Colorado Parks & Wildlife Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 26, 2026 - 01:32 GMT

CPW celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 26, honoring sportspersons and their contributions to wildlife and ...

Hunters and anglers play a vital role in conserving wildlife and supporting science-based wildlife management through volunteerism, license fees, and excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, helping fund habitat conservation and healthy ecosystems …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

Lake Pueblo North Boat Ramp closes Oct. 31; South Ramp remains open

The South Marina and South Boat Ramp at Lake Pueblo State Park remain open after the North Boat Ramp closes Oct. 31 for public safety related to the ongoing rebuild of the North Marina led by The O'Neil Group. Photo: South Marina/South Boat Ramp. CPW …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 03:14 GMT

New beaver regulations and harvest data will support Colorado’s statewide management efforts

Beavers can have significant benefits for Colorado’s streams and wetlands. Their dams slow and retain water, expand riparian areas, and create habitat used by a wide range of wildlife species. Courtesy of CPW. September 23, 2026 DENVER — Beginning with …

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Published on September 23, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifts voluntary fishing closures on the Eagle and Crystal rivers

Sept. 23, 2026 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — Recent monsoonal rain and cooler water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to lift voluntary fishing closures on the Eagle and Crystal rivers, effective immediately. While conditions have …

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Published on September 19, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifts voluntary fishing closures on three Northwest Region rivers

Sept. 19, 2026 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Cooler water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to lift voluntary fishing closures on parts of three Northwest Region rivers, effective immediately. The following afternoon and full-day …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

CPW to host public meeting to discuss water temperatures below the Lake Pueblo dam

September 18, 2026 PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites the public to attend a one-hour meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, to hear the agency’s proposal to adjust temperature standards for water in the Arkansas River below …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 15:29 GMT

Golden Gate Canyon State Park achieves Urban Night Sky Place designation

Golden Gate Canyon State Park awarded Urban Night Sky Place recognition September 18, 2026 Golden Gate Canyon State Park achieves Urban Night Sky Place designation GOLDEN, Colo. — Golden Gate Canyon State Park has achieved Urban Night Sky Place …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 00:50 GMT

Mueller State Park to host annual firewood fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10

September 17, 2026 DIVIDE, Colo. – Firewood generated by ongoing forest-thinning work at Mueller State Park will be offered to the public in a fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Mueller State Park. On Oct. 10, the Friends group will hold the firewood event …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

CPW's Southwest Region responds to two reported bear attacks in recent days

Sept. 14, 2026 DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating two reported black bear attacks that have occurred since Friday in South Fork and Durango. Evidence suggests a black bear bit a woman on the right forearm through her …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Find fall colors at Colorado state parks

DATE: Sept. 11, 2026 DENVER — Colorado’s vibrant “leaf-peeping” season has begun and will transform the trees into a breathtaking canvas of colors over the next few weeks. The stunning fall foliage display, a spectacle that draws annual crowds to Colorado …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 02:29 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for September 2-3 2026

September 10, 2026 La Junta, Colo — At its September 2-3, 2026 meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to regulations as follows. All final regulations approved at the meeting will go into effect on Nov. 1, 2026 unless otherwise …

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 21:41 GMT

CPW hosting public meeting for Boyd Lake State Park Management Plan feedback

Boyd Lake State Park September 10, 2026 CPW hosting public meeting for Boyd Lake State Park Management Plan feedback LOVELAND, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Park Management Plan for Boyd Lake …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife conducts Citizens Academy, Sept 16-Oct 21, Colorado Springs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a no-cost six-session Citizens Academy in Colorado Springs providing deep insight into the many responsibilities of the agency. Sign up online here. Photo: A wildlife officer mentors a new hunter enrolled in the Rookie …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

CPW euthanizes sick bear in Durango with trash blocking upper intestines

Sept. 9, 2026 DURANGO, Colo. – Trash kills bears. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were once again faced with that ugly truth Saturday in Durango. CPW took a report Saturday of a black bear behind someone's home on Delwood Avenue that appeared …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 03:14 GMT

CPW concludes lethal removal efforts for Copper Creek and Three Creek Packs wolves in Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties

September 8, 2026 DENVER – On Sept. 7, 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and its agents concluded two separate lethal removal operations in Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties. Copper Creek Pack CPW and its agents lethally removed an uncollared male …

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Published on September 5, 2026 - 01:10 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife responds to bear attack in Steamboat Springs

September 4, 2026 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — On September 3, 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers responded to a report of a bear attack in Steamboat Springs. The victim, an adult, was napping in a backyard patio chair during the afternoon when …

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Published on September 5, 2026 - 01:10 GMT

CDPHE lifts recreation advisory for John Martin Reservoir

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in coordination with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local public health partners, is lifting the water contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir, effective immediately. John Martin Reservoir State …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 00:56 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares preliminary human-bear incident numbers

Sept. 3, 2026 DENVER - Given the extraordinary drought and fire year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff have been responding to a drastic increase in bear reports from the public. While wildlife officers work to manage and mitigate human-bear interactions …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reopens shooting range at Basalt State Wildlife Area

September 3, 2026 BASALT, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reopening the shooting range at Basalt State Wildlife Area, effective Friday, Sept. 4. The range will return to normal operations following a temporary closure initiated due to extreme fire …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 23:43 GMT

CPW expands water contact advisory along Arkansas River after Pueblo sewage spill

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has expanded its water contact advisory to 10 state wildlife areas and the Las Animas Fish Hatchery. The advisory follows a 4.2-million gallon raw sewage spill in Pueblo that continues down the Arkansas River. An earlier …

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