Wildlife for Kids
Did you know that the Colorado Division of Wildlife has a special section on its website devoted to kids? The …
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New Size Record for Fish Caught in Colorado
A 14-year-old from Golden set a record June 4 when he reeled in the heaviest fish ever caught (on record) …
I-70 Wildlife Watch
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Patrol, and other partners have just launched a new …
Wildlife Viewing.
Winter in Colorado provides many opportunities for wildlife viewing. The Department of Natural Resources has a great website on wildlife …
Hunting
According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the number of active hunters in Colorado has been on a steady decline …
Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse
A story in today’s Denver Post highlights the U.S. Dept of Game and Fish’s new effort to expand the habitat …
Coyotes
As humans increasingly push into their habitats, coyotes are becoming a much more common sight in urban/suburban areas. Recently, Greenwood …
Aquatic Nuisance Species
In response to new state laws, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources has produced new guidelines for the inspection of …
Prairie Dogs
As more and more land gets developed, these cute little critters are becoming endangered. Because prairie dogs are (or at …
Colorado Turkeys
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a.k.a. Turkey Day — and did you know Colorado is home to wild turkeys? The Colorado Division …
Hunting
Cool days and frosty mornings are signs that hunting season has arrived. Whether you enjoy tracking elk, deer, or ducks, …
Amphibians and Reptiles
Did you know Colorado is home to a variety of frogs, toads, and other amphibians? You can find out all …
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
The Colorado Attorney General, John W. Suthers, announced yesterday that a settlement has been reached on a claim for natural …
Zebra Mussels
The nice spring weather means people are starting to head out to the lakes with their boats. This year, however, …
Harsh Winters –Starving Deer
The Division of Wildlife has begun a big game ‘feeding operation’ in the Gunnison Basin. Harsh winter conditions can cause …
Hummingbirds
This is the season for hummingbirds to visit metro Denver. You can attract hummingbirds by placing a feeder in your …
Bears
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has issued an alert that there may be an increase in human-bear conflicts. Bears foraging …
Humans and Wildlife
Our library just accessioned a brand-new publication from the Division of Wildlife entitled “Living with Wildlife in Red Fox Country.” …
Links to the Lynx
Lynx were reintroduced into Colorado’s mountains in 1999. Recent news reported that the number of lynx kittens born in the …
Gone Fishing!
The 2006 Fishing Guide will be available this month and the warm weather open water fishing season is just around …