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Trophy Trout of Cheesman Canyon
Each year, CPW conducts fishery surveys of our rivers and reservoirs. The periodic monitoring collects and records the biological data needed to guide fishery management in Colorado. (Video)

Video: Colorado Moose Management
Thanks to successful reintroduction and management by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado’s moose are now one of the fastest-growing herds in the lower 48 states.

Raising Colorado’s Brown Trout – North Delaney Butte Lake
Despite Colorado’s abundant fish populations, most fish cannot successfully reproduce in the wild. And, of those species that are able to reproduce naturally, recruitment (the number of juvenile fish that actually survive to be added to a population) is often too low to support a fishable population. To ensure that there are enough fish to stock every year, CPW sets up spawn-collection sites at lakes and reservoirs across the state.

CPW Focuses on Boreal Toad Survival
In mid-September Biologist Dan Cammack walked slowly along the edge of a boggy pond in the San Juan Mountains high above the San Luis Valley and peered into the mud and black water looking for a camouflaged critter the size of a dime.

2019 Colorado Pheasant & Quail Hunting Forecast
Colorado’s pheasant and quail seasons open statewide Nov. 9, 2019. Pheasant hunters can expect improved bird populations over last season. Big-game hunters can also enjoy some additional access this year on Colorado’s popular Walk-In-Access (WIA) program. Watch the video for further details.

10 Tips For Colorado Bear Hunters
CPW staff have witnessed some trends among the unsuccessful Colorado bear hunters. By avoiding the ten most common mistakes made by bear hunters, you’ll greatly improve your chances of harvesting a bear in Colorado.

CPW’s Multi-day Youth Camps
Teaching youth about wildlife, conservation and safe hunting is a primary focus for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Youngsters who learn about the importance of wildlife will carry that value with them throughout their lives.

Livin’ the Wildlife: Colorado Mountain Goats
It’s a species that lives in a land of sheer cliffs and perpetual snows. Colorado’s alpine tundra is home to the mighty mountain goat.

101 Places (and Ways) to Take a Kid Fishing
Fishing is a lifelong hobby that can bring family and friends together. Don’t be afraid to start simple with a basic setup and at a local pond.

Camping and Hiking in Bear Country
Bears are part of the wild places that make Colorado special, so we ask people to follow some easy steps that will help keep our bears wild – Be Bear Aware!

Your Fishin’ is Our Mission
Thanks to huge, visually stunning images adorning Colorado Parks and Wildlife hatchery trucks, the fish are now doing the catching – eye-catching, that is.

Safe Boating Is No Accident
Summer’s first big holiday weekend is rapidly approaching. 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.
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