Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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

Commissioners voted 6-4 amid public pushback and criticism

March 12, 2026 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado’s new parks and wildlife director promises transparency, science-based wildlife decisions and more wolves

Laura Clellan named the agency’s acting director on Dec. 1, confirmed Feb. 23

March 3, 2026 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

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 • By Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

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

cca A gray wolf brought to Colorado more than two years ago died in Routt County during a routine operation…

February 5, 2026 • By Sam Brasch — CPR News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife pauses wolf reintroductions for the season

‘It’s challenging for us to find a population source that meets (federal) guidance,’ spokesman says

January 22, 2026 • Luke Purvis — Colorado Student News Service

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns

CPW says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer

January 20, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

CPW staff and commissioners face death threats amid rash of controversies

Agency euthanized two mountain lions after a hiker was found dead on New Year’s Day

January 19, 2026 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Animal

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

January 13, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Bears

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 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Public land closures near Durango take effect

City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes

December 1, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife director steps down

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

November 26, 2025 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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 • Olivia Prentzel — The Colorado Sun

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Bears

In Durango, bears show up for class

Three school campuses implement security protocols this month

September 16, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Bears

CPW grant money goes toward reduction of human-bear conflict in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County, Mancos and Silverton will direct funds to trash containers and code enforcement

September 9, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

The early bird gets the… fish?

Anglers should plan to fish in the morning when waters are cool to help heat-fatigued trout

August 13, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Bears

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

August 5, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer