Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Regional News

Two Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners resign

Commissioners John Emerick and Chris Sichko withdrew their nominations prior to a vote on the Senate floor

April 30, 2026

Local News

Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado

forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions

April 19, 2026

Local News

Colorado lawmakers advance bill to curb human-bear conflicts

Legislation targets negligent trash practices that attract bears

April 14, 2026

Local News

Colorado bill would make it easier to cite residents for bear conflicts

Measure targets human actions that attract wildlife

April 3, 2026

Regional News

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

Regional News

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

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

March 3, 2026

Southwest Life

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

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

February 27, 2026

Local News

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

Regional News

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

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

January 27, 2026

Regional News

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

Regional News

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 21, 2026

Local News

Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns

says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer

January 20, 2026

Regional News

CPW staff and commissioners face death threats amid rash of controversies

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

January 19, 2026

Local News

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

January 12, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

Public land closures near Durango take effect

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

December 1, 2025

Regional News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife director steps down

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

November 26, 2025

Regional News

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

Local News

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

urges caution with holiday decorations, wildlife encounters

November 6, 2025

Local News

In Durango, bears show up for class

school campuses implement security protocols this month

September 16, 2025

Local News

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

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

September 9, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

August 5, 2025

Regional News

Legal foothold trap killed wolf released in January

of the 15 wolves translocated in Colorado earlier this year have died

July 25, 2025