Summer’s is here! That means ice out at many mountain lakes, boat ramps opening for the season and people all around the state preparing to head to local waters.
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.
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.
We are now accepting testimonials about successful small game and waterfowl hunts as well as big game hunts around the state.
Thanks to decades of species protection and conservation work, the bald eagle has enjoyed a remarkable recovery.
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.
Sandhill cranes were usually here by the tens of thousands, flooding the wildlife refuge and surrounding fields. Where WERE they?
One of the world’s most rare, and most significant, geologic features can be seen, even touched, at Trinidad Lake State Park.
On a recent outing along the Colorado River, wildlife photographer Richard Spitzer witnessed the power and beauty of raptors in a way that few ever will. In the series of photos below, Spitzer captures golden eagles, a bald eagle, and a number of magpies in a heated competition for a seat at nature’s dinner table.…
