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Corners for Conservation, Seeding Change in Colorado Agriculture
Restoring grassland habitat on Colorado’s Eastern Plains marries agricultural tradition and modern innovation
Pollination, Bumble Bees and Gardening for Conservation
The study and conservation of pollinators is about the connections between living things, the threads that run through ecosystems, and the roles that pollinators play, known as ecosystem services.
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Livin’ the Wildlife: Colorado Wild Turkeys
The wild turkey’s springtime mating displays are one of the most exciting and stunning events in nature. Yet, these iconic birds only exist today because of dedicated conservation programs.
Field Notes of a Rookie Sportsperson: Excitement Builds for our First-ever Turkey Hunt
Thanks to what we learned about the wild, upland ground bird in our Rookie Sportsman Program, my daughter and I are prepared for our first-ever turkey hunt.
Re-establishing Lesser Prairie Chickens
CPW biologists spend months catching lesser prairie chickens in Kansas to release in Colorado after state’s population dropped to single digits.
Studying Beetle Impacts on Wildlife
New study investigates how wildlife are responding to changed forest conditions resulting from bark beetle outbreaks in Colorado.
Livin’ the Wildlife: Colorado Bald Eagles
Thanks to decades of species protection and conservation work, the bald eagle has enjoyed a remarkable recovery.
Field Notes of a Rookie Sportsperson: Embarking on ‘Life-Changing’ Adventure
My daughter Natalie’s attention had drifted occasionally during the early morning hours of the Hunter Education class, but she perked up noticeably as the instructor spoke of how to mask your scent with elk urine.
HERD COUNTS (2019 Online Edition)
Every year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) big-game biologists compile data on the state’s deer, elk and pronghorn herds by Data Analysis Units (DAU). These
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Sandhill cranes were usually here by the tens of thousands, flooding the wildlife refuge and surrounding fields. Where WERE they?
Conservation and the Future of Our Hunting Traditions
The modern R3 movement is showing glimmers of hope by focusing on three areas of success—adults in general, females as a subgroup, and food. Successful efforts to recruit new hunters from these groups are underway in Colorado and nationwide.
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