Outdoor Recreation

New Mexico SNAP recipients can now receive discounted hunting and fishing licenses as snowpack lags across southwest Colorado and another storm moves in.

CPW has ended its search after a fatal mountain lion attack near Denver, saying no additional lions were found and emphasizing public safety and reporting.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack on a Larimer County trail, the first fatal incident in the state in more than two decades.

Alcohol can create a false sense of warmth in cold weather, increasing heat loss and the risk of hypothermia. Safety experts share tips for staying safe outdoors this winter.

After a lengthy discussion during a very lengthy meeting, the Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 school board voted Tuesday night to engage a law firm to review contracts for the district’s new and departing superintendents. And GOCO, or Great Outdoors Colorado, has awarded $2.6 million to projects in Southwest Colorado.

Keystone Resort in Colorado was the first resort in the country to open in 2025, in part due to their emphasis on early-season snowmaking. As climate change amplifies drought in the Mountain West, ski areas across the region are considering how best to use increasingly scarce water resources.

A new review finds swearing can boost strength and pain tolerance during short, intense tasks—good news for winter falls on ice or the ski slopes.

How do you balance outdoor recreation with conservation of landscapes and wildlife? A group called the Montelores Coalition has come up with a draft plan for dealing with that issue.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking tips after four bull elk were illegally poached in Las Animas County. The reward is now $4,000 for information leading to charges.

This week’s Boggy Draw Report highlights great fall trail conditions, mild temps, deer safety reminders, and a fun weekend event for local riders.