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Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know
Joey Livingston
September 9, 2026
Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know
It has already been a busy summer, but human-bear conflict is only ramping up. Colorado is experiencing the highest levels of human-bear conflict we have seen, with more than 7,000 reports of incidents – which includes sightings and conflicts – already coming directly to Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices in 2026.
Learn more about how CPW strives to offer recreational and sporting opportunities for children and adults of all ability levels.
Dr. Brenna Cassidy, Wolf Monitoring and Data Coordinator, and Adam Baca, Wolf Conflict Coordinator, help us better understand what neophobia is and how it affects CPW’s wolf monitoring and conflict minimization efforts.
Conservation doesn’t always require a grand gesture. Sometimes, it starts with the small choices we make before stepping outside, like checking the weather, trail maps, safety rules and giving wildlife space.
“We plan our trails with the visitor experience in mind, from the views and landscape to the stories people can discover along the way.” – Crystal Dreiling, Fishers Peak State Park Manager.
On Aug. 1, the final mile of the Fishers Peak State Park summit trail reopened to the public after CPW Resource Stewardship biologists confirmed this year’s young peregrine falcons had successfully fledged and reached independence.
Whether entertaining families visiting state parks or helping inspire the next generation of CPW officers at school programs, the K-9s are always the stars of the show.
Innovative response saves life of peregrine falcon in southwest Colorado. CPW thanks Dr. Hawman for the continued partnership benefiting injured wildlife.