Colorado Parks and Wildlife

**About the Agency** Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is a national leader in conservation, recreation and wildlife management. We are Colorado’s primary agency focused on protecting and caring for our most valued and valuable resources. These resources form the very fabric of our state and define who we are. Our mission is to manage wildlife, maintain a quality state parks system and provide outdoor recreation opportunities that inspire the people of Colorado and our visitors. **Our Work** Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff have worked for over a century to ensure the health and future of Colorado’s state parks and wildlife through cutting- edge science and innovative conservation practices. - Issues hunting and fishing licenses - Conducts research to improve wildlife management activities - Protects high priority wildlife habitat through acquisitions and partnerships - Provides technical assistance to private and other public landowners concerning wildlife and habitat management - Develops programs to understand, protect and recover threatened and endangered species - CPW also administers the state's trail program and registers boats, snowmobiles, off-highway vehicles and river outfitters. - Regulations are established by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.