Colorado Parks and Wildlife

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is hosting its first-ever Fat Marmot Week to excite people about yellow-bellied marmots. Voting will open on August 24th for visitors to vote on which yellow-bellied marmot gained the most weight this summer. These creatures live in Colorado's Alpine Tundra and can weigh up to roughly 11 pounds.

Authorities in southern Colorado rescued a juvenile bear from an electrified power pole on Rosita Road. The Custer County Sheriff's Office reported that another young bear was also electrocuted at the location. Due to ongoing drought, sightings are increasing, and the public is advised to call Colorado Parks and Wildlife if they spot a bear.

A man died after his kayak flipped into Eleven Mile Reservoir at a Park County reservoir amid high winds. First responders pulled him from the water, where he received CPR for over an hour but was pronounced dead shortly after 4:30 p.m. Officials stated that although the victim wore a life jacket, it did not fit properly and covered his face.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) warns visitors to avoid direct skin contact with water in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin Reservoir State Park due to blue-green algae toxin levels exceeding the recommended threshold. Routine water sampling detected toxin levels above the safety limit, prompting the advisory.

A yearling wolf from Colorado's One Ear Pack was lethally removed by CPW after attacking four calves in Jackson and Grand Counties. The decision followed failed non-lethal conflict prevention efforts, marking CPW's second wolf removal due to depredation in recent months.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated an adult male black bear from Louisville after it remained in the neighborhood for several days. The bear was tranquilized and moved to a more suitable habitat due to increased human-bear conflicts caused by drought depleting natural food sources.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife had to relocate a bear that was settling in a neighborhood in Louisville. The bear was setting up shop in the area, prompting the relocation.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lethally removed an uncollared wolf from Grand County following multiple depredation incidents. The action was taken to address the depredations.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lethally removed an uncollared male yearling wolf from the One Ear Pack in Grand County after four confirmed depredation events involving calves. Producers had implemented non-lethal conflict minimization efforts, including range riders, scare devices, and hazing permits, but depredation continued.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife lethally removed an uncollared wolf from Grand County following multiple depredation incidents. The action was taken due to repeated incidents linked to the wolf.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated a bear that had settled in a Louisville neighborhood. The action was taken after the bear began establishing itself in the residential area.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting an annual bighorn sheep herd survey on Pikes Peak to assess population health and trends. Biologists and volunteers are using established routes to document sheep locations, movements, and classifications, with results to be released after the second survey day.

Colorado's new law requires sheriff approval and safety courses for purchasing semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines. Sponsored by State Sen. Tom Sullivan, the law addresses enforcement issues with high-capacity magazines. Gun rights advocates like Alicia Garcia oppose the mandates, arguing they burden law-abiding owners.

Montezuma County Sheriff Steven Nowlin announced his office will not administer Colorado's new gun law, Senate Bill 25-003, due to funding, staffing, and constitutional concerns. The law requires eligibility cards and safety courses for purchasing certain semiautomatic firearms, which Nowlin argues lacks necessary resources and conflates hunter education with firearm purchase requirements. Supporters claim the law aims to reduce mass shooting fatalities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is searching for a missing person following a boat crash at Monument Lake Resort in Las Animas County. Three people were hospitalized with unknown conditions, and officers are using a sonar-equipped boat to search the area. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. Monday near Weston, west of Trinidad.

State wildlife officials in Colorado are responding to a possible drowning at Monument Lake Resort. The rescue, led by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in partnership with local law enforcement and emergency management, involves a Marine Evidence Recovery Team using a sonar boat. The incident is at a privately-owned resort located 40 miles east of Trinidad.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is responding to a possible drowning at Monument Lake Resort in Las Animas County. CPW officers are supporting the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office, and a three-person CPW Marine Evidence Recovery Team has been dispatched to the area.

Thousands of 'irreplaceable' fish, including federally threatened greenback cutthroats, were evacuated from the Leadville National Fish Hatchery due to the Willow Fire and are now returning home. The hatchery, which supports Colorado's fishing industry, relocated nearly 150,000 fish to safety as mandatory evacuations were enforced.

Starting August 1, Colorado requires a 12-hour safety course and eligibility card for purchasing certain semiautomatic guns. El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal has opted not to impose an additional fee for residents applying under the new law, which includes background checks and a $52 fee to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is using beavers to restore eroded stream beds at West Rifle Creek and Garfield Creek state wildlife areas in northwest Colorado. The projects aim to transform degraded habitats into healthier ecosystems.

