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A park staff member drains Geer Pond at Mueller State Park

Fishing continues at Mueller State Park as drought affects two ponds

August 14, 2026

Southeast Region
Boats in docked in the water.

Stagecoach State Park will temporarily close the main boat ramp for extension work amid low water levels

August 14, 2026

​​Northwest Region
Wildlife Officer instructs a youth on safe shotgun loading

News Media invited to Rookie Sportsperson training, Teller County, Aug 15

August 14, 2026

Southeast Region
Brown colored black bear climbs down the steps of a deck in winter 2025

Drought drives record bear activity as CPW urges Coloradans to take actions, new bill enhances state’s ability to ticket for negligently luring bears

August 13, 2026

Statewide

CPW issues emergency public salvage for McKay Lake in Westminster

August 12, 2026

Northeast Region
Elk herd across dry landscape with mountains in background

Wildfires and drought challenge wildlife across Colorado, CPW scientists monitor habitat loss and animal movement

August 11, 2026

Statewide

Media Statement: CPW concludes investigation into mortality of gray wolf 2504

August 10, 2026

Statewide

Partners dedicate 2,500 acre-feet of FryArk water to Upper Ark recreation, fisheries in historic drought

August 07, 2026

Southeast Region
A river flows through a rocky valley below hills.

New voluntary fishing closure on Gunnison River above Blue Mesa Reservoir

August 07, 2026

Southwest Region