October 2022 Arkansas River Report
Arkasnsas River report for southeast Colorado for October 2022.
outdoors
Evening candlelight tours set for December 2-3 at Bent’s Old Fort
The annual Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Evening Candlelight Tours will be presented Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, this year.
Governor wants to connect Utah via a trail system
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said he wants to connect Utah through a system of trails funded by the state.
CPW asks Coloradans to discard pumpkins and to not leave them out for wildlife
Intentionally feeding wildlife is illegal in Colorado, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds people to properly dispose of pumpkins following Halloween rather than leaving them out for wildlife to consume.
CPW to take possession of North Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will take possession of the 700-slip North Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park November 1 after the current operator surrendered her contract to the state.
Montana land board acquires large property for public use
The Montana Land Board has approved acquiring a new piece of land to become a Wildlife Management Area.
Two dead, child hospitalized after kayaks swamp at Lake Pueblo
Two adults died and a child was hospitalized after three kayaks capsized in high winds and waves Sunday afternoon at Lake Pueblo State Park.
Three arrested in connection to suspected poaching ring in Park County
During a criminal investigation into poaching in Park County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife executed search warrants at two houses in Colorado Springs and one in Fremont County and made three arrests.
Photo Contest for 2023 Bent’s Old Fort Annual Pass
Submit your favorite Bent's Old Fort photo for a chance for it to be featured on the 2023 Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Annual Pass. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2022. The winner will be informed in December 2022.
The winner will receive a 2023 Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Annual Park Pass, courtesy of Western National Parks Association, a non-profit education partner. Top images will be featured on the park's website and social media accounts.
CPW asks public for help solving poaching case near Craig
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public for help identifying the person(s) who killed a mule deer buck in the overnight hours between October 6 and 7 near the Town of Craig.
Wildlife officers were alerted to the deer carcass October 7 off Moffat County Road 31, about 5 miles northwest of Craig. The buck was shot with a rifle and left behind to rot.
"If you saw something, say something," said CPW District Wildlife Manager Schwolert. "We are asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons responsible."
