CO Mountain Lion Ballot Initiative: Continuous Updates

[MuleyFever]

I know we already won but I can't stop reading this thread.

As far as support, it's awesome GoHunt puts their money where it matters. I need to look at what they offer more. We need to keep supporting companies that support us.

I would really be curious if anyone has a list of what companies openly supported this effort. And maybe more importantly which didn't.

 

[450Dakota]

Glad this was defeated!

 

[ElDiablito]

I know we already won but I can't stop reading this thread.

As far as support, it's awesome GoHunt puts their money where it matters. I need to look at what they offer more. We need to keep supporting companies that support us.

I would really be curious if anyone has a list of what companies openly supported this effort. And maybe more importantly which didn't.

Post #205 is a start on who supported us.

I’d add that I’m aware of a couple others:

Hush
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society

As for those that supported the measure:

The Wild Animal Sanctuary has been the largest donor to Cats Aren’t Trophies, donating over $1 million in several donations to the cause. The Keensberg-based nonprofit operates three wildlife refuge facilities in Colorado in addition to one in Texas.

In addition to their non-monetary contributions, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action have been two of its largest monetary donors, contributing over $1,500 and $651,000, respectively, to the group in 2024. Both organizations also each gave $100,000 to Cats Aren’t Trophies in December 2023.

Other organizations topping Cats Aren’t Trophies’ largest donations include:

• $225,000 from Big Cat Rescue Corp, a Florida-based organization founded by Carol Baskin — known from the Netflix show, “Tiger King” — with the stated mission to preserve and protect exotic wildcat species
• $170,000 from Mountain Lion Foundation, a national nonprofit based in California
• $100,000 from the Animal Wellness Foundation, a California-based animal advocacy nonprofit
• $110,000 from Wildlife Protection Solutions, a Golden-based nonprofit leveraging technology for conversation purposes across the globe

It has also received some significant donation amounts from individuals, including:

• $100,000 from Richard Prizlaff
• $70,000 from John Buckley, Jr.
• $56,195.40 from Cheryl Mach

Cats Aren’t Trophies spending has predominantly gone to advertising, consulting and professional services. The group’s spending ramped up through the summer, spending around $1.5 million in September. So far in October, it has spent around $590,000

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

The Wild Animal Sanctuary has been the largest donor to Cats Aren’t Trophies, donating over $1 million in several donations to the cause. The Keensberg-based nonprofit operates three wildlife refuge facilities in Colorado in addition to one in Texas.

How much of that was outsider money funneled through them to give the appearance of it being a CO based donation versus out of state influence putting stuff on our ballot?

 

[ElDiablito]

How much of that was outsider money funneled through them to give the appearance of it being a CO based donation versus out of state influence putting stuff on our ballot?

Good question.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

They have telegraphed their next move. Complete delusion. When you lose, just claim victory and ask a government agency to go against the will of the people. Unbelievable.

OPINION: Election Research Suggests Coloradans Oppose Trophy Hunting – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

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[intunegp]

They have telegraphed their next move. Complete delusion. When you lose, just claim victory and ask a government agency to go against the will of the people. Unbelievable.

OPINION: Election Research Suggests Coloradans Oppose Trophy Hunting – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

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Someone should inform her that there is no trophy hunting taking place in Colorado, her "random shooting and trapping" does not occur, and the disease that she thinks lions will help eradicate was literally first discovered here...seems like the cats had plenty of opportunity to stop the spread.

"We brought this proposition to the ballot, the people rejected it, but by that they definitely meant that they want the changes we proposed to be implemented"

How can anyone read this garbage and take these people seriously?

 

[Amos Moses]

Would be interesting to get Julie Marshall from Cats Aren’t Trophies on a Rokcast.

 

[lak2004]

Would be interesting to get Julie Marshall from Cats Aren’t Trophies on a Rokcast.

And stone her?

 

[signing off]

Very impressed with the win. Thank you to the heavy hitters, base runners and coaches.
No bases stolen in this game.

 

[EvanG17]

I have kept better tabs on this than the presidential election. Is that bad or what lol.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

The fight isn’t over. CPW Commission meeting 14-15 NOV.

Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management on Instagram: "We have the momentum but we can’t stop. November’s Wildlife Commission meeting is expected to vote on the East Slope Management Plan for Mountain Lions. Get to Lamar to help us continue th

302 likes, 7 comments - c.r.w.m on November 8, 2024: "We have the momentum but we can’t stop. November’s Wildlife Commission meeting is expected to vote on the East Slope Management Plan for Mountain Lions. Get to Lamar to help us continue the fight...

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[robby denning]

They have telegraphed their next move. Complete delusion. When you lose, just claim victory and ask a government agency to go against the will of the people. Unbelievable.

OPINION: Election Research Suggests Coloradans Oppose Trophy Hunting – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

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I only made it to paragraph 3 and saw many lies

"....unlimited killing of bobcats, mountain lions"

Would be interesting to get Julie Marshall from Cats Aren’t Trophies on a Rokcast.

Man Amos, I don't think I'd behave very well. Remember, I'm not a journalist by any stretch, this interview might be better done by a calmer being than I!

