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Under a new agreement, CPW will capture and transport 15 gray wolves from British Columba later this year, the second batch of reintroduced wolves in Colorado.
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DENVER, COLORADO – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has secured a new source population of gray wolves from British Columbia for the second year of its reintroduction efforts, which aims to establish a self-sustaining wolf population west of the Continental Divide. In an agreement announced today with the B.C. Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship, up to 15 wolves will be captured and translocated between December 2024 and March 2025.The reintroduction is part of the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan, which outlines CPW’s goal to release 10-15 gray wolves per year for the next 3-5 years. This upcoming
BUENA VISTA, Colo. – A tragic incident occurred Tuesday evening on the Arkansas River, resulting in the death of a kayaker. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) rangers from the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) are investigating the fatal accident that happened during a private kayak trip north of Buena Vista. The accident took place in the highly technical Class V section of the river below the Pine Creek access point. According to witnesses, the kayaker's boat became trapped in a powerful churning rapid at the bottom of Pine Creek Rapid. Despite the swift action of his companions, who managed to
DENVER, COLORADO – In alignment with Governor Polis’s vision of “Colorado for All,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has announced the expansion of the Aira digital tool to the state parks system. This innovative service is designed to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision in accessing state services and enjoying the natural beauty of Colorado’s state parks.Aira, accessible via the Aira Explorer mobile app, connects users to visual interpreters who provide real-time assistance. This service, part of the Governor’s Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) Technology Accessibility Program (TAP), offers free 30-minute sessions, with the option to connect
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'Ozzy Osbourne' no match for stubborn Colorado bear in neighborhood tree
Wildlife officials said the bear had gotten in the trash and found food. When the rangers arrived, the bear was already in a tree.
https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/golden-colorado-black-bear-tree-ozzy-osbourne-iron-man
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CPW removed 14 large carp this week from a pond in Aurora, including one weighing 46 pounds, after receiving a tip from a local angler. CPW urges the public to alert them if they see any invasive species across Colorado.
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ARVADA, COLORADO — In a concerted effort to protect local ecosystems, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) successfully removed 14 invasive bighead carp from the Jack B. Tomlinson Park in Arvada this Wednesday. The intervention was triggered by a public tip, leading CPW aquatic biologists to act swiftly, using advanced electrofishing techniques to capture the oversized fish. Bighead carp, a type of Asian carp, are known for their detrimental effects on native habitats. These fish compete aggressively with local species for food, mainly consuming plankton, which many native and sport fish also rely on. 'Bighead carp can dominate the local fish
Reading this story only makes me think more of these nominees. Parks & Wildlife should not be the "hook&bullet" club.
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Will (R): "Stick to your guns in our trad ways & our ways of life & our time-honored trads because that is huge in this agency. I know people want to move away from the hook-and-bullet club … but CPW is the hook-and-bullet club.”
Priola (D): "“This is for CO Parks & Wildlife,” Priola said. “It’s not for the CO hunting org."
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/07/colorado-wildlife-commissioners-senate-committee-controversy/
CPW reported 21% fewer bear incidents during 2023 than in previous years. Experts believe this is due to a good year of natural food production, which kept bears busy in the wild and away from humans.
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DENVER, COLORADO - In a turn of events that has wildlife enthusiasts and residents breathing a sigh of relief, Colorado experienced a significant decrease in human-bear conflicts in 2023. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the state saw a 21% drop in reports of bear sightings and conflicts, with a total of 3,526 incidents compared to the average in recent years. Experts attribute this decline to a good year for natural food production, which kept bears busy in the wild and away from human properties.However, despite the positive trend, trash remains the leading cause of bear-human conflicts, emphasizing the