Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting its annual aerial wildlife inventory on the Western Slope, tracking deer, elk, and bighorn sheep from December to January or February.

Five orphaned bear cubs raised at CPW's Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility will be released into the wild with two wearing GPS ear tags. The tags are funded by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to aid in conservation studies.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is starting aerial surveys to count and categorize big game wildlife, utilizing helicopters for direct observation and to fit some animals with GPS collars for conservation efforts.

The Trump administration plans to raise national park fees for international visitors to support domestic tourism and conservation, sparking debate over potential impact on tourism and local economies.

CPW is investigating the illegal killing of a tagged mountain lion involved in a study, urging the public to provide information on the poaching incident.

Colorado's wolf reintroduction initiative faces obstacles as Washington state declines to provide wolves, causing the state to seek alternatives within the regulatory framework.

CPW is searching for a poacher who illegally killed a bighorn sheep in Saguache, Colorado, after the hunting season ended. The dead ram, with a half-curl in its horns, could incur fines up to $125,000. Public assistance is requested.

Over 70 volunteers identified invasive zebra mussels and New Zealand mudsnails in Colorado's rivers, prompting intensified control efforts and public involvement in prevention measures.

The aurora borealis illuminated Colorado skies, visible from various locations, due to a G4 geomagnetic storm caused by a coronal mass ejection. There's a chance for a repeated, though less intense, display.

CPW offers up to $650,000 in grants to improve fishing access and habitats in Colorado through its Fishing is Fun program, with applications due by January 9, 2026.

Colorado's bison are set to benefit from a new law that facilitates their management and habitat protection through comprehensive planning by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The Fonay family and Larimer County have partnered to place a conservation easement on 800 acres of ranch land, preserving local ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

Colorado officials reported the death of gray wolf 2506, with an ongoing investigation to determine the cause. The wolf's passing has stirred controversy amidst efforts to restore the local wolf population.