Next week, those with a vested interest in Colorado’s wildlife and park policies will have their attention firmly fixed on Lamar. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is slated to hold a hybrid meeting from November 14 to 15, with a schedule packed full of discussions ranging from big game hunting to financial updates and the controversial possibility of spearfishing.
According to
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
, the two-day meet-up, kicking off at 8 a.m., will scrutinize a slew of revisions under the commission’s purview. Notably, the agenda includes a debate about altering rules on deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep seasons and a proposal that, if approved, would prevent hunters holding an unfilled big game license from shooting coyotes across the state. There’s also talk on the table about changing how big game tags are drawn, the points hunters rack up for preference, and the process for reissuing deer and elk licenses, which, for those in the hunting community, marks a substantial shift in the landscape of Colorado’s outdoor traditions.
On the fishing front, aficionados may see modified season dates along with changes to licensing requirements and the manner of take provisions. There’s also a proposal to adjust some particulars for mountain lion hunting, which plays into the larger conversation about the East Slope Mountain Lion Plan. Alongside these major wildlife management topics, the Commission will consider updates that may lead to an increase in vehicle pass fees for select state parks. This is in response to legislation passed under SB 23-059 and SB 23-267.
Finances are also on the agenda, with a discussion about adjusting license fees to meet the statutory cap and tweaking commission rates for license agents in line with the regional Consumer Price Index. This may seem a small detail, and yet it mirrors much larger economic trends impacting not only Colorado Parks and Wildlife but also the individuals, residents, and visitors alike who contribute to and benefit from the state’s natural reserves. Amidst this, there are plans to amend certain regulations by SB 24-161 – Parks & Wildlife Licenses & Passes.
The commission isn’t just looking inward, though. Reports from the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture will be delivered, alongside a financial update that promises to shed some light on the fiscal health of Colorado’s parks and wildlife pursuits. Additionally, topics like wolf population management will be revisited, and updates concerning capital development and the status of the lesser prairie chicken will be covered.
Public participation is a core aspect of such meetings, and thus, the public is encouraged to review these topics in detail through the materials provided on CPW’s website and to e-mail their comments for consideration. With Colorado’s natural beauty and biodiversity drawing crowds from all over, both for its vistas and its sporting potential, the outcome of this meeting is sure to resonate well beyond the borders of the conference room in Lamar.
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