All Entries Tagged With: "CPW"
Two Survive Sinking Boat in Lake Pueblo; Pueblo County Divers Recover Body of Third Passenger
PUEBLO, Colo. – A small ski boat carrying three people began taking on water and quickly sank Saturday evening shortly after launching at Lake Pueblo State Park prompting a frantic rescue attempt by witnesses on shore and by Colorado Parks and Wildlife park rangers. Two boat passengers wearing life jackets resurfaced when the […]
Import Crayfish into Colorado?; CPW Seeks Public Input Through July 30, 2023
Rusty crayfish are an invasive species of concern in Colorado, first detected within the state in 2009. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking the public for their input on the importation of crayfish into the state. The public comment period is open through July 30, 2023. Recently, CPW has become aware […]
Soak up Summer with Responsible Outdoor Recreation
DENVER – As people gear up for summer outdoor adventures, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to encourage state park visitors to act as stewards for Colorado’s land, wildlife and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few expert outdoor safety tips on how to coexist with wildlife and recreate responsibly […]
We’ve Had Some Rain, Here’s How Much
Water cooler conversation the past couple of weeks has focused on the amount of rain we’ve received in southeast Colorado for the past several weeks. Hard to imagine we’d hear someone say, “I know we need the rain, but maybe not so much so quickly!” Some farming and ranching operations have been set […]
Carrie Besnette Hauser is the 2021-22 Chair of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Coloradans love being outdoors, whether stargazing, birdwatching, or snowshoeing. We talk to strangers on hiking trails, swapping stories about the bald eagle or elk that was just spotted or the fish in the lake up ahead. Such experiences are common when people leave their daily stresses behind and escape to enjoy the natural […]
CPW Cautions Public to Avoid Arkansas River Below Lake Pueblo Due to Surging Water Flows
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its partner agencies are urging the public to avoid the Arkansas River below the Lake Pueblo State Park dam as flows have exceeded 3,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) due to recent normal runoff from spring snow melt in the mountains and locally heavy rains. […]
CPW Aquatic Inspection for Lamar Port of Entry is June 23rd
DENVER – CPW is expanding its aquatic nuisance species roadside inspection program to more locations and days in 2023 following a successful pilot year that saw 26 boats intercepted with highly destructive invasive mussels. Year-to-year increases in mussel-fouled watercraft entering Colorado led CPW, through HB21-1226, to experiment with expanding its watercraft inspection and decontamination […]
Longtime CPW wildlife official Frank McGee chosen to lead Southeast Region
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Frank McGee, whose nearly 20-year career with Colorado Parks and Wildlife has included leading the agency’s busy Pikes Peak area team of wildlife officers and then overseeing law enforcement training for all new wildlife officers and park rangers, has been appointed CPW’s new Southeast Region Manager. McGee begins his new role […]
West Boat Ramp Closed at John Martin Reservoir State Park Due to Low Water
HASTY, Colo. – Low water is forcing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to close the West Boat Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park to use by trailers. Hand-launched craft such as canoes and kayaks can continue launching, said Dan Kirmer, park manager. He expects the west ramp to remain closed the rest of the season, […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife FREE Kids Fishing Days
Kids Fishing Days is coming in southeast Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sponsoring a series of free weekly fishing events for kids 15 and under at various spots through April and May. There are a limited number of fishing rods, so bring your personal gear if you have it. Limited to one rod […]
CPW Seeks Reps to Serve on Colorado Outdoor Partnership
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting membership applications to fill two sportsperson representative positions on the Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP). Interested individuals are invited to fill out an online membership application no later than Monday, March 13, 2023. The CO-OP is a collaborative of leaders that share the state-level vision that in 2050, Colorado’s […]
Application Period for Colorado Big Game Licenses Underway
DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big game license in Colorado in 2023 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2023 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 4 at 8 p.m. […]
CPW Seeks Public Comment on Southeast Region Pronghorn Herd Management Plans
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Public input is being sought by Colorado Parks and Wildlife about how it intends to manage 11 pronghorn herds across its Southeast Region over the next 10 years. CPW staff has spent months drafting proposed management plans for the pronghorn herds that extend from Leadville down the Arkansas River valley […]
CPW Avian Influenza Update
Early Colorado Cases This strain of HPAI was first confirmed in wild geese in Northeast Colorado in March of 2022. From March through November 2022, HPAI mortalities were documented in a number of raptors, waterfowl, and vultures in numerous locations throughout the state. Most reports were of limited mortalities involving individual birds or small numbers […]
Keep Colorado Wild Pass Program Update
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are working to implement the Keep Colorado Wild Pass program starting January 2023. County Motor Vehicle Offices cannot opt out of the Parks Pass before a vehicle renewal because the customer has to opt in or out for the Keep […]
