The Colorado Division of Wildlife is seeking information on a deer poaching incident that occurred in Saguache County on either Dec. 2 or Dec 3.
A buck deer was shot with a rifle in the Sanderson Gulch area about 10 miles southwest of the town of Saguache. A rancher found the carcass and notified Jason Surface, [...]

A 63-year-old woman was gored by a buck mule deer near Florissant on Mon., Oct. 12. Joan Nutt was at the home of her sister at 893 Co. Rd. 31, around 5 p.m. when the attack occurred.
Nutt’s sister’s family was familiar with the deer and said it was a frequent visitor to their property. [...]

GLADE PARK
Unit 40

LOCAL DOW OFFICE
• Grand Junction (970) 255-6100
No hunting allowed in Colorado National Monument.

GENERAL
This 750 square mile unit consists of a relatively flat summit leading to sloping mesas bisected by deep, rugged canyons. The highest elevation range is approximately 9,800’. Roads provide access to the mesas, but many of the [...]

Are you interested in hunting or fishing in Northwest Colorado? Perhaps you are looking to observe some of our fantastic wildlife. Wish you had a local Northwest Colorado contact to help you find the places to go?
Contact the Craig Sportsmans Information Center, located in the Moffat County Visitors Center. The staff can help you plan [...]

EAGLE RIVER VALLEY
Units 35, 36, 44, 45

LOCAL DOW OFFICE
• Glenwood Springs
(970) 947-2920
CWD has been detected in GMU 36. Moose in this area; be sure of your target.

GENERAL
The Eagle River Valley units are bordered by the Colorado River, the Gore Range, the Red Table Mountains and the Continental Divide. Elevation climbs from [...]

P — Some hunters have suggested that last winter’s high snowfall and extremely cold temperatures may have taken a heavy toll on the herds. Others seem to think that warm fall weather was to blame.
Warm weather was certainly a large factor. Fall temperatures were well above average, and snowfall was minimal during all seasons, meaning [...]

GRAND MESA
GMU 41, 42, 421

LOCAL DOW OFFICE
• Grand Junction
(970) 255-6100
CWD has been detected in GMU 421. Moose in area; be sure of target.

GENERAL
Grand Mesa terrain ranges from high elevation (11,000’) spruce/fir forests to low elevation (4,800’) pinyon-juniper woodlands. Weather can be rainy or snowy, then warm up and dry out the following day. [...]

MIDDLE PARK
Units 18, 27, 28, 37, 181, 371

LOCAL DOW OFFICE
• Hot Sulphur Springs DOW
(970) 725-6200
CWD has been detected in these units. Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to all hunting. Moose in this area; be sure of your target.

GENERAL
The Continental Divide and the Gore Range Divide encircle Middle Park. Most [...]

NORTH PARK
Units 6, 16, 17, 161, 171

LOCAL DOW OFFICE
• Steamboat Springs
(970) 870-2197
CWD has been detected in these units. Moose in area; be sure of your target!

GENERAL
North Park borders Wyoming and lies between the Continental Divide and the Medicine Bow Mountains. The valley floor at 7,880’ supports agricultural lands and [...]

ROARING FORK
Units 43, 47, 444, 471

LOCAL DOW OFFICE
• Glenwood Springs
(970) 947-2920

GENERAL
This area encompasses the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan and Crystal River drainages. The lower elevations (6500’) are primarily developed or agricultural.
Timberline is around 11,500’ and there are 14,000’ peaks in the Wilderness Areas. Be prepared for daytime highs of 75F dropping to 20F at [...]