ACTION HAS ENDED. BOTH COMMISSIONERS RESIGNED, AND THE SENATE DID NOT CONFIRM THEM

Colorado’s Parks and Wildlife Commission plays a major role in shaping wildlife policy, hunting opportunity, conservation priorities, and public trust in science-based management. Right now, the Colorado Senate is considering the confirmations of John Emerick and Christopher Sichko to the Commission, and these appointments deserve serious scrutiny.

There are real concerns about whether these confirmations would help restore confidence in CPW or push the Commission further in the wrong direction.

In the case of John Emerick, the concern is impartiality, judgment, and trust. Colorado needs commissioners who can serve fairly, avoid even the appearance of conflict, and help rebuild confidence in the decision-making process. The coalition letter opposing his confirmation points to prior advocacy activity and votes that have raised serious questions about whether he brings the kind of balance and independence this moment requires.

In the case of Christopher Sichko, the issue is representation. The sportsperson seat should not be symbolic. It should be filled by someone with deep, credible hunting experience who can effectively represent that community and provide meaningful guidance on issues that directly affect wildlife management, hunting opportunity, and the future of CPW. The coalition opposing his confirmation argues that this level of big-game expertise is currently lacking and badly needed on the Commission.

The bigger issue is trust. Hunters, anglers, agricultural interests, rural communities, and former CPW leaders have all raised alarm about the current direction of the Commission. Concerns include decisions that appear disconnected from staff recommendations, weak representation of key constituencies, and a growing sense that politics and ideology are crowding out sound governance and practical wildlife management.

Colorado deserves a Parks and Wildlife Commission that is balanced, qualified, transparent, and trusted by the people it serves.

Take action now and tell Colorado lawmakers to oppose the confirmations of John Emerick and Christopher Sichko. Urge them to stand for qualified appointments, real representation, and science-based wildlife management at CPW.

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ACTION HAS ENDED. BOTH COMMISSIONERS RESIGNED, AND THE SENATE DID NOT CONFIRM THEM