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Purchase a Colorado Big Game Hunting License

Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Leftover (remaining) Limited licenses are now available for bear, deer, elk and pronghorn hunting.

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Hunter

Female big game hunter in aspen forest

Purchase a Colorado Big Game Hunting License

Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Leftover (remaining) Limited licenses are now available for bear, deer, elk and pronghorn hunting.

Learn about available license options
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First Annual Report

Colorado Gray Wolf Annual Report

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has published its first annual report that documents the status of gray wolves, wolf management, wolf monitoring, research related to wolves, and education and outreach in Colorado during the biological year April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024. Please note, events that have happened since March 31 will be included in next year’s annual report. 

This report provides a great summary of both the work our agency is doing, but also how we're working with other agencies like the Colorado Department of Agriculture to assist agricultural producers in reducing wolf-livestock depredations. - CPW Director Jeff Davis

Colorado Gray Wolf Annual Report View News Release
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Find the Perfect Park and Get Outside

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all.

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Ridgway State Park

Kayaking at Ridgway State Park

Ridgway State Park

Find the Perfect Park and Get Outside

Wherever you go in Colorado, there’s a state park waiting to welcome you. Colorado’s state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all.

Park Finder

Plan your next adventure

Camping and Lodging

Colorado's state parks manage more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state. Weekdays offer your pick of prime campsites, cabins, or yurts and allow you to explore and discover Colorado’s diverse landscapes and attractions.

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Bear

From the Newsroom

Gov. Polis & CPW Announce 2024 Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant Recipients, Keeping Colorado Communities Safe and Protecting Wildlife

“Colorado is proud to help our communities and homeowners, take simple, effective steps to protect people and wildlife. Our state is home to incredible lands, as well as the animals that call them home, and these grants will support local efforts to reduce human-bear conflict while saving people money on potential damage,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

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Something for Everyone

You can play on land or on water. On a high peak or on the prairie. In the country or the city. In spring, summer, winter or fall.​

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Upcoming Events

Sep

9

Fishing at Davis Ponds

Monday, Sep 9

Staunton State Park

Enjoy a day of fishing. Instructors will provide equipment and instruction on bait and spin cast fishing at a Colorado high country pond. Fishing license required for 16yrs and older.
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Sep

9

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fishing at Davis Ponds

Monday, Sep 9

Staunton State Park

Enjoy a day of fishing. Instructors will provide equipment and instruction on bait and spin cast fishing at a Colorado high country pond. Fishing license required for 16yrs and older.
View & Register

Sep

9

Wandering Wagon

Monday, Sep 9

Mueller State Park

Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears.
View Details

Sep

9

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Wandering Wagon

Monday, Sep 9

Mueller State Park

Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears.
View & Register

Sep

10

Wildflower Hike and SURVIVE IN THE WILD- Seeds, Berries & Roots

Tuesday, Sep 10

Staunton State Park

Walk with a Native Plant Master through the changing Fall colors. Discover interesting documented historical uses of our native plants by settlers, natives and wildlife in their winter survival.
View Details

Sep

10

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Wildflower Hike and SURVIVE IN THE WILD- Seeds, Berries & Roots

Tuesday, Sep 10

Staunton State Park

Walk with a Native Plant Master through the changing Fall colors. Discover interesting documented historical uses of our native plants by settlers, natives and wildlife in their winter survival.
View & Register

Sep

9

Fishing at Davis Ponds

Monday, Sep 9

Staunton State Park

Enjoy a day of fishing. Instructors will provide equipment and instruction on bait and spin cast fishing at a Colorado high country pond. Fishing license required for 16yrs and older.
View Details

Sep

9

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Fishing at Davis Ponds

Monday, Sep 9

Staunton State Park

Enjoy a day of fishing. Instructors will provide equipment and instruction on bait and spin cast fishing at a Colorado high country pond. Fishing license required for 16yrs and older.
View & Register

Sep

9

Wandering Wagon

Monday, Sep 9

Mueller State Park

Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears.
View Details

Sep

9

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Wandering Wagon

Monday, Sep 9

Mueller State Park

Not into hiking? Let this program come to you. This wandering wagon will be about bears. Find naturalist Jo pulling a wagon with a bear skull and pelt and come learn about black bears.
View & Register

Sep

10

Wildflower Hike and SURVIVE IN THE WILD- Seeds, Berries & Roots

Tuesday, Sep 10

Staunton State Park

Walk with a Native Plant Master through the changing Fall colors. Discover interesting documented historical uses of our native plants by settlers, natives and wildlife in their winter survival.
View Details

Sep

10

Registration Required:

Event participants must register

Wildflower Hike and SURVIVE IN THE WILD- Seeds, Berries & Roots

Tuesday, Sep 10

Staunton State Park

Walk with a Native Plant Master through the changing Fall colors. Discover interesting documented historical uses of our native plants by settlers, natives and wildlife in their winter survival.
View & Register
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Keep Colorado Wild Pass - Let the Adventures Begin!

As Coloradans, we treasure our outdoor lifestyle and the state’s natural beauty. Join us in keeping Colorado, Colorado. Your Keep Colorado Wild Pass is so much more than just a state park pass. 

State Parks & Recreation—Your pass helps manage Colorado’s 42 state parks, including keeping them clean and building new trails and facilities.

Backcountry Safety—Your pass supports the volunteer and equipment needs of search and rescue professionals across Colorado and avalanche safety programs through the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. 

Wildlife Conservation—Additional money raised not used for state parks and outdoor safety will be used to support the State Wildlife Action Plan, which helps fund wildlife and habitat conservation work for the 960 species that CPW manages.

Local Communities—Your pass supports our natural resources and helps grow outdoor accessibility and educational programs in local communities.

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