Spring starts with a barrel 
full of tasting

This past weekend was the second of the two-weekend Barrel into Spring 2013 tasting, and the event started with a … more

Patience is required for deer researchers

One of the several challenges in doing mule deer research, or any wildlife research, is that results aren’t … more

Heritage Day and fishing derby in Delta on June 1

The City of Delta’s Outdoor Heritage Day and Youth Fishing Derby takes place June 1 at Confluence Lake.  … more

Deer insights

Sometime within the next two weeks, a new generation of mule deer will start to appear.  … more

With more new snow, Apsen opens to make Memorial Day special

As the ebullient sports announcer John Madden might put it, “Hey, wait, it’s still ski … more

Boating safety starts with a life jacket

The news that Vega Reservoir is open to boating is a reminder that May 18–24 is National Safe Boating … more

Study says road noise, development may lead to nesting failure

A new study indicates bird species considered “tolerant” of human activity may be adversely impacted by … more

Colorado Mule Deer Strategy aims to restore state’s herd

Sometime this summer, what’s being plotted as a path to reverse the decline in the state’s mule deer … more

All-women seminar set for Saturday

Forget the pressure. Women learn better when they are among their peers.  … more

More bears, more licenses

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission’s approval May 9 of more black bear licenses for Grand Mesa is … more

Increase in licenses reflects concern over black bear numbers

It’s not a good time to be a black bear in western Colorado.  … more

As herds improve, deer hunting tags receive lift

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved slight changes in deer licenses (up) and elk … more

Wine Tourism Day starts with Wine & Dine Escape at Stone Cottage Cellars

Saturday is the inaugural National Wine Tourism Day, aimed at celebrating the nation’s wine tourism industry … more

Wildlife commission eyes emergency fishing regs at Harvey Gap

Final license numbers for the 2013 big-game season and an emergency fishing regulation to protect tiger muskies in … more

Hunting 101

Anyone who knows the history of hunting safety in Colorado also knows how worthwhile the many volunteer Hunter … more

Archery shoot in the sights for May 18-19

The Grand Mesa Bowmen will host its 50th annual Safari Archery Shoot the weekend of May 18-19 at the archery range … more

Summer fun starts 
with boating safety

Summer means fun on the water, but it’s only fun if it’s done safely.  … more

Strong spring season boosts nation’s skier, boarder numbers

The National Ski Areas Association announced last week that U.S. ski areas registered an 11 percent jump in … more

Parks and Wildlife adds tiger muskies to fish mix at Harvey Gap

Tiger muskies, the hybrid sterile offspring of muskellunge and northern pike, again have been stocked in Harvey Gap … more

Keeping wild bears wild starts at home

April showers bring black bear sightings.  … more