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Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was confirmed in wild geese in Northeastern Colorado on March 24, 2022. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is working with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture, and…

Fact sheet covering species affected in Colorado, what to look for, cause and transmission, and public health considerations.

Waterfleas are zooplankton aquatic crustaceans that have a jumpy or jerky mode of swimming. The Daphnia waterflea was introduced from the aquarium trade and fish stocking. They are native to Africa, Asia and Australia. Like invasive mussels, the…

Information on keeping your pets safe at home and in the field.

Fishing and hunting have a total combined economic effect in Colorado of more than $3.2 billion. Fishing and hunting create more than 25,000 jobs, many in rural Colorado communities. Fishing and hunting licenses account for more than 40 percent of…

Fact sheet on lynx reintroduction in Colorado. Covers lynx background, their history in Colorado, the reintroduction program, and additional research.

Information (usually 1-2 pgs. ) about species and living with wildlife. Also referred to as flyers, handouts, or rack cards. The collection includes many archival items (no longer used or published). Note the dates of…

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, fish are part of a healthy diet, providing lean protein, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and more vitamin B12 and vitamin D than any other food. Although fish are an excellent source of protein,…

Moose, (Alces alces), are the largest members of the deer family and are found in the northern regions of North America, Europe and Asia. Moose prefer habitat near lakes, rivers or wetlands, where they feed on young plants including shrubs, aquatic…