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Get Out and Go Wild!
See Colorado from the Outside!
Why do you live in Colorado? Chances are our beautiful landscapes and magnificent wildlife are high on your list of reasons. So when was the last time you saw our state mammal—the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep? Or stood in a cool stream and cast for cutthroats? How about rising at dawn to hunt for duck or pheasant? 

Join the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) in our pursuit to engage Coloradoans of all ages in the wonder and excitement of our treasured wildlife. The DOW offers a wide array of educational opportunities, informative seminars, hands-on clinics, public meetings, and comprehensive web content to entice everyone to get involved with one of our most precious natural resources.

New to the DOW? Sign up to receive the latest news about the Colorado Division of Wildlife via the DOW Insider. Choose topics geared to your interests and receive current information about them—in your inbox! Be among the first to know about classes and clinics and other activities that will get you up-to-speed on getting outdoors.

Coming Events 

Look for more on the DOW Get Outdoors! Events Calendar. Find a festival or seminar or other event that will help you learn more about Colorado wildlife and enhance your wildlife know-how.
Get Out and Fish!
Whether you remember the excitement of your first catch, or you've never baited a hook or tied a fly, the DOW can help you, your friends, and your family 'go fish'!   Sign up for a hands-on clinic, find great spots to drop your line, or check out some of Colorado's record catches.  The DOW stocks over 90 million fish a year at lakes and streams throughout the state. Come hook yours!
Get Out and Watch!
Did you know Colorado is home to over 960 species of wildlife? That we draw birding enthusiasts from around the world?  That you can view wildlife at sites throughout the state without paying an entrance fee??? Get up off your couch, load up the car, and go see some of the critical critters that make our state a wildlife wonderland!  Plan your viewing by location or learn how to safely view wildlife on your own. 

Get Out and Hunt!
The rising sun over frosted fields, the camaraderie of friends and loved ones, and a tradition of self-reliance and skill—these are some of the reasons that generations of hunters have struck out in the early morning hours. The DOW is proud to provide hunter education to beginners, skills clinics for new and novice hunters and for those who'd like to improve their chances of success, as well as hunt planning checklists for everyone.

Watch the new video, Hunt Colorado, to learn about Colorado's array of hunting opportunities!
Last Updated: 11/12/2009