You may think my role as wildlife officer is focused mainly on law enforcement, but a significant amount of my time is actually spent in the vital role of an educator.
Join Nate on an elk scouting trip where he identifies food and water sources, bedding areas, and explains the importance of timing your scouting trip.
I have been able to do things for work that most people say, “that’s work” or “you do what for a living?” and commonly, “how can I get that job.”
This video demonstrates how the team goes about locating victims in the water and the equipment they use to do this challenging job.
After this past year, it felt especially good to help out during Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s annual Free Fishing Weekend.
It is also illegal to feed big game in Colorado and there are human safety risks that come when people feed wildlife.
When you enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s been home to black bears for a long time.
Coloradans are incredibly lucky to live in a state with endless outdoor opportunities, but with that comes a responsibility to educate ourselves about the impacts of our outdoor recreation.
Coloradans are incredibly lucky to live in a state with endless outdoor opportunities, but with that comes a responsibility to educate ourselves about the impacts of our outdoor recreation.
