All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards $50,000 to promote the Born to Be Wild special license plate
CPW announced the recipients of the inaugural Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program. Two organizations, The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and The Endangered Species Coalition were selected to raise awareness and promote the Born to Be Wild specialty license plate to engage and educate the public about the importance of the license plate, ultimately […]
Colorado’s “free fishing weekend” is June 7-8
Fish for free June 7- 8, 2025 and experience why people get hooked on fishing in Colorado. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 7-8, 2025, anyone can fish for free, and the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirements are […]
SE Colorado Two Shot Goose Hunt donates to Wildcats shooting sports team
Pictured: Front row (left to right) are students Zayden Neugebauer, Lakin Neugebauer, Chase Ketels, Cooper Carter, Blake Wilger, Blayke Butler, and John Ritter, Two Shot Board Member. Back row (left to right) are Coach Nick Carter, students Sage Ketels, Collins, Heck, Colton Deforest, Xander Morlan, Doc Wilson and coaches Preston Neugebauer and Dusty Heck. Top […]
New “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” is dedicated with a ribbon cutting and is now open
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin cuts the ribbon to new Maggie Stanley Dog Park during dedication ceremony The City of Lamar’s new “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” was dedicated with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 16 with Mayor Kirk Crespin cutting the ribbon surrounded by members of City Council, and City employees, including Parks and Rec […]
Rock Legends and Country Stars to Light Up the Colorado State Fair Stage
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is cranking up the nostalgia and throwing in country charm with its latest concert announcements for the Southwest Motors Events Center lineup. The iconic “My Generation Tour” stars longtime crowd-pleasers Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Hollies Greatest Hits, starring Terry Sylvester, on Thursday, Aug. 28. Showstopper Russell Dickerson […]
Father drowns while rescuing children at Lake Pueblo – CPW urges swimmers to use life jackets
PUEBLO, Colo. – A 53-year-old male was discovered deceased on Sailboard Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park on Wednesday, May 14, in the afternoon due to a suspected drowning. The male went out to help kids swimming in rough waters, and surrounding park visitors saw him go under the water and went to pull him […]
CPW Colorado Fishing info with links to licenses, stocking info, 2025 Colorado Fishing Brochure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing information for 2025. The following links take you to all information pertinent to fishing in Colorado. Species Fish Species List Fish Hatcheries Aquatic Research Aquatic Toxicology Lab Aquatic Health Lab Fishing in Colorado Getting Started Plan Your Trip Licenses, Dates and Fees Awards and Records Rules and Regulations Learn […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to hold hybrid meeting March 5 & 6
DENVER — Next week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will convene for a hybrid meeting in Denver. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wed., March 5 and recess at 3:05 p.m. The commission will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Thu., March 6 and adjourn at 3:30 p.m. A complete agenda along […]
Application period for Colorado big-game licenses begins March 1
DENVER — It is time for hunters to start planning their 2025 Colorado adventure. Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in 2025 are urged to review the changes in licenses, seasons and fees in the 2025 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April […]
Prowers County high school trap team registrations are open for 2025 season
Have you heard about the new extracurricular coed sport in Prowers County? A high school trap team is open to area student athletes ages 6th thru 12th grade. After a fun and successful fall season in 2024 the coaches are excited for the start of the 2025 season. The spring season registration opened February 4th. The student […]
Holly Saddle Club gymkhana/fun days February 8 and February 22
Holly Saddle Club gymkhana/fun days Saturday, February 8 and Saturday February 22 at 1:30 pm at the Holly fairgrounds. Barrels, poles, flag race. Ages: Leadline, 7 & under, 8- 13, 14 & over. $3 per event. Exhibition barrel racers $5 per run. If weather is bad, call before you haul. LeeAnna Moore 620.451.0946, Pat Miller […]
Annual Snow Goose Festival to be held February 6-9, 2025 in Lamar
The Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival is a “must” on the list of many a bird lover. Established in 2002, the event grows in popularity and opportunities for nature-lovers every year. This year’s event will be held in Lamar and the surrounding area on February 6-9, 2025, beginning with a Hospitality Gathering […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife sponsors 2025 International Sportsmen’s Expo
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is sponsoring and hosting educational booths at this year’s annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver on Jan. 9-12, 2025. A digital coupon for a $3 discount off one adult ticket is available on the CPW website. The International Sportsmen’s Expo is […]
Jeffrey D. Anderson, Sr. – September 29, 1940 – December 2, 2024
Jeffrey D. Anderson Sr., a dedicated public servant and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2024, at Applewood Our House in Denver, Colo. He was 84 years old. Born on Sept. 29, 1940, in Pueblo, Colo., Jeff answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1958. […]
57th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt to be held in Lamar December 11-13, 2024
Goose Gossage, MLB Hall of Famer and crowd favorite, will be in attendance for this year’s hunt after a several-year absence. Other celebrities scheduled to attend include retired NFL players Ralph Tamm and Joel Dreessen and retired MLB pitcher Tim Lollar. A total of 12 teams, each comprised of 6 members, have registered this year, […]
