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Reservoir to be drained, fishing limits lifted
April 23, 2011 1:38 PM
BURLINGTON, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Division of Wildlife is lifting limits on fish caught at Bonny Reservoir in northeastern Colorado as the state prepares to drain the reservoir. The limits will be lifted starting May 1. Bonny reservoir will be drained to comply with a compact with Kansas... more » -
Colo. wildlife officials investigate poaching case
March 26, 2011 6:22 PM
CANON CITY, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for whoever illegally shot a deer with an arrow in the Canon City area. The division says a resident called police Friday morning to report the deer was lying in a field. Hunting season is over, so... more » -
Colorado's wild turkeys are doing well
November 22, 2010 8:14 PM
Turkeys aren't just plentiful on the Thanksgiving menu; they are also plenty of them in the wild these days. According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife there are more wild turkeys living in Colorado than at any time before. The DOW began working on strategies to increase the turkey... more » -
Duck shot with dart at local park
November 8, 2010 1:53 AM
Nancy Lewis Park is normally filed with families, dogs and even ducks. But lately, neighbors have noticed something out of the ordinary. One of the ducks that frequents the park has a large dart shot into its wing. "It was odd that I saw it sitting all by itself when... more » -
Death sentence for momma bear and cubs
September 2, 2010 2:02 PM
The Division of Wildlife tranquilized three bears and hauled them out of the Broadmoor neighborhood Thursday afternoon. The bears will be euthanized. The momma bear and her two cubs got into a home on Sanford Rd., sending a maid scrambling for safety. She locked herself in a bathroom, from... more » -
New invader in Colorado waterways
August 6, 2010 10:07 AM
First it was zebra mussels, then quagga mussels--now comes a new invader to Colorado lakes and streams--New Zealand mudsnails. The Colorado Division of Wildlife reports that the aquatic nuisance species was discovered at South Delaney Butte Lake in Jackson County. "The New Zealand mudsnail competes with our native... more » -
Job of the Day: Aquatic Biologist
August 4, 2010 12:18 PM
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has an opening in Pueblo for an Aquatic Biologist. You should have experience sampling aquatic wildlife, water quality, and habitat. Apply by Aug. 9 Starting pay is $4,000 - $5800 per month. more » -
Mandatory boat inspections in Colorado this summer
June 10, 2010 11:50 AM
If you have a boat, jet ski or other watercraft, give yourself extra time when going to Lake Pueblo and some 200 locations statewide. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is operating mandatory inspections for invasive mussels. "The Colorado watercraft inspection program, now in its third year, is part of... more » -
Make sure your new fence won't hurt the wildlife
May 24, 2010 12:05 PM
Every year, thousands of big game animals and birds die of injuries caused by fences. However, as a new Colorado Division of Wildlife publication explains, it is possible to build effective fences that meet the needs of landowners and that minimize harm to wildlife. The new publication, "Fencing with Wildlife... more » -
$1200 reward for poachers
May 6, 2010 1:39 PM
Eight deer were slaughtered around the town of La Veta on Tuesday. The Division of Wildlife is offering a hefty reward to find those responsible. "Anyone who comes forward with information is eligible for a $1,200 cash reward from the Division of Wildlife's Operation Game Thief fund," said Lance Gatlin,... more » -
Hungry bears coming out of hibernation
April 27, 2010 4:58 PM
Bears are coming out of hibernation in Colorado and, boy, are they hungry! That's the warning of the state Division of Wildlife which is hoping you'll steer clear of the foraging bruins. Their chosen diet is berries, insects, acorns buds, plants and carrion. But if those things aren't plentiful,... more »
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