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- Elk Camp Colorado - Part 1
A traditional hunting camp in the mountains of Colorado is the setting for this film about elk hunting. In stories told around a crackling campfire, the film features remarkable footage of elk and stunning scenery. Elk hunters, both new and experienced, will enjoy this video. 
- Elk Camp Colorado - Part 2
Part 2 of Elk Camp Colorado is a good starting point for hunters to begin planning a hunt. Included are directions for scouting the Division of Wildlife’s Web site and other resources for selecting a hunting location.
- MapIt! Seminar
Attention hunters! In this informative seminar, Division of Wildlife cartographer Chris Johnson explains how to use the National Diversity Information Source called “MapIt!”. The seminar gives step-by-step instructions on using the DOW’s online interactive mapping database to aid in selecting hunting locations. We suggest watching the seminar with MapIt! open on your screen.
- Hunt Colorado
A quick guide to game species from the peaks to the prairies.
- Being Coyote Wise
Coyotes living in urban areas have become a cause for concern with residents of some Front Range communities. “Being Coyote Wise” explains the basic nature of these native wild dogs and teaches residents how they can help reduce unacceptable behavior from coyotes in their neighborhoods.
- The Cycle of Success
The Sport fish and Wildlife restoration programs help to fund state wildlife agencies throughout the country. The program is funded by fishing, hunting and boating manufacturers that pay an excise tax on this equipment. These funds are directed back into state fish and wildlife programs and projects. The result: better fishing, boating, hunting and other wildlife-oriented recreation.
- Habitat Stamp Program
Colorado's wildlife is a tremendous resource for this state. The Habitat Stamp Program which launched in 2006 helps protect wildlife habitat and is widely supported by wildlife conservationists, hunters, fishers, and sporting organizations. This program has provided millions of dollars for both protecting habitat and for enhancing public access. Since its inception, this program has secured over 35,000 acres of habitat for a variety of native species.
- Chronic Wasting Disease Sampling Demonstration
The first portion of the video reviews how to locate and collect retropharyngeal lymph nodes for hunters interested in submitting tissue samples rather than heads. The second portion of the video covers how to identify the spleen and submit that organ for CWD testing.
- Don't Move a Mussel (Text Version PDF)
Zebra and quagga mussels are invasive species that are rapidly spreading west. Once they have infested a river, water, or lake system there is no significant solution to eliminate them permanently. It's important to do everything we can before they arrive to prevent them from coming to begin with. Throughout the west we have an opportunity to take action to prevent the threat of these creatures.
- Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Process
Zebra and quagga mussels can be transported over land from one body of water to another by hitchhiking on recreational vehicles including boats, jet skis and boat trailers. Unchecked, these organisms will quickly spread and out-compete native species.
"a.m. Colorado"
Filmed in high-definition (HD) video and recorded in digital audio, "a.m. Colorado" captures the early-morning sights and sounds of some of Colorado's most unique landscapes and wildlife species.
- Rocky Mountain Elk in Autumn
The newest video in the “a.m. Colorado” series takes you to a mountain meadow in Arapaho National Forest, where you will spend an autumn morning in the company of a herd of Rocky Mountain elk. Watch from your front-row seat as magnificent bulls tend their harems of elegant cows and sleek calves. Hear the mighty bugling of the bulls and listen to the seldom-heard vocalizations of the cows as they communicate with the herd.
- Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
The Division of Wildlife dispatched its video production team to scale the steep ledges and rock cliffs along I-70 near Georgetown and capture the drama of bighorn sheep during the "rut" or mating season. Filmed in high-definition video and recorded in digital audio, this video takes viewers on an intimate journey into the world of Colorado's state mammal.
- Fall Spawning Runs
- Shiras Moose
- Sand Hills Dancers: Prairie Chickens of Yuma County
- South Platte Turkeys
- South Platte Medley
- Greater Sage-Grouse
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All videos below are in .WMV format and require Windows Media Player to view them. You can download them to your computer by right clicking the links and choosing 'Save Target As...'. The text versions of the videos are in PDF format.
- Arctic Grayling Fishing 2.70MB (Text Version PDF)
For most Colorado fishermen the Arctic Grayling is more a fish of northern Canada and Alaska, but small populations can be found right here in Colorado.
- Catfish Fishing 2.66MB (Text Version PDF)
A gamefish that prefers discolored warm water doesn't sound like a fish you would find in Colorado, but channel catfish have been here all along. Most channels caught in Colorado weigh under five pounds, but fish over twenty pounds aren't uncommon. Learn more in this video.
