moved to location outside of Steamboat Springs

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

CPW says animals are exploring new territory