A primary tool used in the management of Colorado’s big-game animals is a limit, or quota, on the number of licenses issued in most game management units (GMUs). When applying for a limited license, a preference point is awarded when an individual is unsuccessful in drawing their first-choice hunt code. Preference points provide a mathematical advantage when applied to future drawings. Download the 2017 Colorado Outdoors Preference Point Issue (Online Edition).
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Black bear not seen by CPW since 2012 emerges in bad conflict year
‘If people are ever going to listen to us, we need it to be this year,’ wildlife agency says.
During a recent presentation at the Colorado Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Dr. Cassidy shared insights on what CPW’s monitoring efforts have shown about wolves in the Centennial State.
While CPW staff is well versed in managing wildlife conflict (the organization and its predecessors have managed wildlife damage for more than 90 years), wolves are still new to the Centennial State and bring unique challenges that CPW and producers are still learning to handle.
As water temperatures rise, it’s even more important to use the right techniques to give fish a better chance of staying safe and healthy. CPW Aquatic Biologist Kendall Bakich explains why it’s important to take some precautions when fishing in the heat.