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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

@COParksWildlife

The official account of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)

Colorado

cpw.state.co.us

Born April 17

Joined October 2009

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
@COParksWildlife
May 5
Oh SHELL NO! Colorado’s drinking water could look a lot different in the future due to invasive species in the water. Clean, drain and dry your kayaks, paddleboards and other gear to help stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). cpw.info/PainIntheANS
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 12
Ssstunning views🐍Make some noise for Rattlesnake Gulch Loop. This 3.6 mi loop w/ 1,142 ft of elev change is moderately difficult but has views of the Continental Divide & historic ruins in the canyon. Best for a weekday to miss crowds + heat. Learn more: trails.colorado.gov/routes/45
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 8
LEAVE YOUNG WILDLIFE ALONE They don't need your help, they need a lot of space....Just leave 'em alone, okay?
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 6
It’s FREE fishing weekend! 🎣 On June 6-7, 2026, anyone can fish for free! The fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirements are waived for the weekend, so grab a rod and get out there! Learn more and plan your adventure: cpw.info/4vyzhgm
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 5
Frantz Lake = Family-friendly fishing fun 🎣 Close to Salida, it has great trout fishing year-round + offers up bass & catfish for anglers of all skill levels. W/ great shade, views & great accessibility this Quality Waters spot is a must-see. Learn more: cpw.info/3RMbTgB
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 4
We’re talking turkey in the latest Colorado Outdoors podcast episode 🦃Follow along on an exciting adventure as Grant tries to harvest his first bird & learns about turkey biology, habitat + what it means to be a hunter. Listen today 🎧 cpw.info/4x8O1nC
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 3
Velvet antler SZN The growing antlers of an elk are covered in velvet, a fuzzy, blood-rich skin that supplies oxygen & nutrients. In late summer, when the antlers are full size, elk will scrape the velvet off, revealing hardened antlers ready for sparring during fall mating.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
@COParksWildlife
Jun 3
Move over summer book club, we’re starting the summer magazine club. Up first? The latest issue of Colorado Outdoors! Find great stories about our small & mighty native fish, iconic CO wildlife & pro tips for chasing trout. Start reading today: cpw.info/4vq8Mtj
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Jun 1
OFW someone says they want to skip work and go fishing 🎣 THIS WEEKEND IS FREE FISHING WEEKEND. On June 6-7, 2026, anyone can fish for free, and the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirements are waived: cpw.info/4u6rbdn
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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May 30
Short & sweet like a cherry on top 🍒 Cherry Creek Falls trail is 1015ft long w/ 16ft of elevation gain, but this smooth & mellow spur trail connects to more trails in the park so there’s plenty to enjoy. Get the full scoop through our COTREX app: cpw.info/43Aezk1
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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May 28
Replying to @COParksWildlife
Video Description: Two bear cubs swim across the Yampa River and meet their sow on the far bank before scampering up a steep, rocky hillside. Video courtesy of C. Preston.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
@COParksWildlife
May 28
Replying to @COParksWildlife
Over the next couple months there will be plenty of fawns, calves, cubs, kits, fledgings + more ––& none of them need our help growing up. For those keeping track, the young wildlife in the list above are young deer, elk or moose, bears, foxes, birds & more, in that order.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
@COParksWildlife
May 28
Replying to @COParksWildlife
If you find young wildlife that seems “abandoned” its mother is likely close by watching just out of sight. Young animals don’t need help being fed, watered or handled. Interfering w/ young wildlife often does more harm than good.
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