Latest Colorado 14ers Podcast Episodes
S2E7: 2.7 – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - June 07, 2024 16:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSummer is here, and the high-water season for recreational paddlers has reached Colorado’s iconic rivers. While Colorado manages 43 state parks, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is among the most unique in that it spans across a 152-mile corridor that follows the Arkansas River f...
S2E6: 2.6 – LIVE from the Partners in the Outdoors Conference
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 18, 2024 21:15 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, recorded from the Partners in the Outdoors Conference at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, we hear from a few partner organizations in attendance and what the theme “We are Better Together,” means to them. First, we talked with Partners Conference organizer Shalana Gr...
S2E5: 2.5 – Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - March 26, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, go behind the scenes with CPW staff from the capture team in Oregon and the release team back in Colorado as 10 gray wolves were translocated to the state in December 2023. While the Colorado gray wolf reintroduction story could take up multiple podcasts, we narrowed o...
S2E4: 2.4 – Species Conservation - A Chat with Tina Jackson
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - December 08, 2023 18:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCPW is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 43 state parks, all of Colorado's 960-plus wildlife species, more than 350 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs from hunting and fishing to the state’s...
S2E3: 2.3 – Hunter Outreach with Bryan Posthumus - Nov. 15, 2023
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - November 15, 2023 19:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCPW Hunter Outreach Coordinator Bryan Posthumus joins the show to discuss the 2023 hunting seasons, CPW's novice hunt program opportunities and how his work fosters the next generation of hunters who help fund CPW's conservation mission.
S2E2: 2.2 - CPW Director Jeff Davis - Oct. 5, 2023
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - October 05, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn May 1, 2023, Jeff Davis was appointed to the position of Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife by Governor Jared Polis. He came to CPW from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, where he had served since 2000 in various roles including most recently as Director of Conserv...
S2E1: 2.1 - Co-existing with Bears - Aug. 30, 2023
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - August 30, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEvery year, bears attracted to human food sources damage property, vehicles and even homes. Bears don’t know they’re doing anything wrong. They’re just following their super-sensitive noses to the most calories they can find. Bears that find food around homes, campgrounds and communitie...
S1E31: 1.31 - Keep Colorado Wild Pass - July 11, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - July 12, 2022 14:19 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStarting on Jan. 1, 2023, Colorado residents can get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass during their annual vehicle registration through the Division of Motor Vehicles. As Coloradans, we treasure our outdoor lifestyle and state’s beauty. This new state park pass gives all Coloradans an easy...
S1E29: 1.30 - NoCo Places 2050 - May 18, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - May 18, 2022 14:12 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNoCo PLACES 2050 is a broader effort by eight agencies collaborating on ways to address the challenges of high visitation and a growing population in northern Colorado’s foothills and mountains. This collaboration is committed to sustainable solutions, equitable actions, and beneficial ...
S1E1: 1.29 - Highline Lake State Park - May 16, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - May 16, 2022 13:09 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNo matter the season, Highline Lake State Park is a diverse and welcome retreat. Park Manager Alan Martinez joins us on this podcast to discuss the state park thta is an oasis in the desert. Connected to miles of trails and close to communities, the park makes an ideal base camp for exp...
S1E28: 1.28 - Rattlesnakes - April 27, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 27, 2022 20:26 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRattlesnakes have a lot of misconceptions or folklore surrounding them because they are often perceived as mysterious and are generally misunderstood. Colorado Parks and Wildlife species conservation coordinator Tina Jackson has spent the last 20 years learning about snakes, and she sha...
S1E27: 1.27 - Superfund Sites, Gold Mining to Gold Medal Water
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 11, 2022 21:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSome terms naturally go together like "Colorado Parks and Wildlife" and "world-class fishing." Few would ever add to that list the term “Superfund sites.” That's because Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 42 parks are recreation meccas. Its 350 wildlife areas boast some of the finest wildl...
S1E26: 1.26 - Conserving Winter Range for Wildlife - March 3, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - March 03, 2022 23:49 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWinter range is what provides those limited resources that wild animals such as deer, elk, pronghorn and sage grouse rely on to survive the harsh winter months. Ultimately it is the most limited habitat, so these animals are moving to winter range as part of their migration process beca...
S1E25: 1.25 - History and Insight on Eleven Mile Reservoir - March 2, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - March 02, 2022 22:21 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEleven Mile State Park is an expansive high-altitude grassland region of central Colorado. It is a prime location for ice fishing and anglers and writers consistently tout Eleven Mile’s large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. In this podcast episode we learn about its history, uniq...
S1E24: 1.24 - Discussing Human-Bear Conflicts - Feb. 24, 2022
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - February 24, 2022 17:05 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOver the last three years, CPW has received over 14,000 reports of sightings and conflicts with bears. In 2022, CPW will be offering financial resources to communities in an effort to reduce conflicts with bears across Colorado. We discuss that, the sources of conflict and the behavior ...
