Wickstrom: Pearl and Steamboat lakes have plenty to offer for outdoor enthusiasts
One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone.
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Wickstrom: Colorado Parks and Wildlife looking to add more “Walk in Access” for hunters, anglers
One of the main hurdles I hear from beginning and experienced outdoor enthusiasts is access to places they can hunt and fish which provide some reasonable chance of success.
Wickstrom: Kokanee salmon are important part of cold water fisheries in Colorado
In my 30 plus years of fishing Colorado waters I have seen the fate and availability of kokanee salmon boom, crash and stabilize.
Wickstrom: Fall fishing in Colorado and Lake Granby is very good
On my radio show Saturday we covered a number of topics, but two themes were repeated several times. Fall fishing in Colorado is very good and a jigging spoon is...
Wickstrom: Horsetooth Reservoir often voted one of the best fishing waters in Western U.S.
Surrounded by 1,900 acres of public lands, this reservoir has it all: fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, rock climbing, and water skiing.聽 Of course I love to focus...
Wickstrom: Father and son hunting in Colorado experience “the elk of a lifetime”
Yes, the Dykstra's harvested an elk. Not just any elk, but one that could be "the elk of a lifetime".
Wickstrom: John Martin Reservoir provides uncrowded boating, waterskiing and fishing opportunities
Over the last few years Colorado Parks and Wildlife secured some water rights and better rain, snow pack have seen John Martin Reservoir refill.
Wickstrom: Outdoors can provide therapy, escape from life’s traumatic events
Abby Schreiber聽and her family have always enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, backpacking, camping or catching bugs in the back yard.
Wickstrom: Staunton State Park is a hidden gem 40 miles from downtown Denver
Staunton is a day use park.聽 When it first opened it was touted for its 30 miles of trails.聽 While most of the trails are multi use, used by hikers,...
Wickstrom: Colorado Parks and Wildlife faces economic challenges ahead
While broadcasting live from Bass Pro Shops this Saturday, I had the privilege of being joined on the program by Bob Brocheid, director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.