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As Election Day nears, opposition to big cat hunting ban grows with counties, CPW staffers in mix

The list of organizations, local governments and others across the state opposing Proposition 127, the mountain lion hunting ban on Colorado’s statewide ballot, continues to grow less than two weeks from the general election.

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Science-based wildlife conservation supported by passage of CWEPA resolution

A resolution has been passed by the Colorado Wildlife Employees Protective Association (CWEPA) supporting science-based wildlife conservation aligned with the mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the principles of wildlife conservation in North America, a press release received by Rocky Mountain Voice reads.

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First gentleman Marlon Reis sought to ‘craft legislation’ related to wolves, emails show

In emails obtained by Denver Gazette news partner 9News, Colorado’s first gentleman Marlon Reis was in contact with a group that included the governor’s wildlife adviser. He wanted to meet to “craft legislation” related to wolves, and the adviser replied they would not meet without him.

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Ballot-box biology is once again before Colorado voters in November with Prop. 127

Although Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) does not take a position on Proposition 127, all it takes is a cursory look at their website to see that Prop. 127 is in direct conflict with science based and biologists’ expertise in mountain lion and bobcat management efforts for a healthy and robust population in Colorado. 

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Enough with beef, wolves feast on lamb in latest depredation, CPW officials say

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed that eight sheep in Grand County were killed by wolves. The agency updated its Gray Wolf Depredation Report webpage on Wednesday. According to the webpage, the depredations occurred on Sunday, and the investigation is still in progress. This is the 14th wolf depredation incident confirmed in Colorado since reintroduction.

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