Tag
CPW
46 Porch Notes tagged “CPW,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Fremont County
On the Arkansas through Fremont County, the river has its own managers and rules
The stretch of the Arkansas River around Cañon City and the Royal Gorge is part of a state-managed recreation area, so launches, fees, and safety rules are set by an official agency rather than left open.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Jackson County
State Forest State Park sits in North Park, and a pass gets you in
State Forest State Park east of Walden is run by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and like other state parks it needs an entrance pass to drive in.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area runs right through Chaffee County
The stretch of the Arkansas River through Salida and Buena Vista is a managed state recreation area run jointly by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and federal agencies, with its own access points and rules.
Read note ->Water and land - Chaffee County
The Arkansas through Chaffee County is Gold Medal trout water
A long stretch of the Arkansas River through Chaffee County is designated Gold Medal Water for trout, and fishing rules and access come through Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Ouray County
Ridgway State Park is the county's big water-and-trails hub
Ridgway State Park sits along the Uncompahgre River just north of Ridgway with a reservoir, campgrounds, and trails, and like other Colorado state parks it has its own pass and rules.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Grand County
Around Granby and the Fraser, the fishing rules change water by water
Grand County has many rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and the fishing rules can differ from one stretch of water to the next.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Gilpin County
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a Gilpin County doorstep, not just a destination
Golden Gate Canyon State Park straddles the Gilpin and Jefferson County line and is close to southern Gilpin County, with state-park access rules.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Lincoln County
Hugo State Wildlife Area is for hunting and fishing, not a city park
The Hugo State Wildlife Area south of Hugo is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and visitors 16 or older need a license or a pass to be there.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Moffat County
Moffat County draws hunters, but the rules change by unit
Northwest Colorado is well known for elk and other big game, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife sets the seasons, units, and license rules that change from year to year.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Phillips County
Phillips County hunting often means private land through Walk-In Access
Much of the bird hunting in Phillips County happens on private fields opened to the public through Colorado's Walk-In Access program, not on public land.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Kiowa County
Queens State Wildlife Area near Eads is for hunting and fishing, with its own pass rules
Queens State Wildlife Area and its Great Plains reservoirs in Kiowa County are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and visitors generally need a license or a State Wildlife Area pass.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Rio Blanco County
Rio Blanco County sits in White River elk country
The White River valley supports a major Colorado elk herd, which shapes hunting seasons, fall driving, and even fences and crops on local ranches.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Douglas County
Castlewood Canyon is a state park, with state-park rules
Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, so it follows state-park access, pass, and seasonal trail rules.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Clear Creek County
Fishing rules in Clear Creek country change by the water
Fishing along Clear Creek and nearby state wildlife areas follows state rules that can differ by stretch of water, so it pays to check before you cast.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Baca County
Two Buttes is a State Wildlife Area, not a state park
Two Buttes Reservoir near Baca County is a Colorado State Wildlife Area, which means access depends on a license or pass and conditions can change with the water.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Hinsdale County
Fishing rules around Lake City change from one water to the next
The Lake Fork of the Gunnison, Lake San Cristobal, and the small creeks near Lake City can each carry their own fishing rules, so check by water.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Alamosa County
Fishing the Rio Grande: the rules change by stretch
The Rio Grande running through the San Luis Valley is a well-known trout fishery, but the bag limits, gear rules, and which fish you keep depend on the specific stretch you are standing on.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
At Lake Pueblo, boats get checked for aquatic hitchhikers
Lake Pueblo State Park requires boat inspections to keep aquatic nuisance species out, so trailered boaters should plan for that step before launching.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Dolores County
Forest, state wildlife areas, and a pass: knowing whose land you're on near Dolores County
The high country of eastern Dolores County is national forest, with some lakes and reservoirs that are state wildlife areas needing a simple access pass or license.
Read note ->Water and land - Moffat County
Yampa River State Park is a string of river access points
Yampa River State Park is not one block of land but a chain of boat launches and river sites strung along the Yampa across Moffat and Routt counties, each with its own access.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
Fishing rules change from one Chaffee County water to the next
Beyond the main Arkansas River, Chaffee County's creeks, high lakes, and the South Arkansas can each carry their own fishing rules, so check the specific water before you cast.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
Give moose room in Chaffee County's willows and high country
Moose live in the willow flats and high basins around Chaffee County, and they deserve more distance than they look like they need, especially around dogs.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Baca County
Hunting the Comanche Grassland means knowing two sets of rules
Hunting on the Comanche National Grassland in Baca County follows Colorado Parks and Wildlife license rules plus Forest Service land rules, and nearby private land needs permission.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Gilpin County
Moose and other big animals along Gilpin County's Peak to Peak corridor
Moose have expanded into the high country around Gilpin County's Peak to Peak corridor, and they deserve far more distance and caution than people expect.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Jackson County
North Park is fishing and hunting country, and the rules change by water and unit
The streams and reservoirs of Jackson County draw anglers and hunters, but fishing and hunting rules vary by water and by game management unit, so check the current ones.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Phillips County
A Phillips County state wildlife area is not a park
State wildlife areas in and around Phillips County are managed for hunting and fishing access and now require a license or pass to enter, unlike a public park.
