August 15, 2026 LAKE GEORGE — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recovered the body of an adult male drowning victim from Eleven Mile Reservoir on the evening of Friday, August 14. At 3:40 p.m., CPW, Hartsel Fire Protection District, South Park Ambulance …
Park Resource Technician James Dilisio drains Gere Pond at Mueller State Park. The effort ensures Colorado Parks and Wildlife remains compliant with Colorado water laws as historic drought conditions continue to impact life throughout the Centennial State …
Viewed from Fishers Peak, Fishers Peak State Park stretches below with Trinidad Lake State Park and the Spanish Peaks visible in the distance. Nine miles of new hiking and mountain bike trails open Saturday, Aug. 15. The community is welcome to join the …
Wildlife Officer Drew Vrbenec instructs a youth in safely loading a shotgun as part of the 2025 Rookie Sportsperson Program Bang and Twang event. The event occurs mid-program annually and provides participants training and experience shooting bows, rifles …
Photo courtesy CPW/W. Lewis August 14, 2026 OAK CREEK, Colo. — Stagecoach State Park will temporarily close the reservoir's main boat ramp next week for construction aimed at extending the ramp and lengthening the summer boating season. The main boat …
Bears will be very active the next few months as they prepare for winter. Keep any possible food sources secured to prevent human-bear conflicts and call CPW if you see a bear near your home. August 13, 2026 DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is …
August 12, 2026 CPW issues emergency public salvage for McKay Lake in Westminster WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Due to the imminent loss of the fishery from drought conditions, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is issuing an emergency public salvage order for McKay …
DATE: Aug. 11, 2026 DENVER — Drought and wildfires are creating challenges for wildlife and the habitats they depend on. As landscapes recover from fire and water sources are scarce, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is closely monitoring habitat …
August 10, 2026 DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have completed their joint investigation into the mortality of female gray wolf 2504 and confirmed the cause of death. The investigation has …
A collaborative effort by the Bureau of Reclamation, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado Water Trust will provide additional stream flow August through November in …
Fishers Peak State Park Manager Crystal Dreiling takes in the view from the Fishers Peak summit at 9,633 feet. After a long spring closure for annual peregrine falcon mating, the final mile of the Summit Trail opened to the public on Aug.1. With clearance …
The Gunnison River above Blue Mesa Reservoir is pictured in low-flow conditions Thursday, Aug. 6. CPW photos Aug. 6, 2026 GUNNISON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will implement an additional voluntary closure on a stretch of the Gunnison River …
August 6, 2026 CPW recovers adult drowning victim from Eleven Mile Reservoir LAKE GEORGE, Colo. —- Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers recovered an adult male drowning victim from Eleven Mile Reservoir Thursday afternoon. At 3:30 p.m., CPW responded …
A voluntary fishing closure is in effect daily, noon to midnight, until further notice on the Arkansas River from Pueblo Boulevard East downstream to where the river meets Fountain Creek. Cold-water releases from Pueblo Reservoir continue to keep the upper …
August 5, 2026 DENVER – On August 4, 2026, CPW and its agents lethally removed an uncollared male yearling wolf in Grand County. The wolf was a member of the One Ear Pack. This management action was taken in response to four confirmed depredation events …
A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with the water in this area until further notice. CPW Photo/Dan Kirmer Aug. 5, 2026 HASTY, …
Insert photo caption WESTON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers recovered the body of a missing adult male Monday evening following a search at Monument Lake in Las Animas County. The victim was recovered by CPW officers with the Marine Evidence …
August 3, 2026 DENVER — Tomorrow, big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale and there are plenty of hunting opportunities still available. Remaining licenses for 2026 have been placed on the leftover list and …
Aug. 3, 2026 WALDEN, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife, along with the Bureau of Land Management, will host two public meetings this August to gather additional input on the potential future management of a North Sand Hills Recreation Area by CPW. The …
A helicopter dips a bucket into Echo Canyon Reservoir as smoke rises from the Rio Blanco Fire in the background. CPW photo Aug. 3, 2026 PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has temporarily closed boating access at Echo Canyon Reservoir to …
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