New regulation limits growing practice of antler collection Onetime hobby has become a profitable business February 24, 2018
Durango family finds rare animal: An albino raccoon Mammal found dead on property south of town February 13, 2018
Local News Pleasant View concerned about elk management Landowners want more cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife January 30, 2018
Local News Lawsuits say Mexican gray wolf recovery plan is flawed Plan inadequately protects population, environmentalists say January 30, 2018
Outdoors Study looking at chance of humans contracting deer disease An animal infected with chronic wasting disease can live for two years before showing signs, like a vacant stare or… January 18, 2018
Local News Bureau of Land Management approves expansion of Phil’s World Decision allows for 22 more miles of trails January 10, 2018
Local News Courts challenge piecemeal approach to species recovery Fish and Wildlife may reconsider how it protects grizzlies January 9, 2018
Outdoors Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces new purchasing system Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages established mountain lion hunters are encouraged to purchase winter 2017-2018 licenses before Dec. 31, 2017.Associated… December 19, 2017
Local News New drug could stall deadly symptoms of rattlesnake bite The new treatment creates blood clots that help slow the spread of venom by creating a barrier between the venom… December 9, 2017
Local News 2018 plan for Mexican wolves calls for fostering of pups A female Mexican gray wolf looks to avoid being captured for its annual vaccinations and medical checkup at the Sevilleta… December 5, 2017
Local News Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan Project would add 25 miles on nonmotorized trails November 28, 2017
Dolores-area roads and trails close for winter wildlife For the purpose of protecting winter wildlife habitat, the Dolores Ranger District will close the McPhee Overlook Trail to all… November 28, 2017
Desert bighorn management in Dolores River Canyon is reviewed The plan helps determine the number of hunting licenses November 27, 2017
Trappers ask court to throw out lawsuit over U.S. fur exports More than 30,000 bobcat pelts were exported in 2015 November 26, 2017
Warm temps prompt emergency ordinance for bear-strewn trash Residents face $100 fine for violations November 21, 2017
Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added November 17, 2017
Local News Deal bans predator-killing cyanide traps in Colorado Department of Agriculture says devices not used on public lands November 6, 2017
It’s the season to change your clocks, avoid wildlife collisions A couple of bucks pass by a pond reflecting the cattails near Dolores in this file photo.The Journal “The fall… October 27, 2017
Local News Wild burros raft Grand Canyon rapids Hundreds airlifted by helicopter in historic Grand Canyon roundup October 24, 2017
Local News Wildlife make use of $6.5 million highway tunnel Coyote, raccoons, mule deer and humans use tunnel on U.S. 160 October 17, 2017
Local News Enviros and San Miguel County sue to protect sage grouse Lawsuit alleges lack of environmental studies invalidates lease sales October 17, 2017
Venison sandwiches coming to Arby’s in Cortez Limited-edition elk sandwich test-marketed in Colorado Arby’s plans to wheel out venison sandwiches across the U.S. beginning Oct. 21.Arby’s The venison sandwich will be available Saturday,… October 12, 2017
Local News Photo: Moose on the loose Durango resident Peter Schertz caught a moose strolling through Pioneer Park on Thursday morning in northern Durango.Courtesy of Peter Schertz September 21, 2017