Wolf reintroduction evolves as challenges threaten early 2024 deadline Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners hosted final public meeting on plan Wednesday February 23, 2023
Hunting groups quit Colorado Outdoor Partnership, cite lack of focus on wildlife Partnership was convened to shape conservation and recreation policy. Three groups say the focus has been elsewhere. February 17, 2023
Colorado avian flu spreads to a black bear and mountain lion, raising fears of broader reach The bird disease has wiped out millions of domestic chickens and thousands of wild waterfowl, but is now crossing over… February 10, 2023
‘He’s been bitten but he never bit,’ says owner of dog killed by mountain lion near Bayfield Colorado Parks and Wildlife was unsuccessful in capturing the animal February 1, 2023
Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest Despite a 2015 ruling mandating regulations on motorized use, there is still no plan January 22, 2023
First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to… January 20, 2023
Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people December 30, 2022
BLM to conduct plan for Gunnison sage grouse protection Threatened rare bird is located in Southwest Colorado but declining December 21, 2022
Bear cubs on the loose Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed December 15, 2022
Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in… December 12, 2022
Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves December 8, 2022
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comment on 14 elk herd management plans The public may offer input until Dec. 20 November 28, 2022
Officers investigate poaching of 8 deer and elk in San Miguel County Colorado Parks and Wildlife seek public’s help in investigation November 22, 2022
Wildlife numbers on the decline in Southwest Colorado, plummeting worldwide Species threatened locally include Gunnison sage-grouse, Townsend’s big-eared bat and Humpback chub October 27, 2022
Southwest Colorado has its cast of spiders; some are spooky, most are harmless Warm homes are tantalizing to certain arachnids with winter on the way October 19, 2022
Wildlife officials remove 400-pound black bear napping under a deck in Durango Incident coincides with Alaskan national park’s ‘Fat Bear Week’ October 13, 2022
Vail Resorts rejects town’s $12 million offer for parcel to protect bighorn A prolonged legal battle now looms as the only resolution October 6, 2022
Goats provide chemical-free weed mitigation at Pastorius Reservoir Florida Consolidated Ditch Co. explores using livestock to alleviate impacts of unwanted vegetation September 27, 2022
Bull moose dies at Keystone ski area after getting tangled in cords Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working with resorts on ways to better protect wildlife September 20, 2022
Colorado Parks and Wildlife sheds light on state’s 350 most sensitive species Dashboard highlights leading threats across the state, agency’s progress in protecting them September 5, 2022
Monarch butterfly placed on international endangered species list, but might it be making a comeback? Western insect population sees surge in 2021 September 1, 2022
Elm seed bugs are pests; so are the trees that produce their favorite food One invasive species accommodates another August 18, 2022
Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County Health department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals August 5, 2022
Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist August 5, 2022