Colorado’s Small Mammals, Part I: Rodents
Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals large and small. If you …
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How To Tell the Difference Between a Crow and a Raven
Crows and ravens appear very similar, so they are commonly mistaken for one another. If you look and listen carefully, …
Safe Crossings for Wildlife
Colorado’s rapid population growth affects wildlife by reducing habitat and bringing them in closer contact with humans. Vehicle collisions are …
Fall in Love with Fall
Today is the first day of fall. Days and nights are getting cooler, pumpkin-flavored products are everywhere, and the leaves …
Colorado’s Owl Species
You may be surprised that Colorado has fourteen very different species of owls. They can be found in all parts …
Colorado State Parks: Chatfield
If you’re looking for a getaway that is conveniently located in metro Denver, check out Chatfield State Park. Here you …
Operation Game Thief – Help Stop Poachers
Incidents of illegal killing of wildlife are becoming more common in Colorado. On Monday, a deer was killed illegally in …
Colorado Fishing Atlas
Looking for a great place to go fishing, but not sure where to start? Then check out the Colorado Fishing …
New Birding Guide
Did you know that 507 different species of birds have been documented in Colorado? If you’re interested in birding, you’ll …
When and Where to View Mountain Goats
High in the mountains above timberline lives one of my favorite Colorado wildlife species, the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus). In …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Wildlife Company
Thirty years ago the Colorado Division of Wildlife began publishing a series of brochures that they named “Colorado’s Wildlife Company.” …
How Colorado Keeps Its Waters Full of Fish
Not all of Colorado’s fishes are born in the waters they call home. Each year, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) …
Why are Colorado’s Deer Populations Declining?
According to Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW), the state’s current mule deer population of around 450,000 is about 25% below …
Colorado State Parks: Barr Lake
If you’re looking for a quick getaway near the Denver metro area, check out Barr Lake State Park, located …
2018 is Year of the Bird
All this year, conservation and wildlife organizations across the US have been celebrating Year of the Bird, a campaign to …
Should Wolves be Reintroduced in Colorado?
If wolves were reintroduced in our state, would they benefit the environment or be a nuisance for ranchers? In spite …
Exotic and Prohibited Wildlife in Colorado
Coloradans love their pets, there’s no doubt about that. But did you know that there are some animals that Colorado …
Protecting Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat
Last week, according to a press release, Governor Hickenlooper sent a letter to the United States Bureau of Land Management …
Summer Wildlife Viewing
Summer is officially here, and with it comes great opportunities for viewing wildlife in all parts of the state. Some …
Chronic Wasting Disease in Wildlife
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a disease of the brain that affects deer, elk, and moose and may be on …