
Innovative New Survey Method Reduces Stress on Threatened Fish
Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologist introduces less-invasive method to survey greenback cutthroat trout
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologist introduces less-invasive method to survey greenback cutthroat trout
Years of consideration and conservation work all led to a golden moment for two pristine rivers in central Colorado.
Often untold are accounts of the humans who protect, study, maintain and advocate for the places and critters so many us have come to appreciate, enjoy and expect to exist in perpetuity.
Enjoy these images from the Colorado Outdoors magazine’s annual photography issue and join Colorado Parks and Wildlife in celebrating 125 years as an agency.
The rediscovery of the San Juan cutthroat trout is a celebration of basic conservation principles and shows why implementing conservation measures is so critical for perpetuating the wildlife resources.
This is the third Colorado state record brook trout caught in 2022. The fish measured 26.25 inches in length and had a girth of 16 inches.
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.