Wildlife

Local News

San Juan Forest approves 25 miles of trails at Boggy Draw

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer

April 16, 2018

New trails at Phil’s World challenged on appeal

Project is on hold as appeal argues expansion will impact wildlife, habitat

March 21, 2018

New regulation limits growing practice of antler collection

Onetime hobby has become a profitable business

February 24, 2018

Durango family finds rare animal: An albino raccoon

Mammal found dead on property south of town

February 13, 2018

Local News

Pleasant View concerned about elk management

Landowners want more cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

January 30, 2018

Local News

Lawsuits say Mexican gray wolf recovery plan is flawed

Plan inadequately protects population, environmentalists say

January 30, 2018

Outdoors

Study looking at chance of humans contracting deer disease

An animal infected with chronic wasting disease can live for two years before showing signs, like a vacant stare or…

January 18, 2018

Local News

Bureau of Land Management approves expansion of Phil’s World

Decision allows for 22 more miles of trails

January 10, 2018

Local News

Courts challenge piecemeal approach to species recovery

Fish and Wildlife may reconsider how it protects grizzlies

January 9, 2018

Outdoors

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces new purchasing system

Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages established mountain lion hunters are encouraged to purchase winter 2017-2018 licenses before Dec. 31, 2017.Associated…

December 19, 2017

Local News

New drug could stall deadly symptoms of rattlesnake bite

The new treatment creates blood clots that help slow the spread of venom by creating a barrier between the venom…

December 9, 2017

Local News

2018 plan for Mexican wolves calls for fostering of pups

A female Mexican gray wolf looks to avoid being captured for its annual vaccinations and medical checkup at the Sevilleta…

December 5, 2017

Local News

Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Project would add 25 miles on nonmotorized trails

November 28, 2017

Dolores-area roads and trails close for winter wildlife

Seasonal closures for several local roads and trails will kick in Dec. 1. For the purpose of protecting winter wildlife…

November 28, 2017

Desert bighorn management in Dolores River Canyon is reviewed

The plan helps determine the number of hunting licenses

November 27, 2017

Trappers ask court to throw out lawsuit over U.S. fur exports

More than 30,000 bobcat pelts were exported in 2015

November 26, 2017

Warm temps prompt emergency ordinance for bear-strewn trash

Residents face $100 fine for violations

November 21, 2017

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 17, 2017

CPW cautions residents of deer mating season

People urged to avoid conflict

November 17, 2017

Local News

Deal bans predator-killing cyanide traps in Colorado

Department of Agriculture says devices not used on public lands

November 6, 2017

It’s the season to change your clocks, avoid wildlife collisions

A couple of bucks pass by a pond reflecting the cattails near Dolores in this file photo.The Journal Daylight saving…

October 27, 2017

Local News

Wild burros raft Grand Canyon rapids

Hundreds airlifted by helicopter in historic Grand Canyon roundup

October 24, 2017

Local News

Wildlife make use of $6.5 million highway tunnel

Coyote, raccoons, mule deer and humans use tunnel on U.S. 160

October 17, 2017

Local News

Enviros and San Miguel County sue to protect sage grouse

Lawsuit alleges lack of environmental studies invalidates lease sales

October 17, 2017