Wildlife

Local News

Photos: Bird’s-eye view

bald eagle is the official bird of the United States of America

February 7, 2025

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert wants wolves off the endangered species list

won’t end Colorado’s wolf program

February 7, 2025

AP New Mexico

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

Haaland was the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary

January 20, 2025

Local News

20 gray wolves released in Pitkin, Eagle counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says

Fifteen brought from British Columbia; 5 were from captive Copper Creek pack

January 20, 2025

Regional News

Disease die-offs continue to ravage bighorn sheep

Advocates say feds left them ‘high and dry.’ What is Colorado doing to protect iconic species?

January 14, 2025

Regional News

Colorado’s wolf reintroduction stays on track after wildlife commission denies petition for pause in program

request to temporarily halt the program came as another 10-15 wolves are set to be released in the coming weeks…

January 10, 2025

Local News

Feds investigate ‘illegal killing’ of reintroduced Colorado wolf

Necropsy reveals ‘gunshot wound … led to the cause of death’

January 6, 2025

New Mexico

New agency report finds Mexican wolf population has grown

Conservation group calls it ‘lipstick on a pig’

January 3, 2025

Local News

Photo: Taking in the view

A raven on a tin roof makes bird calls southeast of Durango. Forecasters are calling for a warming trend Friday,…

January 2, 2025

Outdoors

It’s bald eagle season, here are tips to see the birds in Colorado

President Biden is about to sign a law making the bald eagle the national bird

December 26, 2024

Regional News

Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction

at a recent conference turned adversarial

December 24, 2024

Local News

CPW inks agreement with Southern Utes over wolf management

codifies tribal sovereignty, ensures clear communication around releases

December 24, 2024

Regional News

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes new Canada lynx habitat protections in the West

Critical habitat designation may mean land managers need to consider creatures in future projects

December 17, 2024

Regional News

CPW vows to do better job at wolf reintroduction

list of improvements includes a faster response to livestock deaths

December 13, 2024

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

Local News

Photos: Beaver bites

Two large cottonwood trees show beaver activity Wednesday along the Animas River near Ninth Street Bridge. When Durango Parks and…

December 12, 2024

Local News

Durango-area public land closures to protect wildlife take effect

Peak, Bodo State Wildlife Area among those closed through April 30

December 5, 2024

Local News

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in southern Rockies

fate of the plan is uncertain under President-elect Donald Trump

November 27, 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

Four months after their capture, Durango bear cubs return to the wild

Triplets were orphaned after sow was euthanized following a home break-in

November 22, 2024

Regional News

How a second Trump administration might reverse drilling and energy restrictions on public lands in Colorado

Bureau of Land Management lands near Gypsum. The BLM has proposed a rule that would elevate conservation on public lands…

November 16, 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

Culprit in Colorado’s latest wolf death was… another wolf

Predator was one of 10 captured in Oregon and released on Western Slope

November 8, 2024