The body of a missing woman last seen Sunday was found submerged at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials reported. CPW located her fishing pole and belongings near Yucca Flats Campground, used sonar and an underwater ROV to search the area, and recovered her body in 30-foot-deep water at 77 degrees. The Pueblo County Coroner will determine her identity and cause of death.

A missing woman's body was recovered from Lake Pueblo by Colorado Parks and Wildlife after she was reported missing on July 27. She was last seen by family on Sunday evening, prompting a search.

A woman in her mid-30s was found deceased at Lake Pueblo State Park after being reported missing. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers located her belongings and body near Yucca Flats Campground, with recovery efforts involving the Pueblo County Sheriff's dive team and the Marine Evidence Recovery Team.

Colorado has expanded fishing restrictions on hundreds of miles of river sections due to extreme drought and rising water temperatures. Voluntary afternoon closures are in effect on parts of the White River in Rio Blanco County to protect fish, particularly mountain whitefish, as temperatures exceed 71 degrees, reducing oxygen levels and stressing fish populations.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating the death of an uncollared wolf in northwest Colorado. The cause of death and location remain undisclosed pending a necropsy and completion of the investigation.

A reported bear attack in Boulder County has injured a person. Officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife are responding to the incident.

A bear attack near Boulder County's Beaver Reservoir left one person injured and unconscious, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The man was airlifted to the hospital for advanced medical treatment, and officials confirmed CPW responded to the incident around 3 p.m.

A reported bear attack injured a person in Boulder County. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are responding to the incident.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife crews rescued 103 Uncompahgre cutthroat trout from Nate Creek near Ouray, Colorado, during the Gold Mountain Fire. The fish were transported to Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery for safety amid concerns the fire could destroy their habitat. The trout, a genetically unique species, were saved through a joint operation involving 10 CPW staff and a fire escort.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife scientists and firefighters rescued 103 Uncompahgre cutthroat trout with the last genetic remnants of native cutthroats from Nate Creek in the smoldering Gold Mountain Fire. The collaboration aimed to protect the fish from the fire's impact.

Two bear cubs broke into a Roxborough home through an open window, causing a mess described as a 'reverse Goldilocks' scenario. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers safely guided the cubs outside, and no injuries were reported. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office provided home security tips to prevent similar incidents.

A bear struck by a vehicle in Lone Tree, Colorado, died from internal injuries. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials reported the incident occurred on Yosemite and Heritage Hills Parkway and advised drivers to use honking or car alarms to deter wildlife.

Colorado wolves have formed a new pack, as confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials. The development marks a significant step in the wolves' population growth and social structure formation in the region.

A new wolf pack has formed in Colorado, as confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials. The confirmation was made on Wednesday.

A new wolf pack, the Piney Ridge Pack, has formed in Eagle County, Colorado, as confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Four packs, including Piney Ridge, successfully reproduced this year, while the King Mountain Pack did not. A depredation incident involving a wolf attack on a calf in Eagle County is under investigation, but it's unclear if the Piney Ridge Pack was involved.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) implemented a voluntary fishing closure on a stretch of the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs after discovering over 300 dead mountain whitefish, attributed to severe drought conditions, high water temperatures (83°F), and low dissolved oxygen. The closure aims to protect the stressed native species by reducing angler pressure.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) implemented a voluntary fishing closure on a stretch of the Yampa River after finding over 300 dead mountain whitefish, attributed to severe drought conditions and high water temperatures (83°F). The closure aims to protect the vulnerable native species by reducing angler pressure, as mountain whitefish populations have declined due to non-native predators and environmental stressors.

Wildfires in Southern Colorado have displaced bears, leading to 20 reported encounters this week around the Aspen Acres burn area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning communities about increased bear presence due to the fire pushing animals out of their habitats.

A bear was spotted relaxing in a backyard kiddie pool near Steamboat Springs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials attribute the rise in bear sightings to a drought.

Martin Lake swim beach at Lathrop State Park is temporarily closed due to elevated E.coli levels exceeding CDPHE standards. The closure affects only the designated swim beach, which is routinely tested weekly, and it will remain closed until test results meet permitted levels.