Starting July 1, people launching boats or other watercraft in Colorado state wildlife areas are required to have a hunting or fishing license, regardless of what they plan to do on the river that day. There are more than 350 boat launch areas in the state where this new requirement is now in effect. “The […]
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Mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease to be widespread in western Colorado this year
Deer hunters in much of western Colorado should be prepared to comply with a free, mandatory testing requirement for chronic wasting disease this fall as Colorado Parks and Wildlife undertakes what the agency is calling an effort to “test the rest” of the state for the disease. “In general this year we’re trying to kind […]
Hunting gear: Choosing the right gun rest
Have you ever been hunting and spotted your dream bull only to realize that it’s a longer shot than you can take without a gun rest? I know I have. Yes, we all know those people who can take a long shot while freestanding but for the rest of us, we need options. From gun-mounted […]
Colorado Hunter Q&A with Randy Hampton
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northwest Region Public Information Officer Q. What kind of impact will COVID-19 have on this year’s hunting seasons? A. This is a really tough question to answer because it relies on a bit of guessing and a whole bunch of factors that are outside of CPW’s control. Fortunately, hunting is a […]
New Hunting Gear roundup: Hoodie, bow, binoculars and trail camera
Sitka Gear Kelvin Light Down Hoodie Brand new for 2020 from Sitka, this garment is the ultimate mid-weight, mid to late season, packable down jacket. It weighs 17 ounces and packs down into its own zippered pocket to stow nicely when not in use. It’s made with a combo of real down and synthetic down from […]
Letter from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Wow! What a crazy year. Like most of you, after a long few months of social distancing and Stay at Home orders, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking forward to the 2020 big game hunting seasons. Fall is such a beautiful time of year here and it’s always great to get out and enjoy in […]
Some dates have changed in 2020-2024 hunting seasons
You’ll notice some differences in this year’s hunting season schedule. Colorado Parks and Wildlife made some big changes to hunting season structures for elk and deer for 2020 through 2024 during its annual five-year big game season structure process, spelling some different dates for different seasons. “It’s a slight adjustment, but people need to be aware […]
$2.57 million awarded to fund elk studies and habitat improvement across Colorado
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — More than $2.57 million will fund projects aimed at studying declining elk populations across Colorado and to enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife. From 1999 to 2015, herd populations have shrunk more than 50%, exacerbated by an increase in hunting from 2003 to 2004, according to studies from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. […]
Moffat County gains more than 25,000 acres for seasonal hunting and fishing opportunities as part of Public Access Program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced in May that its Public Access Program would be increasing in 2020 by 206,520 acres, providing even more seasonal hunting and fishing opportunities on Colorado trust land across the state. Of those 206,520 acres, roughly 25,575 acres were added in Moffat County, making up roughly 12% of added acreage across Colorado. Acreage […]
The 2020 edition Colorado Hunter is here!
It’s that time of year again, when hunters converge on Western Colorado for some of the best hunting in the world. And Colorado Hunter, the premier guide to big-game hunting in Western Colorado, is here to ensure you’re up to date on the latest news and trends. That includes the impacts hunters may experience from […]