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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CPW's Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area seeks nominees for Citizen Task Force Advisory group

February 09, 2024

Southeast Region

CPW to hold eight East Slope Lion Management Plan public meetings from Feb. 22 to March 7, 2024

February 09, 2024

Statewide

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Announces New Wintering Wildlife Conservation Initiative

February 09, 2024

​​Northwest Region

Bear cubs orphaned last summer are released back into the wild by CPW officers

February 06, 2024

Southeast Region

CPW to discuss recurring toxic algae issues at DeWeese Reservoir near Westcliffe

January 30, 2024

Southeast Region

Southwest Region invites sportspersons to virtual meeting Feb. 13

January 30, 2024

Southwest Region

Portions of Watson Lake State Wildlife Area temporarily closed during construction

January 26, 2024

Northeast Region

Highline Lake State Park Named Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site

January 26, 2024

​​Northwest Region

Iowa man hunting coyotes cited for careless hunting after shooting, injuring partner

January 26, 2024

Southeast Region