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Federal government shutdown shuts down hunting in Colorado

October 9, 2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has suspended mule deer muzzleloader hunting in Piñon Canyon, siting the US federal government shutdown. Per CPW’s press release: “All hunting on Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site continues to be […]

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Two drownings in one weekend at Colorado state parks

June 9, 2025

Two men perished at two state parks in Colorado over the weekend, the apparent victims of accidental drownings. On Saturday, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department reported that its officers responded to an emergency call […]

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Colorado’s 10-year parks plan doubles down on equity, diversity, and inclusion

May 4, 2025

Officials in Colorado are drafting a new 10-year management plan, and they’d like your help. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that it is formulating a new “strategic plan” to guide its management of the […]

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Bear warning issued for Colorado parks

April 21, 2025

Authorities in Colorado are warning vacationers to beware of extra bear activity as the animals emerge from hibernation this spring. Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued the special alert last week. It comes as bear sightings […]

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Dam repair will close part of Colorado rec area

May 2, 2024

Portions of a Colorado mountain recreation area will be closed for eight months so crews can fix a dam built in the 1920s. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a division of the state Department of Natural […]

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Colorado issues grants to prevent bear-human conflicts

April 15, 2024

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting proposals for spending to reduce conflicts between people and curious bears invading communities from neighboring parks. CPW says it has $1 million in grant money on hand […]

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