Category: Colorado News
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Forced Wolf Introduction in Colorado
The SCI Chapters in Colorado have combined forces to support voter education regarding the ballot initiative that could potentially force wolves into the state. This would be without the input of, and is not suggested by, Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Since the initiative has come about, CPW is not allowed to express a position on…
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CPW Commission bans wildlife contests | Colorado
AURORA – With a vote of 8 – 3, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a ban on organized wildlife contests during its virtual meeting today. The decision prohibits contests for black-tailed, white-tailed and Gunnison’s prairie dogs, Wyoming (Richardson’s) ground squirrels and all furbearer species. The estimated effective date of this ban is June…
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Petition to Ban Hunts in Colorado | Make Your Voice Heard
Next week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will meeting virtually to hear a Citizen’s Petition submitted by the Humane Society of the United States that is seeking to ban common styles of predator hunting in the state. In their petition, they argue that holding and participating in predator hunting contests throughout Colorado “undermines wildlife…
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Find Trails and Track Closures | Colorado
Discover local trails and track closures on the COTREX app Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched a new trail closure tracking feature on the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app to enhance the outdoor recreation planning experience for our community. With help from our local, state, and federal partners COTREX is now monitoring trail-related COVID-19 closures across Colorado…
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$140,000 Raised to Help Defeat Colorado Wolf Ballot Initiative
Safari Club International Raises $140,000 to Help Defeat Colorado Wolf Ballot Initiative Washington, D.C. (FEBRUARY 12, 2020) – Safari Club International, the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide, raised an astounding $140,000 in response to a strategic call to action focused on the proposed forced reintroduction of wolves into…
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10 Reasons Forced Wolf Introduction is a Bad Idea | Colorado
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Colorado’s economy, elk population, conservation funding, hunting industry and resident taxpayer dollars are in the crosshairs. An environmental extremist-driven ballot initiative aims to force an introduction of wolves onto the Colorado landscape even though Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a natural migrating, active pack in the northwest part of the state.…
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Wolf Ballot Signatures Submitted | Colorado
As of Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project has submitted to place Ballot Initiative 107, which would introduce (NOT RE-introduce) the gray wolf (Canis Iupus) into Colorado. Our strength is in numbers and decisions are made by those who show up. — It’s time for hunters to show up…in numbers. Read on…
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June Commission Meeting Dates and Agenda – Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet June 6 – 7 in La Junta DENVER – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss the 2019 Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Management Plan, State Forest State Park Draft Management Plan, 2019 – 2020 OHV Grant Recommended Funding, updated Commission policies for fisheries (Gold Medal waters, High…
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Dan Prenzlow New Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Governor Polis Announces Dan Prenzlow as the New Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife DENVER, Colo. — Governor Jared Polis announced today the hiring of Dan Prenzlow as the new Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Dan is a Colorado native and brings over 33 years of experience with the agency to his new role.…
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Petition To Ban Bobcat Trapping, Hunting In Colorado Fails
Today, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously denied a petition to ban all bobcat hunting and trapping. Safari Club International took swift action to ensure that the ill-conceived petition did not succeed. SCI reached out to Colorado members and in less than a week they responded in full force by sending over 350 letters…