Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW)

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NameColorado Division of Wildlife (DOW)
Organization DescriptionThe Division of Wildlife manages the state's 960 wildlife species. It regulates hunting and fishing activities by issuing licenses and enforcing regulations. The Division also manages more than 230 wildlife areas for public recreation, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, provides technical assistance to private and other public landowners concerning wildlife and habitat management, and develops programs to protect and recover threatened and endangered species. Wildlife regulations are established by the eight-member Wildlife Commission. The agency maintains Regional Service Centers in Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins and Grand Junction, as well as Area Service Centers in 16 other cities and towns across the state.

This organization operates in Colorado.
Type of OrganizationState Government
Sector(s) Water
Wildlife, ecosystems, and forestry
Climate-sensitive recreation and tourism
Organization ConcernsHunting; Fishing; Viewing; Rules/Regs; Education; Wildlife Species; Land/Water; Research; News & Media; Wildlife Commission
Websitehttp://wildlife.state.co.us/
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Colorado Climate Preparedness Project · Report and database records, 2011–2016. Historical affiliations and project descriptions reflect that period.