Hunting

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

Southern Ute Tribe considers wildlife code changes amid enforcement gaps

comment open through Feb. 23

February 11, 2026

Local News

Lightning strike kills two elk hunters southeast of Pagosa Springs, coroner says

likely died instantly and painlessly

September 22, 2025

Regional News

No obvious injuries, foul play in deaths of elk hunters in southern Colorado, authorities say

investigation into what caused the deaths of Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko is ongoing, said Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin

September 19, 2025

Local News

Groups sue wildlife commissioners over mountain lion hunting op-ed

Club International, Sportsmen’s Alliance say column ‘harmed them’ and broke open meetings law

December 13, 2024

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to study mountain lion density between Bayfield, Pagosa Springs

Collaring efforts will commence in coming weeks

December 13, 2024

Regional News

Colorado wolf advocates launch $50,000 anti-poaching reward

FILE – In this photo provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, wildlife officials release five gray wolves onto public land…

November 23, 2024

Local News

Hunting while blind? Group provides therapeutic experience in La Plata County

with physical, emotional challenges find peace (and sometimes dinner) on nature outings

November 15, 2024

Regional News

Poached condor defied death elsewhere, only to be shot and killed on Colorado visit

Endangered California condors are tracked by experts every moment, and their ups and downs can be heartbreaking

September 20, 2024

Regional News

Ban on big cat hunting will be on Colorado’s fall ballot

This Oct. 20, 2010 photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows a bobcat making its way through…

August 1, 2024

Local News

How did a Durango wildlife biologist end up in Colorado senators’ crosshairs?

rejection by state Senate, Gary Skiba resigned from CPW Commission

March 25, 2024

Regional News

Effort to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado heats up

Hunting advocates ask the Colorado Supreme Court to reject a ballot initiative that would ban hunting mountain lions, bobcats and…

December 2, 2023

Local News

Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone

a letter, tribe asks for broader recognition of sovereignty

March 28, 2023

Local News

Jury finds Ronald J. Morosko guilty in fatal hunting incident

Defendant found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in death of Gregory Gabrisch; sentencing is March 31

January 25, 2023

Local News

Day 3: Morosko defense asserts faulty investigation of fatal hunting shooting

Psychologist testifies defendant’s mental ability was impaired after traumatic shooting incident

January 23, 2023

Local News

Day 2: Prosecutors present case that Morosko mistook bowhunter for elk

Defense cites statements by Morosko that he and partner saw an elk

January 21, 2023

Local News

New trial begins in Cortez after mistrial in fatal hunting case

bowhunter was fatally shot by a muzzleloader hunter from Pennsylvania in San Juan National Forest

January 19, 2023

Local News

New trial in hunting death is delayed by weather, loss of key witness

snowed-in jurors don’t make it to court; mistrial request denied

January 18, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

Trial begins for muzzleloader accused of shooting, killing bowhunter in San Juan National Forest

Pennsylvania man charged with criminal negligent homicide and hunting in a careless manner

October 26, 2022

Regional News

Moose seriously injures archery hunter in Colorado

A moose is spotted browsing on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, near Grand Lake, Colo. This cow…

September 14, 2022

Local News

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

May 9, 2022

Local News

Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter

Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek

March 9, 2022

Southwest Life

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity

March 3, 2022