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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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

December 16, 2019

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, …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

November 7, 2019

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

October 4, 2019

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 State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

September 23, 2019

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 Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

August 29, 2019

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

August 22, 2019

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 State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

August 7, 2019

Colorado Fishing Atlas

Looking for a great place to go fishing, but not sure where to start? Then check out the Colorado Fishing …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

July 1, 2019

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

June 5, 2019

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

May 16, 2019

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.” …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

April 16, 2019

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) …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

February 28, 2019

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 Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

January 24, 2019

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

November 29, 2018

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

November 26, 2018

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

September 27, 2018

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

August 2, 2018

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

July 23, 2018

Summer Wildlife Viewing

Summer is officially here, and with it comes great opportunities for viewing wildlife in all parts of the state. Some …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

June 21, 2018

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 …

Colorado State Publications Blog

Amy Zimmer

May 24, 2018

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