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[Fever Buck]

Voice Concerns Over CPW Commission Nominees

Urge members of the Colorado Senate to reject the three nominees for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission due to concerns about their qualifications, backgrounds, potential biases, and underlying concern regarding the public’s trust in CPW’s ability to manage our shared our public...

www.howlforwildlife.org

Looks like Polis is trying to screw over hunters yet again. He’s attempting to put 3 anti-hunters on the CPW board.

I believe this link only works for residents of Colorado currently. Please fill out your info and it’ll auto send to your local rep. All submissions must be completed by end of day Monday March 4th.

I did a brief scan and didn’t see this posted yet so apologies if this is already posted elsewhere.

Thanks y’all!

 

[Fever Buck]

Appointees to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission draws critics ahead of hearing

A coalition of more than 20 agriculture, outdoor recreation and sports groups are advocating for the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to reject three appointees to the state's parks

www.coloradopolitics.com

Link for info on appointees.

 

[Aaron-in-CO]

Bump. And thanks for the heads up. According to HOWL's page, any submissions need to happen by EOD Monday, March 4 (two days from now).

 

[ReaptheHeat]

Completed.

 

[Fever Buck]

Bump. And thanks for the heads up. According to HOWL's page, any submissions need to happen by EOD Monday, March 4 (two days from now).

Good info. Thanks for sharing. I’ll edit my original post to include the deadline.

 

[abbrown]

Step up Coloradoans.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Bump this. Need every Colorado resident to reach out. Lots of momentum with the senate ag and natural resource committee rejecting Skiba and Beaulieu’s appointment. There is a realistic chance the state senate votes to not confirm. Would send a real message that hunters, anglers, and outdoor rec matter.

 

[Fever Buck]

Bump this. Need every Colorado resident to reach out. Lots of momentum with the senate ag and natural resource committee rejecting Skiba and Beaulieu’s appointment. There is a realistic chance the state senate votes to not confirm. Would send a real message that hunters, anglers, and outdoor rec matter.

Agreed. I’ll try to bump this thread a few times until the deadline so long as Rokslide staff are cool with it.

 

[street]

Step up Coloradoans.

Stepping up.

 

[Fever Buck]

Bump.

 

[Amos Moses]

Bump - text the link to friends and family as well.

 

[Shotgun Pleading]

Bumping. I'm a CO resident and sent my senator a personalized email.

 

[Fever Buck]

Evening bump.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Done!

 

[spike camp]

Sent, and passed to 8 friends and asked them to pass it along as well.

 

[Fever Buck]

Sent, and passed to 8 friends and asked them to pass it along as well.

Great job. Hope others here have done the same.

 

[mtntppr]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. I submitted feedback through the link. I was also wondering if this group (HOWL) has a social media presence. I found @HowlForWildlife on X, however, there has been no activity since October 2023? Thanks again.

 

[eldeuce]

### 2 of 3 got a thumbs down from the committee, but it still gets voted on by the full Senate, I presume next week; here's the email addresses:

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### here's what I wrote; you can copy it if you want, but you should make it your own:

As a 27 year Colorado resident, I write today to ask you to deny the appointments of three candidates for Colorado CPW; Jack Murphy, Jessica Beaulieu, and Gary Skiba.

Legislators and stakeholders must assertively communicate to the Polis administration that they will no longer tolerate the appointment of individuals with shared agendas that undermine the very purpose and mission of these commissions. Within the CPW Commission itself, intertwined connections exist that, if not addressed, may ultimately restrict the autonomy of stakeholders.

Voting against these confirmations would send a powerful message, signaling a stand against the governor's unchecked influence in appointing commission members like those at CPW who may advance agendas aligned with environmental groups. Refusing to endorse such appointments is crucial to curbing the unwarranted empowerment of special-interest groups.

There is a growing concern that criminalizing hunting on Colorado's public lands is the ultimate objective of a vocal minority. It's imperative to recognize that CPW's primary funding comes from license fees and residents such as myself, need a voice in our own State government!

Beaulieu, the manager and an attorney with the University of Denver’s Animal Law program, advocates on behalf of “non-human animals.” This doe NOT sound like someone who should be any where near the complex management decisions on populations of wild animals in our State.

Contrary to expectations, Skiba lacks recognition as a sportsman, hunter, or angler. His notoriety stems from spearheading efforts to reintroduce wolves to Colorado and his affiliation with Defenders of Wildlife. Skiba's involvement as the primary author of Colorado's wolf compensation plan, as highlighted in a 2021 lawsuit against the state of California, further emphasizes his non-traditional background.

Jack Murphy, co-founder and president of Urban Wildlife Rescue, appointed alongside Skiba and Beaulieu, raises eyebrows. Despite being named as representatives of outdoor recreation and parks utilization, both lack any discernible background in recreation or wildlife management – essential elements of CPW's core mission.

It is evident that none of these appointees harbor genuine interest in safeguarding the hunting and fishing public in Colorado. Instead, their backgrounds suggest a predisposition towards radical environmentalism. As stewards of the state's natural resources, it is imperative to scrutinize these appointments and ensure that commissions are composed of individuals who genuinely align with the overarching mission of agencies like CPW.

 

[SilentPursuit]

Done, thanks for the post let’s keep it going.

 

[Ynothunt41]

I'm a NR and I sent an e-mail through HOWL. I'm with you Colorado Res.