Colorado

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.

Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

Senator Michael Bennet Representative Lauren Bobert Representative Jeff Crank Senator John Hickenlooper Representative Jeff Hurd

Colorado Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Leadership

Representative Ryan Armagost Representative Meghan Lukens Senator Rod Pelton Senator Dylan Roberts

Colorado Policy Highlights

In 1998, Colorado became the first state in the country to instuite a Wildlife Council to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and hunting and fishing related recreational opportunities in CO, which ultimately helped defeat many of the modern era ballot box biology petitions in CO.

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In 2020, despite CSF and our partners' opposition, Proposition 114 passed the general election ballot by less than 1%, forcing CPW to reintroduce wolves in Colorado.

In 2024, Proposition 127, which would have banned mountain lion, bobcat, and lynx (which was already protected) hunting and trapping, but was defeated by 55% of voters on the general election ballot.

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Colorado Policy Briefs

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Modernizing Muzzleloader Definitions

While muzzleloading firearms, a historical method of hunting, remain popular in many states, technological advancements in these firearms—such as inline muzzleloaders, pelletized black powder substitutes,… Read more.

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

In recent years, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use has increased rapidly across the country.The unmitigated consequences of such growth not only threatens the environmental health… Read more.

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease occurring in farmed and free-ranging deer, elk, caribou, and moose. The disease was first… Read more.
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Colorado Latest News

April 6, 2026

Bipartisan Effort Defeats Public Land Beaver Trapping Ban in Colorado 

Why It Matters: Attempts to manage wildlife through the legislation, like Colorado House Bill 1323 (HB 1323), while perhaps well intentioned, rarely benefit sportspeople or follow best available science. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (NAMWC) is a set of seven principles that codify the United States’ approach to wildlife management, where wildlife is managed as public trust resources for the benefit of all citizens, and the system is funded through the “user-pays, public-benefits” American System of […]

March 16, 2026

Fur Ban Advances in Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, Despite Heavy Opposition

Why It Matters: State fish and wildlife agencies, like Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), are the fundamental entities that secure our sporting heritage. CPW biologists and game wardens professionally manage our wildlife for the benefit of all members of the public, even though the vast majority of CPW funding comes from sportspeople. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is the rule-making arm for CPW, […]

November 3, 2025

CSF Welcomes New Rocky Mountain States Coordinator

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced today that Nate Serlin has joined the organization as the Rocky Mountain States Coordinator. In this role, Nate will work closely with the state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) and members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming to protect…

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Colorado Reports

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Impact You Can See

The private information of landowners in CO who make wildlife damage claims was protected.

State agency authority was defended and/or enhanced in AL, CO, IN, MD, ME, MO, MT, NH, ND, NM, SD, TN, TX, and WA.

State wildlife management authority over bison was expanded in CO.