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During the March 5-6 meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission reviewed staff recommendations on proposed regulations changes. After in-depth discussions, the Commissioners approved the following regulation to take effect in 2028. 1. Deer, Elk, Bear, Pronghorn & Turkey...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting applications from hunters, anglers and trappers from across Colorado to join the Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open today through Nov. 8, 2024. Volunteering for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable is a great opportunity to share...

The Secondary Draw Big Game License Lists are posted now (by species) at this location: https://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/Secondary-Draw.aspx Applications will be accepted June 20 - 28, 2024, 8 p.m. MT. A few Notes: -A qualifying license is required. -You’ll be charged an application...

While considering updates for the 2025-2029 Big Game Season Structure (BGSS) the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commissioners approved their staff's recommendation to limit OTC Archery Licenses (go to 100% draw) for nonresidents only and maintain OTC archery licenses for residents. This motion...

CPW Releases Draft East Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan; Invites Public to View and Provide Feedback by June 14 Today, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released its draft East Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan. Everyone is encouraged to review and provide input on the draft plan at...

During today’s CPW Commissioner’s Meeting, Mr. Andy Holland, Colorado’s Big Game Manager, presented CPW’s limited license recommendation for black bear, deer, elk, pronghorn and moose for all game management units in the state that have limited licenses for these species for the 2024 big game...

CPW Commissioner’s Meeting, March 14, 2024 Draw Process Working Group Recommendations on Primary Draw Methods & Preference Points This meeting took place today and below are my notes on the key items discussed...

CPW Commissioner’s Meeting, March 14, 2024 2025-2029 Big Game Season Structure (BGSS) Preliminary Alternatives & Staff Recommendations This meeting took place today and below are my notes on the key items discussed...

Montana man pleads guilty after creating giant hybrid sheep and selling them for captive hunting: DOJ Arthur "Jack" Schubarth conspired to violate and substantially violated the Lacey Act A Vaughn, Montana, livestock ranch owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to running a scheme to...

Here's a link to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) preliminary alternatives and staff recommendations for the 2025-2029 Big Game Season Structure (BGSS). https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=4045 There are instructions at the end for how you can provide your...

Here's an Article CPW just posted regarding license changes for this year in the Severe Weather Zone (NorthWest corner) of Colorado. https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=4041 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - With the primary draw license application period opening...

Just a reminder, Leftover and Over-the-Counter (OTC) licenses become available starting in Agugust. Leftover limited licenses are licenses that weren’t issued in the primary draw. They become the licenses eligible for the secondary draw, and any remaining licenses after the secondary draw...

During today's Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission Meeting, they discussed some HOT topics; to include Preference Point Banking, Group Averaging, and Big Game License Allocations. Here are my notes: Prior to this meeting, CPW’s Staff conducted public outreach on these topics, which could be...

They just posted the Leftover List on the CO Parks & Wildlife Website https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Leftover.pdf

The attachment from CO Parks & Wildlife contains some info you may find interesting. Such as: "Currently, for the majority of hunt codes, the proportion of elk and deer licenses allocated to residents is 65 percent, with 35 percent allocated to nonresidents."

Just a reminder. Good luck everyone.

Colorado Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat results are posted on-line and emails are going out. Good luck everyone!!

Remember, the Colorado Application Deadline is tomorrow, April 5th at 8 pm MT.

This guy is behind my house right now. I took the picture and backed out. No, I didn't pick up the shed ...