Wildlife

Local News

Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

March 8, 2024

Regional News

Can two nominees for CPW commission who worked as animal advocates also represent hunters?

Jessica Beaulieu and Gary Skiba head to confirmation without key committee recommendations

March 8, 2024

Local News

Deer clotheslined by cable in Durango prompts warning from wildlife officials

reminds residents to limit snag hazards

February 21, 2024

Regional News

Here’s where Colorado wolves have been hanging out – for now

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

January 25, 2024

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts

January 24, 2024

Thinking Green

BLM assessing big game corridor protections

Winter is a good time to think about the stresses facing deer and elk herds. For big game already struggling…

January 21, 2024

Regional News

Colorado cuts April hunting season, electronic lures after 198 mountain lions were killed in a month

those lions killed, nearly 44% were female – posing a risk to cubs born to breeding-age lions in that population.

January 13, 2024

Regional News

First year of optional Keep Colorado Wild Pass sees drivers deliver $41.1 million in revenue for parks and wildlife

1.5 million Colorado drivers paid an extra $29 to include the parks pass on their vehicle registrations, outpacing expectations and…

January 11, 2024

Local News

First year with bear resource officer deemed successful

Clarence Dotson responded to 31 hotline calls during bear season

January 9, 2024

Local News

Don’t fence me in: CPW officials warn of wildlife conflicts

can get stuck in fences, leading to fatal outcomes

January 3, 2024

Regional News

CPW says it will not kill wolves after attacks on North Park rancher’s cattle

the latest chapter of Don Gittleson’s fight to protect his livestock from wolves, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says he should…

December 29, 2023

Regional News

Colorado ranchers: Murky rules about killing wolves sets them up for big livestock losses

Ranchers want wildlife officials to define ‘chronic depredation’ and deal with two problem wolves in North Park

December 22, 2023

Local News

Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are released

Conflict mitigation efforts have not been deployed in the region, stakeholders say

December 19, 2023

Regional News

What it looked like as Colorado wildlife officials released 5 Oregon wolves in Grand County

is the first time a state – not the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – introduced an endangered species into…

December 19, 2023

Regional News

Colorado ranchers launch last-ditch effort to block wolves. Here’s how.

Cattlemen and Stockgrowers associations file a lawsuit to try to force federal analysis

December 13, 2023

Regional News

How are wildlife officials preparing Coloradans for wolf reintroduction? With a brochure

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it will begin the process of bringing gray wolves from Oregon to Colorado on Friday.…

December 3, 2023

Thinking Green

Grazing deal offers promise for bighorns

Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep have been spotted along Colorado Highway 145 in San Miguel County near Sawpit. Drivers are cautioned…

November 19, 2023

Regional News

Feds approve Colorado’s plan to reintroduce wolves – and kill them in some cases

FILE – In this undated file photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a Mexican gray wolf leaves…

November 8, 2023

Local News

Unscheduled kokanee giveaway to take place in Dolores Thursday

Sizable early run means Colorado Parks and Wildlife will distribute fish at Joe Rowell Park

October 16, 2023

Regional News

Human-moose conflicts are on the rise in Colorado. Who is to blame — humans or moose?

Following four incidents where people were injured by moose in recent months, should wildlife managers take a closer look at…

October 8, 2023

Local News

Help empty Huck Finn Pond of fish before Oct. 15

your rod and reel – it’s open season at Huck Finn Pond in Durango

October 5, 2023

Local News

Survey of Durango’s public treescape will inform long-term plans for urban forest

health, present and future shade and equitable distribution among factors under consideration

October 4, 2023

Local News

Bear euthanized in Telluride serves as reminder to secure trash

400-pound bear began to starve due to intestinal blockage of human trash

September 14, 2023

Local News

Bear Smart Durango receives $90K for conflict reduction

will fund trash can rebates, campsite food lockers

August 23, 2023