Why it Matters: Despite being considered charismatic, wild, and mysterious to some people in our modern age, wolves are not fundamentally different from other wildlife species. It is imperative that states do not treat wolf management as the exception, but rather hold wolves and wolf management to the same science-based standards that have proven time…
Why It Matters: Colorado is experiencing rapid growth of participation in outdoor recreation, coupled with unprecedented levels of relocation to rural areas of the state. While having more people enjoying the great outdoors is fantastic, it is creating an unprecedented strain on our public lands and wildlife that must be properly management and mitigated. Highlights:…
Recent advances in technology, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), which can assist in the tracking and taking of game, have posed an ethical debate within the hunting community. Legislators and sportsmen should be mindful of Fair Chase issues and, on a state-by-state basis, determine if legislation is warranted to ensure hunting is practiced ethically…
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States, Assistant Manager Why it Matters: While it may seem obvious to some, the unrivaled contributions of sportspeople to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats are not widely understood by the general public. By hosting Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol and adopting HJR22-1017, the hope is that more people…
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: The most recent petition by the Humane Society of United States (HSUS) to ban all trapping on public and private land in Colorado was denied unanimously by the Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission). This long-standing, anti-trapping effort in the state is hyper-focused on…
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator and Internal MARCOMM Liaison Colorado made national headlines in November of 2020 when Proposition 114 – Introduction of Wolves – passed with 50.91% of the votes while counties voting to pass the measure represent roughly 10% of the state’s total acreage. Essentially, the passage of Proposition 114…
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator On January 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a comment letter to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission), urging the Commission to take its time with the implementation of Proposition 114 – Introduction of Wolves on the Western Slope – to ensure a comprehensive, inclusive and…
Contact: Aoibheann Cline, Western States Coordinator and Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States Coordinator Utah Passes Right to Hunt and Fish During the 2020 election, the citizens of Utah voted to pass (74.7% Yes, 25.3% No) through a ballot initiative, a Constitutional Amendment to guarantee its people the right to hunt and fish. The Constitutional Amendment…
Contact: Andy Treharne, Senior Director of Western States Last week, the District Court for the City and County of Denver affirmed the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission’s ability to study wildlife dynamics in two areas of Colorado where mule deer populations have declined from historic levels. Consistent with the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation’s recognition…
Contact: Andy Treharne, Western States Senior Director On Thursday, May 9, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider a citizen petition to preclude the hunting or trapping of bobcats throughout the state. Under existing state law, any interested person has the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any state rule,…
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2019 Contact: Andy Treharne, Senior Director Western States On April 18, the Colorado Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted this year’s edition of Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol, welcoming sporting conservation community members from across the Centennial State. Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol kicked off with Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Jeni Arndt and…
On July 9, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) traveled to Colorado to host the Conservation Classic at the Sanctuary Golf Course. This event brought together members and supporters of the sportsmen’s conservation community for a golf tournament, followed by a reception, dinner, and auction. CSF Ambassador and country musician Lucas Hoge performed during the reception,…