Colorado hunters and fishers can now apply for new opportunities as Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens up applications for its 2026 big game draw and for fishing licenses.

The application period for Colorado big-game licenses is open, with new requirements for 2026, including mandatory CWD testing for elk.

Hunting season is officially in full swing in Grand County. Hunters of grouse and turkeys are now out in the field, as well as bear and sheep hunters, and archery hunters for deer, elk, pronghorn and ...

It’s not just federal workers feeling the impact of the continued shutdown of the federal government. Licensed hunters looking to take their shot at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in ...

Hunters planning to apply for 2026 Colorado big-game licenses can begin submitting applications March 1, with the primary draw period running through April 7 at 8 p.m. Mountain Time, according to ...

Last week we reported that Colorado had suspended pronghorn hunts on two federal properties because of the government shutdown, which went into effect Oct. 1. The state offered refunds to those who ...

Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife assesses large game populations. This data informs management plans designed to maintain healthy herd populations, guide hunting seasons and license allocations, ...

A hunting trip in the mountains of Colorado turned into an unforgettable mule deer hunt. After spotting several bucks throughout the day, one finally stepped into the open late in the afternoon. The ...