Read note ->Water and land - Chaffee County
Boats on Chaffee County waters need a clean check first
Before launching on Colorado waters, motorboats and sailboats need an aquatic nuisance species stamp, and trailered or motorized boats must pass an inspection to keep invasive mussels out.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Alamosa County
San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area: open water and great birding
San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area north of Alamosa offers open water and wetlands for excellent waterfowl watching, with a few simple rules to plan around: an access pass, a seasonal nesting closure, and boating limits.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Park County
South Park's reservoirs draw anglers, and fishing rules change by water
Park County's South Park reservoirs in the South Platte basin are a well-known fishing destination, and both the rules and access can differ from one water to the next.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
Spotting Chaffee County's bighorn sheep on the high cliffs
Bighorn sheep live on the rocky slopes and canyons around Chaffee County, and a few simple habits help you enjoy the sight while keeping the animals healthy.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Delta County
Three rivers meet near Delta, and the fishing rules change by water
The Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and North Fork rivers draw anglers to Delta County, but each stretch can have its own rules on species, size, and method.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Montezuma County
The Dolores River State Wildlife Area is not a park
Along the Dolores River, a State Wildlife Area offers fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing, but it is managed for wildlife and adults need a license or SWA pass to be there.
Read note ->Water and land - Hinsdale County
Boating Lake San Cristobal means following Colorado's mussel rules
Lake San Cristobal near Lake City is one of Colorado's larger natural lakes, and boats launched there fall under the state's aquatic nuisance species inspection rules.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
Prairie rattlesnakes live in Pueblo County's grasslands and bluffs
The prairie rattlesnake is common in the lower country around Pueblo, including trails at Lake Pueblo, and a few calm habits keep encounters from becoming dangerous.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
Fishing rules on the Arkansas change as you move toward Pueblo
The Arkansas River above Pueblo includes long stretches of Gold Medal water with special rules, and regulations differ by segment, so anglers should check the rules for the exact reach they fish.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Garfield County
Glenwood Canyon's cliffs are classic bighorn sheep country
The steep walls of Glenwood Canyon in Garfield County are the kind of terrain Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep favor — so it is worth looking up from the trail or pullouts, and keeping your distance if you spot one.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
State Wildlife Areas near Pueblo are not the same as parks
Lake Pueblo SWA and Runyon/Fountain Lakes SWA offer fishing and wildlife recreation near Pueblo, but they require a hunting or fishing license or an SWA pass, not just a parks pass.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Alamosa County
The Rio Grande cutthroat, the valley's native trout
The Rio Grande cutthroat trout is the San Luis Valley's own native trout, and a decades-long recovery effort has kept this homegrown fish swimming in the high streams it has always called home.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
Camping and swimming at Lake Pueblo come with a few real rules
Lake Pueblo State Park's campgrounds take reservations and stay open year-round, and the reservoir is cold-water for much of the year, so a little planning makes a visit safer and smoother.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Hinsdale County
Moose now live in the high country near Lake City
Moose were brought to the upper Rio Grande region that includes Hinsdale County, and these large animals deserve plenty of space and quiet respect.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Saguache County
San Luis Lakes is a State Wildlife Area, not a state park
San Luis Lakes is now a Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Wildlife Area with license or SWA-pass rules for most adult visitors.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County
Bald eagles winter along the Arkansas River at Pueblo
Bald eagles gather along the open water of the Arkansas River and Lake Pueblo in winter, making the cold months a good time for respectful eagle watching near the city.
Read note ->Water and land - Gilpin County
Fishing the high lakes and creeks above Gilpin County's East Portal
The lakes and streams in the James Peak Wilderness above Gilpin County's East Portal draw hike-in anglers, but fishing them means a license and rules that change by water.
Read note ->History and culture - Garfield County
Rifle Falls has a state fish hatchery that raises trout
The Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery near Rifle raises several kinds of trout for stocking, and it is part of how Colorado keeps its rivers and lakes fishable.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Saguache County
The Saguache Creek public land near Moffat is open seasonally
The Saguache Creek state trust land near Moffat is leased to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for seasonal public access with a license requirement.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Denver County
You still need a fishing license at Denver's city lakes
Colorado's fishing license rules apply at Denver's urban lakes and rivers just as they do in the mountains; anyone 16 or older needs a license.
Read note ->Page feedback
See something wrong or unclear?
Send a note about this page. The page address will be included automatically.
Page feedback
Send a note
The page you're on will be included automatically.