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
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
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
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
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
Mountain lion sightings northeast of Durango raise concerns says be vigilant, avoid feeding deer January 20, 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, commissioners receive death threats after lion killings Threats surged after the agency euthanized two mountain lions near a hiker’s body, adding to tensions over wolf reintroduction and… January 19, 2026
Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries January 12, 2026
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
Colorado Parks and Wildlife director steps down Davis will move into an executive role in the Department of Natural Resources November 26, 2025
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
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
Dolores Kokanee giveaway canceled amid weak salmon run popular fall tradition on hold with low numbers leaving little to give out October 24, 2025
Colorado announces fish salvage operation as Narraguinnep Reservoir near Cortez is drained Anglers again invited to salvage fish population, like at Summit Reservoir August 15, 2025
Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire August 5, 2025
CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area July 22, 2025
Are you a rancher with questions about recent wolf sightings? Cattlemen’s group, CPW to host informational meeting Monday in Durango July 17, 2025
Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains removes bag and possession limits in effort to salvage fish population July 14, 2025
New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials Confirmation comes after Pitkin County rancher said calves were attacked June 16, 2025
CPW relocates moose, calves involved in attack that injured woman moved to location outside of Steamboat Springs June 6, 2025
If it’s OK to have a red kangaroo, what other unusual animals can we own in Colorado? far out can you really go, when it comes to owning a pet in this state? May 28, 2025
Fish out of water – and onto the streets of Durango trout ejected from Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck after abrupt stop May 3, 2025
April wolf map shows one animal has traveled more than 1,200 miles wolves reintroduced to Colorado have gotten close to Boulder and other Front Range cities April 25, 2025