- Releasing Fish Safely:
256k High Quality (Text Version PDF)
In order to maintain the quality of all fisheries, we rely on anglers to follow bag limits and to limit hooking mortality. There are several steps anglers can take when releasing a fish that helps insure the fish survives being caught therefore limiting their impact on the fishery.
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Bird Feeder 2.75MB (Text Version PDF)
Late winter and early spring are perfect times to fill up that bird feeder and help out your backyard wildlife. Find out how you can be the biggest benefit to our feathered friends by watching this video.
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Kestrel 2.18MB (Text Version PDF)
The Kestrel, the subject of this educational video, is the smallest falcon found in North America, and is protected, and may not be legally hunted in Colorado.
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Mountain Plovers 2.59MB (Text Version PDF)
The mountain plover has been called "The Ghost of the Prairie" because of its skill at blending in with its environment. Currently a cooperative effort is underway to help protect these birds and their nests. Find out more in the video.
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Ptarmigan Surveys 2.58MB (Text Version PDF)
White-tailed ptarmigan spend most of their time above the timber line. The Division has been tracking these birds since 1966. This video explains how and why.
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Whooping Cranes 2.78MB (Text Version PDF)
In recent years the chances of seeing an endangered whooping crane in Colorado were pretty slim. But a crane made a surprise visit just a few weeks ago.
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All About Bats 2.79MB (Text Version PDF)
One of fall's highlights is Halloween, which summons forth pint sized goblins, witches and blood sucking bats. Hollywood has dropped quite a cloak of myth around the bat, and they are indeed mysterious little mammals.
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Antlers and Bugling 2.63MB (Text Version PDF)
Deer, elk, and moose all shed their antlers on a yearly basis. However, Colorado is also home to several horned species that keep their horns throughout their lifetime. Find out the difference and all about elk bugling.
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Baby Animal Survival 2.96MB (Text Version PDF)
Every year, well-intentioned people face the dilemma of what to do when they come across what appears to be an abandoned fawn or baby bird that has fallen from a nest. The natural response is to help and often these animals are picked up and the Division of Wildlife gets the call. While the intentions are good, this is not necessarily the right thing to do.
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Creepy Crawlies 2.67MB (Text Version PDF)
This time of year the DOW likes to remind outdoor enthusiasts to watch out for wood-ticks, rattle-snakes and mosquitoes. Find out more in this report.
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Eagles and Bighorns 2.67MB (Text Version PDF)
The cold and snow of the coming winter might drive some weather weary Coloradans indoors, but those who brave the elements can be treated to some great wildlife viewing. With the onset of colder weather in Colorado’s high country, two of the most popular species for photographers and wildlife watchers become much easier to find.
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Eagle Watching 2.72MB (Text Version PDF)
The bald eagle has been recognized as our national symbol since 1782. Bald eagles have made a miraculous comeback recently, but they are not quite in the clear yet.
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Moose 2.85MB (Text Version PDF)
Moose are common animals in many western states including Colorado, but that wasn’t always the case for the centennial state. Moose were brought back in the late 1970s; today Colorado has three distinct herds.
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Plains Bighorns 2.84MB (Text Version PDF)
First described by Spanish explorer Francisco Coronado's in the late 1500's, bighorn rams, with their massive curled horns and majestic bearing, are awe inspiring to say the least. Learn what Colorado is doing to protect its bighorn population in this video.
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River Otter 2.39MB (Text Version PDF)
In fall 2003, the river otter's status in Colorado was changed from endangered to threatened. Find out more about these fascinating creatures and what this change in status means for them.
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Sage Grouse Research 2.95MB (Text Version PDF)
Colorado has two species of grouse that are on the list of species of special concern. Efforts are being made to save these birds, including incubating and hatching chicks. Find out more about what is being done to protect Colorado's grouse population in this video.
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Swift Fox Research 3.17MB (Text Version PDF)
The swift fox, like other foxes, is a member of the dog family. This prairie dwelling little mammal is completely adapted to grassland living. Learn more in this video.
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Wildlife Babies 2005 2.75MB (Text Version PDF)
It is not all that unusual to find a young wild animal without a parent nearby. However, as this video explains, it is never a good idea to try to take care of these youngsters yourself. This is a job best left to the professionals.
Last Updated: 3/12/2010
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