Colorado is a state steeped in history and natural beauty, offering a wealth of outdoor opportunities for hunters and anglers. The state’s rugged mountains, rolling prairies, and pristine rivers and lakes make it a prime destination for those seeking adventure in the great outdoors. Colorado’s public lands cover nearly 40% of the state, providing access to some of the most pristine hunting and fishing locations in the country. From fly fishing on the Frying Pan River to chasing elk in the San Juan National Forest, there is truly an embarrassment of riches for sportsmen and women. In addition to its hunting and fishing opportunities, Colorado is known for its abundant winter sporting opportunities such as skiing and snowmobiling, and for its iconic natural landmarks, such as Rocky Mountain National Park and the Great Sand Dunes. These national treasures provide additional opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and experience the beauty of the Centennial State.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Colorado, please contact:
Colorado State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Michael Bennet
Senator
John Hickenlooper
Representative
Lauren Bobert
Representative
Ken Buck
Representative
Doug Lamborn
Colorado Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
News Alerts
Nov 12 2024
Rocky Mountain High, Colorado: Victory in the Fight Against Prop 127
Why it Matters: The use of ballot initiatives, like Proposition 127, to ban hunting...
Oct 28 2024
Hundreds of Sportspeople Come Together for Rally Against Colorado Prop 127
Why It Matters: Rallies bring sportspeople together with legislators and other members of the...
Sep 30 2024
CSF Organizes Conservation Groups in Opposition to Colorado Proposition 127
Why It Matters: The use of ballot initiatives like Proposition 127 to ban hunting...
Sep 23 2024
A Dogfight for the Future of Cat Hunting is Now Underway in Colorado
Why it Matters: The use of ballot initiatives like Proposition 127 to ban hunting...
Aug 12 2024
Colorado Anti-Hunting Org’s Signature Effort Passes Muster, Hunting Ban Headed to the Ballot
Why it Matters: The use of ballot initiatives to ban hunting circumvents the legislative...
Jul 15 2024
And Now We Wait: Signature Deadline for Colorado Anti-Hunting Ballot Initiative Has Arrived
Why It Matters: The use of ballot initiatives to ban hunting circumvents the legislative...
Apr 22 2024
Hundreds of Sportspeople Come Together for Colorado Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
Why It Matters: Legislators, particularly those with a passion for our shared outdoor pursuits,...
Apr 08 2024
Singled Out: Colorado’s Gun Owners Targeted for 11% Excise Tax on Gun and Ammo Purchases
Why It Matters: Legislation seeking to restrict the Second Amendment is often eventually used...
Dec 18 2023
Second Ballot Initiative Filed in Colorado to Ban Mountain Lion and Bobcat Hunting
Why It Matters: The use of ballot initiatives to ban hunting and dictate wildlife...
Nov 20 2023
Petition Filed to Colorado Supreme Court Challenging Ballot Initiative to Ban Mountain Lion and Bobcat Hunting
Why it Matters: The use of ballot initiatives to ban hunting circumvents the legislative...
Oct 10 2023
Proposed Colorado Ballot Initiative Would Ban All Mountain Lion and Bobcat Hunting
Why it Matters: The use of ballot initiatives to restrict or ban hunting circumvents...
Aug 07 2023
CSF Supports Vital Wildlife Crossing Project in Colorado
Why it Matters: Providing wildlife safe passage over or under highways is of mutual...
Jun 12 2023
Caucus Driven and Bi-Partisan Wolf Bill Vetoed in Colorado
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies have long been recognized as the...
May 15 2023
Colorado’s Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol Draws Hundreds
Why It Matters: While it may seem obvious to some, the unrivaled contributions of...
May 08 2023
Colorado Wolf Legislation Makes Its Way to Governor’s Desk
Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies have long been recognized as the...
Apr 24 2023
Slate of Anti-Gun Bills on the Governor’s Desk in Colorado
Why It Matters: In 2021, Colorado Parks and Wildlife received over $80 million generated...
Mar 13 2023
The Saga of the Wolf Continues: CSF Submits Comments on both Colorado and Idaho Wolf Management Plans
Why it Matters: Despite being considered charismatic, wild, and mysterious to some people in...
