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More than 90 percent of Coloradans responding to a survey believe in the importance of having wildlife in their neighborhoods. However,  as the state’s populations continues to grow, the very wildlife and the land it needs to survive is greatly impacted. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife is committed to working with land use planners, developers and homeowners to assist with development designs that keep wildlife and people in mind.

Read more about Developing with Wildlife in Mind.

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For humans, fences make space into place. For wildlife, fences limit travel and access to critical habitat. Studies show that fencing, coupled with the development of roads, loss of habitat, and encroachment of urban areas, contributed to mortality of both elk and deer. Fencing can also displace herds of animals by altering their established migration routes.

Find out what has worked, or not, from others who have built or repaired fences to address wildlife-related issues and read the CPW Fencing with Wildlife in Mind  (6MB).

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Forest Service officials want to remind you to watch out for falling trees, especially in areas affected by the 2.5 million acre mountain pine beetle epidemic. Check out US Forest Service for more information on guidelines, safety tips and Bark Beetles. 

Camping

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Visit the Colorado State Parks Web site to review  general camping rules.

Fishing in a Colorado State Park?

The Parks Web site also has important information for each park. The USDA Forest Service Web site also provides camping information for Forest Service lands.

Crucial Habitat & Wildlife Corridors

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All fish and wildlife habitat is important, but not all habitat is “crucial.” Crucial habitats are those areas that wildlife depend on in order to avoid unacceptable population declines. The goal in identifying these areas is to inform development activities and avoid regulatory limits on land uses.

See the Crucial Habitat and Wildlife Corridors page for more information.

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Check for closures in the area you are traveling to. Please be aware that road closure information is subject to change daily. Be sure to contact the correct Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service offices not only while you are planning your trip, but also as close to the day of your trip as possible to ensure you can gain access to the area you plan to go. See Road Closures for USFS and BLM contact information. 

Firebans

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Fire bans and restrictions information is available thanks to volunteers.