Wildlife

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Bear cub injured in 416 Fire is bandage-free

Orphaned cub will be released into the wild this winter

July 20, 2018

Local News

Gee willikers! Bear visits liquor store south of Cortez

This black bear was seen in the parking lot of G Whil Liquors south of Cortez Friday at 7 a.m.…

July 13, 2018

Update: Colorado offers $5,000 reward for information on slain mountain goats

Parks and Wildlife offers $1,000 reward

July 11, 2018

Local News

Anglers asked to pick right time of day to avoid stressing fish

Low water, high temps and possible ash make life difficult for aquatic creatures

July 8, 2018

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Bernadette

July 3, 2018

Local News

Baby bear undergoes rehab for burned paws

Female cub found abandoned, hiding in tree near 416 Fire

June 29, 2018

Local News

Wildlife officials ask public to leave baby animals alone

Fawns disturbed or ‘rescued’ often end up dying

June 22, 2018

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Cortez hosts Colorado Wildlife Commission, wildlife managers

Monthly gathering of CPW officials hosted in Cortez

June 18, 2018

Local News

When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

June 14, 2018

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces closure of some wildlife areas

Lone Dome and Fish Creek will close

June 12, 2018

Local News

Rabid skunks found in La Plata County

Protect yourself from diseased animals

June 8, 2018

State wildlife commission to hold meeting in Cortez

Public meeting includes topics on elk management, hunting and fishing

June 1, 2018

Local News

Three bears euthanized for breaking into homes

Sow, yearlings were a danger to humans, officials say

May 31, 2018

Local News

Mama bear and two yearlings break into home

Wildlife officials set trap set

May 29, 2018

Local News

Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley scorches 1,240 acres

The Horse Park Fire has scorched 1,240 acres in a remote area between Dove Creek and Norwood, triggering pre-evacuation orders.…

May 29, 2018

Local News

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

‘Your fishin’ is our mission,’ CPW says

May 29, 2018

Long-term drought could harm wildlife in Southwest Colorado

Birds and fish struggle with less water, but bears benefit from warmer weather

May 28, 2018

Agriculture

Wild horse, burros can be adopted on the internet BLM opens an ‘Online Corral’

The Bureau of Land Management has created an “Online Corral” that allows people who would like to adopt a wild…

May 21, 2018

Local News

Baca National Wildlife Refuge to be opened for elk hunting

The Baca National Wildlife Refuge in the San Luis Valley will be open for elk hunting this fall.Colorado Parks and…

May 18, 2018

Local News

DNA test confirms slain bear attacked young girl

DNA evidence confirms the Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers killed the bear responsible for attacking a young girl on Sunday.Colorado…

May 16, 2018

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Girl attacked by bear is expected to mend; bear is killed

Grand Junction 5-year-old receives dozens of stitches

May 13, 2018

Local News

Man wanted for harassing moose is detained after ‘erratic behavior’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife<br><br>Tips from the public helped Colorado Parks and Wildlife identify a man who was photographed standing within…

May 7, 2018

Local News

Monster truck that broke world record stops in Cortez

Raminator on display Friday and Saturday

May 4, 2018

Local News

Conservation groups agree to stay sage grouse lawsuit

Deal sets deadlines for recovery plan

April 30, 2018