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2020-21 Colorado fishing licenses are available starting March 1, and will be valid through March 31, 2021.

Rocky Mountain National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park both welcomed record numbers of visitors in 2019, the National Park Service announced.

Rocky Mountain National Park welcomed 4,670,054 visitors last year, up 1.7 percent from the previous year, according to recently released visitation numbers. The park had nearly one million visitors in July alone, the service said.

A bipartisan bill intended to modernize the 1920 Mineral Leasing Act and increase royalty rates has been introduced by United States Senators Tom Udall and Chuck Grassley.

North America's prairies once were home to millions of wild animals. Today, most of that land is farmed or developed, but some grasslands have never been plowed and could be rewilded.

Park officials are hopeful the situation will improve after April 1 when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation starts releasing winter water storage.

March 30 is the deadline for landowners to order low-cost seedling trees from the Colorado State Forest Service.

Voters in Colorado and seven other western states shows strong support for conservation and public lands according to a recent poll.

Fly fishing is a hobby many hold dear to their hearts. It helps you get back to nature, is a fun way to spend a day, and can yield fish--with any luck. The best thing about fly fishing is that it's more than just fishing; you get multiple hobbies all wrapped up into one. Check out this fun beginner's guide to fly fishing so you can get started on your new favorite hobby today.

Step one: Acquire the right equipment

Before you start fly fishing, you'll need the proper fly fishing equipment. Here is a list of what you'll need to get started:

Two people are dead following an avalanche in Eagle County Saturday afternoon.

According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, three motorized snowbike riders were caught in the snow slide which occurred east of Red and White Mountain below the treeline. One of the riders was partially buried but was able to dig himself out.

The other two riders were carried to the bottom of the drainage and buried under snow and debris, killing them. Search and rescue crews were able to recover the bodies Sunday.

Survivalism is a growing movement to actively prepare for emergencies. These can be related to weather, impending war, or ideological beliefs. It makes sense; anything can happen at any time. Anyone concerned about the future should read on: these must-have tools for survivalists will ensure safety in your home as well as in the Colorado wilderness during any emergency.