Email Action - COLORADO

What Does HB 25-1258 Do?
HB 25-1258 proposes changing Colorado’s longstanding statutory language so that hunting and angling would merely be optional methods of managing wildlife rather than mandatory primary tools. It also requires CPW to rely on the undefined “best available science,” opening the door for politicized interpretations that can drag CPW into court. This creates confusion, undercuts the agency’s in-house research, and could weaken effective, science-driven wildlife management.

Why Should You Get Involved?

• Protect Our Wildlife Legacy: Colorado’s wildlife thrives under CPW’s leadership, which carefully balances hunting, habitat conservation, and ecosystem health. This balanced approach needs to continue without undue political interference or legal roadblocks.
• Safeguard Conservation Funding: License fees from hunting and fishing power a huge portion of Colorado’s conservation projects. Cutting back on hunting as a primary tool will jeopardize this crucial funding stream, hurting all wildlife species—game and non-game alike.
• Preserve Science-Based Management: CPW employs professional biologists, scientists, and field staff who collect targeted, localized data. Their expertise should guide policy decisions, not the threat of lawsuits fueled by outside groups with ideological agendas.
• Maintain the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation: This proven model has successfully restored and conserved countless species across the continent. Weakening it undermines future sustainability efforts for Colorado’s ecosystems and wildlife populations.

How You Can Help

1. Contact Your Legislators: Make your voice heard. Urge them to vote “NO” on HB 25-1258. Phone calls, emails, and social media messages all help demonstrate public support for CPW’s current science-based approach. EMAIL ACTION BELOW!

2. Spread the Word: Share these concerns with friends, family, and neighbors. When more people understand how this bill could harm wildlife management and conservation funding, the stronger our collective voice becomes.

3. Attend Public Hearings: If the legislature holds hearings or open comment sessions on HB 25-1258, show up in person (or virtually). Your presence and testimony reinforce the importance of preserving Colorado’s successful conservation model.

4. Support Pro-Conservation Organizations: Groups like Howl For Wildlife and others aligned with science-driven management need grassroots backing. Volunteer your time or contribute resources to ensure we can continue educating lawmakers and the public on why responsible hunting and fishing benefit everyone.

Together, we can protect Colorado’s rich wildlife heritage and ensure that decisions remain in the hands of expert biologists and conservation professionals rather than in the courtroom or dictated by narrow special interests. Stand up for sound, proven wildlife management—tell your representatives to vote NO on HB 25-1258.

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