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Conner Peitsmeyer, 11, shows off his state record smallmouth bass he caught Nov. 12.

Sixth-grader nets state record smallmouth bass

May 5, 2016 at 6:26 a.m.

Sixth-grader nets state record smallmouth bass

With higher-elevation lakes and reservoirs freezing across the state, it's a good idea to know how thick the ice is before venturing onto it. Six inches of ice generally is considered safe, according to state park manager Kevin Tobey.

Early December ice reason for caution when fishing

May 4, 2016 at 11:23 p.m.

Early December ice reason for caution when fishing

Despite falling temperatures, anglers are catching some nice trout along the South Platte River.

Fishing along South Platte still can provide anglers a nice catch

May 5, 2016 at 9:08 a.m.

Fishing along South Platte still can provide anglers a nice catch

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Tales of the tailwaters: Where to fish cold in Colorado

November 23, 2010 at 12:36 p.m.

Tales of the tailwaters: Where to fish cold in Colorado

Dick Sapa shows off his desert sheep, the first one taken in Colorado by a nonresident.

Bagging license hard part of hunt

May 5, 2016 at 1:06 p.m.

Bagging license hard part of hunt

Dogs were busy and many hunters reached their limit by noon on the opening day of pheasant season.

Truly grand opening of pheasant hunting season

May 5, 2016 at 5:32 a.m.

Truly grand opening of pheasant hunting season

Large trout like this colorful rainbow have been cruising near the shoreline of Elevenmile Reservoir. Though they move in and out, the fish have been willing to take a variety of flies and lures, as well as bait. (For 1741 can ID Larry Falk) Licis Outdoors

The trout are all over Elevenmile

May 5, 2016 at 12:34 a.m.

The trout are all over Elevenmile

With the pheasant hunting season opening Saturday and the corn harvest nearly complete, hunters can expect to find good stands of ground cover and more birds in the bush than last year, which was a very good year.

Pheasant hunters happy

May 4, 2016 at 10:32 p.m.

Pheasant hunters happy

Opponents of "Over the River" say the Arkansas River and its anglers lose if the project is approved.

Caught in controversy over changing Arkansas River’s look

May 5, 2016 at 10:04 a.m.

Caught in controversy over changing Arkansas River's look

With the third rifle-hunting season opening Saturday, the prospects appear bright. Elk tend to gather in larger herds and become more accessible to hunters as the season progresses.

Snow boon or bane to hunt, just depending

May 5, 2016 at 2:14 p.m.

Snow boon or bane to hunt, just depending