Tag: Cpw
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CPW hunts for injured deer with red strap tangled in antlers
On September 23, Colorado Parks and Wildlife notified the public of a deer that might be in trouble in the area of Colorado Springs. The deer has been spotted with some sort of red strap severely tangled in its antlers, now said to have a visible injury, as well. The deer was last seen in…
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Polis continues promotion of Pikes Peak management collaboration agreement
Gov. Jared Polis continued his show of support new management of recreation over Pikes Peak. Polis met with local and federal officials Monday in Colorado Springs to discuss the progression of a potential partnership by several entities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The goal: expand recreational activities on America’s Mountain. Movement toward a partnership agreement…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife building new law enforcement training facility in Denver
Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to expand its Denver training facility by retrofitting a former shop building. CPW, along with Wold Architects and Engineers, began building a new 16,500 square-foot training facility at its Denver headquarters — located at 6060 Broadway — this summer, according to a news release. The “cutting-edge” law enforcement training center started…
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Colorado’s record number of water-related deaths so far this year
As Colorado swelters, people naturally take to the water. But this year is on track for a record number of drownings in the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs. A man who fell off of his inner tube and drowned while on the Arkansas River last weekend became Colorado’s 25th water-related death this season, which is…
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Gray wolves traveling: Colorado wildlife officials release latest GPS tracking data
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No wolf mortalities and no reported livestock depredation in the last 30 days have been reported by officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife as the agency continues to track gray wolves in Colorado. The updated map published Wednesday on CPW’s website continues informing the public,…
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CPW changes Harvest Information Program registration for hunters to streamline process
Looking to hunt chukar, rail, snipe or blue grouse in Colorado? The Colorado Parks and Wildlife just made the process simpler, if so. Colorado small game hunters are required to get a Harvest Information Program registration number (HIP) for hunting those birds, as well as waterfoul like ducks and geese. They can now get it…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers win national life-saving and valor awards
Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger Jeffrey Hammond didn’t hesitate to jump in the freezing cold Arkansas River to save a woman injured when her car ended up in the water off of U.S. Highway 50 in Bighorn Canyon in January 2023. Donning his swift-water rescue suit, Hammond swam across the river and extricated the driver,…
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Colorado ranchers fear decimation as wolves roam Western Slope
Don Gittleson, a rancher from Walden, Colorado, was out in the pasture in a noisy diesel pickup truck one night when he heard a disturbing noise at the far end of his herd. His truck’s lights were on. He drove toward the noise and, to his horror, saw three wolves attacking a calf. He decided…
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Black Friday in metro Denver includes free state parks, $20 pet adoption fees
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradans can avoid the Black Friday crowds today by celebrating Fresh Air Friday, exploring Colorado state parks for free or going to Denver Animal Shelter to take advantage of $20 “Black Furday” adoption fees. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced its 8th Annual Fresh Air…
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Colorado offers free entry to all state parks on Black Friday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradans will be treated to a special Black Friday deal this year, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering free admission to all state parks on Friday. The seventh annual free entry event, dubbed “Fresh Air Friday,” aims to encourage residents to spend time outdoors during…