S1E23: 1.23 - Kokanee Salmon - Dec. 21, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - December 21, 2021 16:56 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAquatic biologists Jim White and Dan Brauch join us for a podcast episode discussing kokanee salmon in Colorado. They provide a history of the tasty sportfish in Colorado, its role in the fishing pecking order, how Colorado Parks and Wildlife spawns the fish and the outlook for the fish...
S1E22: 1.22 - Rescuing the Hayden Creek Cutthroat Trout - Dec. 13, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - December 13, 2021 16:16 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCutthroat trout with unique genetics, rescued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists from the Hayden Pass Fire in 2016 - is the story of this Colorado Outdoors podcast episode. CPW is taking extraordinary steps to preserve the Hayden Creek Cuthtroat Trout because they contain...
S1E21: 1.21 - Discovering Sweetwater Lake, Colorado's 43rd State Park - Oct. 22, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - October 22, 2021 15:17 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn a first of its kind partnership in Colorado to create a state park on U.S. Forest Service land, it was recently announced that Sweetwater Lake will become Colorado's 43rd state park. Sweetwater Lake is located in Garfield County. It is a hidden gem, both as a destination and gateway ...
S1E20: 1.20 - Wildlife Mitigation System along the I-25 South GAP Project - Oct. 20, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - October 20, 2021 21:18 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe wildlife mitigation system is a major safety improvement element of the I-25 South Gap project, which spans 18 miles and connects Colorado’s two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs. On average, over 87,000 motorists drive this route daily. The I-25 South Gap project’s wildli...
S1E19: 1.19 - Spanish Peaks Habitat Work and Forest Restoration - Aug. 30, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - August 30, 2021 20:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBesides managing wildlife, overseeing hunting and fishing and providing recreational opportunities in 42 state parks and 350 state wildlife areas, Colorado Parks and Wildlife also provides habitat for animals. If a forest is too dense, animals can’t move freely through it. Sunlight won...
S1E18: 1.18 - Explaining Algae & E. Coli in our Lakes and Reservoirs - July 23, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - July 23, 2021 15:53 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of Colorado Outdoors we explain how we test for and respond to algae blooms and the presence of E. coli - both of which naturally occur - in our water system. Mindi May is CPW's Water Quality Coordinator and Scott Roush is the Deputy Regional Manager for the Northeast Re...
S1E17: 1.17 - Bald Eagles of Colorado - July 12, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - July 12, 2021 20:42 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsColorado Parks and Wildlife along with numerous project partners have embarked on a four-year study to help better understand current population trends, habitat use and impacts of human disturbance on bald eagles along the state’s most densely populated corridor. The study is expected t...
S1E16: 1.16 - The Career Of A Storyteller - June 9, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - June 09, 2021 16:29 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoe Lewandowski spent 16 years as a public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife out of its Durango office. He recently retired, but before he left our statewide PIO Bridget Kochel sat down with him to hear all of his adventures as a storyteller for the agency.
S1E15: 1.15 - Why Not To Feed Wildlife - May 21, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - May 21, 2021 15:01 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDon't feed wildlife, that is a statement we preach 365 days a year. We want our wildlife to be wild, these animals are not pets. We are all for people caring for wildlife and wanting to do something to help, but what people may not know is when they put food out for wildlife that is har...
S1E14: 1.14 - Hunting Colorado - April 30, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 30, 2021 14:40 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn an effort to aid hunters in being as knowledgeable as they possibly can before heading out into the field, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released videos with wildlife officers addressing the questions they frequently get asked. Hunters can access these videos on CPW’s YouTube page ...
S1E13: 1.13 - CPW's K9 Program - April 26, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 26, 2021 16:54 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCPW has a K9 pilot program it initiated to see how these trained dogs can aid wildlife officers in accomplishing their work duties. All three dogs in the pilot program are certified with the National Police Canine Association. Their main responsibilities are geared to detect the presenc...
S1E12: 1.12 - Boating Safety - April 8, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 08, 2021 15:42 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith the warmer weather as spring rolls around, our lakes and rivers start opening up to many and varied water recreation opportunities. In this episode we talk about the different aspects you need to know to keep you safe out on your boat, kayak, raft or paddleboard, and we also discus...
S1E11: 1.11 - Hunter & Angler Outreach - March 11, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - March 11, 2021 22:11 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLooking to learn to hunt or fish? We have hunting and angling outreach programs that offer clinics, seminars, advice, in-field experiences and educational materials for people of all ages. We explore those opportunities with Pepper Canterbury, one of our Hunting and Angling Outreach Coo...
S1E10: 1.10 - Moose, a reintroduction success story - March 1, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - March 01, 2021 16:58 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode we discuss moose - a reintroduction success story in the Centennial State - and what you need to know if you ever come across a moose in the Rockies. Historical records dating back to the 1850s indicate that moose wandered into northern Colorado from Wyoming, but were t...
S1E9: 1.9 - Mountain Lions of Colorado - Feb. 21, 2021
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - February 22, 2021 02:57 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMountain lions are a fascinating yet elusive animal, but when they do pop on the radar they make for big headlines. Thanks to sound management practices implemented over the years, mountain lions are doing quite well in Colorado and the west. The challenge going forward will be balancin...
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