The fight isn’t over. CPW Commission meeting 14-15 NOV.

Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management on Instagram: "We have the momentum but we can’t stop. November’s Wildlife Commission meeting is expected to vote on the East Slope Management Plan for Mountain Lions. Get to Lamar to help us continue th

302 likes, 7 comments - c.r.w.m on November 8, 2024: "We have the momentum but we can’t stop. November’s Wildlife Commission meeting is expected to vote on the East Slope Management Plan for Mountain Lions. Get to Lamar to help us continue the fight...

www.instagram.com

Thank you, working right now getting Dan back on the Rokcast to launch about next Thursday. we'll ask about this. thanks

 

[Travis Hobbs]

I know we already won but I can't stop reading this thread.

As far as support, it's awesome GoHunt puts their money where it matters. I need to look at what they offer more. We need to keep supporting companies that support us.

I would really be curious if anyone has a list of what companies openly supported this effort. And maybe more importantly which didn't.

Gohunt has definitely earned my business!

I think it’s important to support companies that engage in these fights. A lot refuse to get involved, and that is not a good thing.

 

[sndmn11]

A huge thanks to all who helped defeat this measure including Dan Gates, CRWM, HOWL, the Concord Fund, SCI, GoHunt, CSF, Wild Sheep, RMEF, NSSF, Fur Takers, MDF, NRA, cattlemen, woolgrowers and sportsman and women!!!

From a recent article in the VailDaily:

Colorado’s Wildlife Deserve Better’s largest donor is the Concord Fund, a conservative advocacy and donor organization based in Virginia. The group, which has ties to Leonard Leo, co-chairman of the Federalist Society, contributed $600,000 to the committee.

Its next largest donor is the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, a Washington D.C.-based advocacy organization for hunters, anglers, trappers and recreational shooters. To date, the group has donated $237,000 to the committee.

Safari Club International’s Colorado Chapter donated $150,000, making it one of several Safari Club International chapters to do so. This group is a hunting rights organization based in Washington D.C. representing hunter interests. It has 50,000 members nationwide.

A Safari Club International chapter, based in Tuscon, has donated $41,500 to the committee opposing 127, with its Upper Colorado River, Michigan, Southern New Mexico, Alaska and Four Corners chapters also making contributions.

Other large donations to Colorado’s Wildlife Deserve Better include:

• $200,000 from Rocky Mountain Elk, a Montana-based nonprofit with chapters in various states including Colorado, with the stated mission to protect elk, habitat and the heritage of hunting.
• $150,000 from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, a group that has been outspoken against 127 and Denver ballot measures to ban fur and slaughterhouses
• $100,000 from the Wild Sheep Foundation, a Montana-based organization supporting wild sheep conservation
• $50,000 from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a trade association for the firearms industry based in Connecticut
• $35,000 from Fur Takers of America, a national fur trapper association based in Wisconsin, which has a Colorado affiliate, Colorado Trappers and Predator Hunters Association
• $25,000 from the Mule Deer Foundation, a Utah-based nonprofit that supports deer conservation and regulated hunting as a part of wildlife management

It has also received donations from the National Rifle Association and various other cattlemen and wool grower associations as well as sportsmen and hunting outfitters.

Golden High Country Archers sent a $55k donation and put on a fundrasier that brought in an additional ~$5k.

Put that into perspective folks; a non-profit archery club covering about 9 acres and 800 members in Golden, CO delivered more funds than NSSF, MDF, any of the talking head influencers that used the attack to gain listeners, and any for-profit hunting business. Many of the latter who bring in tens of millions of dollars off of hunters.

Here's a snapshot of businesses who specifically support that fundraiser for CRWM. We reached out to over a hundred more hunting companies who turned supporting down, so, do business with these folks.

 

[realunlucky]

Golden High Country Archers sent a $55k donation and put on a fundrasier that brought in an additional ~$5k.

Put that into perspective folks; a non-profit archery club covering about 9 acres and 800 members in Golden, CO delivered more funds than NSSF, MDF, any of the talking head influencers that used the attack to gain listeners, and any for-profit hunting business. Many of the latter who bring in tens of millions of dollars off of hunters.

Here's a snapshot of businesses who specifically support that fundraiser for CRWM. We reached out to over a hundred more hunting companies who turned supporting down, so, do business with these folks.

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That's an impressive amount of support, appreciate your efforts towards getting everyone involved.

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[svivian]

Convenient that the results of the 3-4 year study of Colorado mountain lion populations by CPW was released after the election….

 

[ElDiablito]

Convenient that the results of the 3-4 year study of Colorado mountain lion populations by CPW was released after the election….

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Isn’t it?!

The governor might have interpreted the pre-vote press as CPW “taking a position” on the issue….

 

[robby denning]

link to today's interview with Dan Gates. Thanks to all you Roksliders who took this over the finish line!

WE WON!

Hey Roksliders, this isn't just another Rokcast episode. It's a big thank you to first, all these Roksliders (we'll miss a bunch) who took up this fight to beat Colorado Proposition 127: @CorbLand @Bluumoon @gburk @Ucsdryder @wyogoat @LFC911 @Nicaburns @sndmn11 @BTLowry @Poser @sodaksooner...

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