Nov 21 2022
To Protect Elk Herd, CSF Opposes Mad Rabbit Trails Project
Why It Matters: Colorado is experiencing rapid growth of participation in outdoor recreation, coupled...
Apr 25 2022
Hundreds Gather for Colorado’s Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States, Assistant ManagerWhy it Matters: While it may seem...
Mar 22 2021
Trappers Live to Trap Another Day in Colorado
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior CoordinatorHighlightsWhy it Matters: The most recent petition...
Mar 01 2021
Who’s Footing the Bill? Colorado Sportsmen Push for Equity in Gray Wolf Introduction
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator and Internal MARCOMM LiaisonColorado made national...
Jan 18 2021
Sportsmen Must Have a Say in Colorado Wolf Introduction
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn January 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Nov 09 2020
Hunting Management Decisions Left to Voters in the West
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator and Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorUtah Passes...
Nov 25 2019
Colorado: District Court Rejects Lawsuit Targeting Colorado Parks and Wildlife Research Studies
Contact: Andy Treharne, Senior Director of Western StatesLast week, the District Court for the...
May 06 2019
Colorado: Bobcat Citizen Petition to be Considered by Parks and Wildlife Commission
Contact: Andy Treharne, Western States Senior DirectorOn Thursday, May 9, the Colorado Parks and...
Apr 29 2019
Colorado: Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2019Contact: Andy Treharne, Senior Director Western StatesOn April 18,...
Jul 13 2018
CSF Hosts Conservation Classic Golf Tournament at Colorado’s Sanctuary Course
On July 9, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Colorado to host the...
Apr 27 2018
Colorado: Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol, Advances Future Generations Act
By Andy Treharne, Senior Director of Western States and Federal Land PolicyOn April 19,...
Nov 17 2017
Colorado: Parks & Wildlife Commission Passes Resolution Supporting Great Sand Dunes Elk Management
On November 16, the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission approved a resolution expressing support...
Apr 27 2017
Colorado: Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
On April 20, the Colorado Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted hunting and other conservation groups...
Apr 06 2017
Colorado: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Introduce Financial Sustainability Legislation
On April 4, Colorado Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jeni Arndt and Representative Jim...
Jan 12 2017
Colorado: CSF Staff Appointed to CO Habitat Stamp Committee
On December 21, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor John Hickenlooper (CO) announced the appointment...
Dec 22 2016
Colorado: Sportsmen’s Groups Support Research Proposals
Last week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission voted unanimously to study wildlife...
Nov 03 2016
Colorado: Public Encouraged to Provide Input on Colorado’s Browns Canyon National Monument
On November 15, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and...
Aug 06 2015
Western NASC Legislators Gather in Vail
On July 29, legislators associated with the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) from...
Aug 06 2015
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Staff Appointed to Colorado Sportsmen’s Roundtable
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Western States Director Andy Treharne was recently appointed to serve...
Jun 11 2015
Colorado Governor Signs Apprentice Hunting Bill
On May 22, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 226...
Jun 11 2015
Conservation Groups Comment on Management Plan for Colorado Recreational Shooting
On May 29, 32 national pro-sportsmen’s organizations, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), sent...
Nov 13 2014
CSF Joins Groups Opposed to Citizen Petitions in Colorado
On November 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined a host of sportsmen’s organizations...
Jun 05 2014
Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Signs Shooting Range Bill
On May 31, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado held...
May 08 2014
Colorado Caucus Hosts Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol
On Wednesday, April 23, hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and trappers from throughout the state...
Jan 24 2014
CSF Works with Sportsmen’s Community to Develop Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
On Tuesday, January 21, CSF Western States Manager Andy Treharne joined state fish and...
Jul 11 2013
Colorado Recreational Shooting Evaluation Underway
Last month, the Northern Colorado Front Range Sports Shooting Management Partnership was established through...
Nov 01 2012
Senator Udall Hosts Sportsmen’s Roundtable
On September 12, CSF’s Western States Manager Andy Treharne attended a sportsmen’s roundtable meeting...
Latest policy updates
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The first residential hunting licenses were introduced in 1895 and were considered...
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In recent years many local governments have enacted vague, outdated laws banning...
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Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Colorado: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Colorado: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Colorado
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Colorado
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Colorado
Annual spending by Colorado sportsmen and women is two and a half times more...
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