Colorado River Emergency Closure

Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River starting at James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park in Fruita and extending to the Utah state line.  This closure is necessary for firefighter and public safety due to the Snyder Fire currently burning in McInnis Canyon.  Learn more.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for July 18 - 19

July 24, 2024

Statewide

Anglers, hunters invited to Southwest Region sportspersons meeting July 29

July 19, 2024

Southwest Region

CPW Southeast Region calls Sportspersons' Caucus to discuss new big game hunting policies, other topics

July 19, 2024

Southeast Region

CPW to conduct reclamation project Aug. 12-16 on Big Bend Creek

July 18, 2024

Southwest Region

Participate in CPW Day of Giving, donate and gift outdoor memories to support Colorado’s outdoors

July 17, 2024

Statewide

CPW, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance release endangered boreal toad tadpoles into wild

July 17, 2024

Statewide

CPW to close Sam Caudill State Wildlife Area beginning in August

July 17, 2024

​​Northwest Region

Xcel Energy hydroelectric dam removal project at Fooses Reservoir, CPW transferring fish downstream

July 17, 2024

Southeast Region
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New study finds first evidence of “staggering disease” in a mountain lion in North America

July 17, 2024

Statewide