Funding the Future
Funding the future of conservation and outdoor recreation in Colorado
In recent years, CPW has faced substantial budget shortfalls which resulted in the elimination of over 50 positions and $40 million from wildlife budgets. By 2023, the shortfall could exceed 20% annually.
Wild is not free—managing wildlife is expensive. Wildlife funding provided by sportsmen goes towards:
providing hunting opportunities while sustaining healthy populations;
operating fish hatcheries to make sure that our lakes and rivers provide diverse fishing opportunities;
preserving important wildlife areas and access;
as well as returning and restoring overall wildlife populations to our state.
Without increasing revenues, CPW will have to cut staff and core services, which could include reductions to wildlife and property management, biological research, access for hunting and fishing, as well as the closure of some reservoirs and fish hatcheries.
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