Will Congress intervene to stop wolf reintro?

[elkduds]

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[nrpate05]

When was the last time Congress did anything?

 

[SAJ-99]

Apparently States only have rights if the Feds agree with them.

 

[TOGIE]

Apparently States only have rights if the Feds agree with them.

Polis, his clown car of commissioners, and the just absolutely borderline hysterical process that his been our wolf reintro is all such an unfathomably infuriating shit show of such monumentally epic proportions that i might bend on my principles a little in this case.

Obviously, not much the feds can actually do.

But a boy can wish.

 

[RojoGrande]

Boebert bill to remove gray wolf from endangered species list passes the House

This is the second time the bill to delist the gray wolf has passed the House.

www.cpr.org

Bill passed the house to delist wolves. Don't think it will make it the senate. Similar bill passed last year in the house and failed in the senate.
Don't really think this does much to stop re-introduction and CPW would still manage (mis-manage) wolves in the state. Does delisting actually make it easier for CO to re-introduce more wolves? With out federal protections, it would seem like CO would be able to ignore the 10-J restrictions and acquire wolves more easily.

 

[rogerthat]

Boebert bill to remove gray wolf from endangered species list passes the House

This is the second time the bill to delist the gray wolf has passed the House.

www.cpr.org

Bill passed the house to delist wolves. Don't think it will make it the senate. Similar bill passed last year in the house and failed in the senate.
Don't really think this does much to stop re-introduction and CPW would still manage (mis-manage) wolves in the state. Does delisting actually make it easier for CO to re-introduce more wolves? With out federal protections, it would seem like CO would be able to ignore the 10-J restrictions and acquire wolves more easily.

It’s amazing how many Facebook degenerates think the Republican majority is enough to get this passed..

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Polis, his clown car of commissioners, and the just absolutely borderline hysterical process that his been our wolf reintro is all such an unfathomably infuriating shit show of such monumentally epic proportions that i might bend on my principles a little in this case.

Obviously, not much the feds can actually do.

But a boy can wish.

Wildlife management in Colorado has reached an all-time low. CPW Director and the lone sane voice for sportsmen on the commission both just “resigned”, likely forced out by Polis-Reis and his advisor anti-hunting activists. There is now a majority voting bloc on the commission from CBD, CATS-Prop 127 and Sierra Club. The fix is in. It’s a mess, by design. Once the legislature convenes, we will see if any of the state senators have the courage to push back against all-powerful Chairman Polis.

 

[TheGreek]

Wildlife management in Colorado has reached an all-time low. CPW Director and the lone sane voice for sportsmen on the commission both just “resigned”, likely forced out by Polis-Reis and his advisor anti-hunting activists. There is now a majority voting bloc on the commission from CBD, CATS-Prop 127 and Sierra Club. The fix is in. It’s a mess, by design. Once the legislature convenes, we will see if any of the state senators have the courage to push back against all-powerful Chairman Polis.

I’d like to think Senator Dylan Roberts will continue to push back.

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

within 10 years or less colorados deer and elk will be decimated by the wolfs,,enjoy it while you can now,

 

[noharleyyet]

Congress is terrified of offending either end of the extremist fringe.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

I’d like to think Senator Dylan Roberts will continue to push back.

I think so. He has a proven track record of advocating for Colorado sportsmen and women. But he only has one vote and can only do so much.

 

[SAJ-99]

I think so. He has a proven track record of advocating for Colorado sportsmen and women. But he only has one vote and can only do so much.

Isn't there a gubernatorial election in 11 months?

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Isn't there a gubernatorial election in 11 months?

Yes. Governor Polis is term limited so we will get a new Governor in January 2027. Which is why the next year is so incredibly tenuous for Colorado sportsmen and women. Polis, Reis, and their activist advisors will try to jam through as many anti-hunting initiatives as possible. They have already built an anti-hunting, anti-agriculture majority on the wildlife commission with the most recent appointments. However, those appointments will have to be confirmed in the upcoming legislative session.

They are looking to jam through a ban on furbearer harvest (hunting and trapping) and a likely ban on mountain lion and/or hound hunting before Polis leaves office, while they have a very favorable commission. Expect some of these issues to get pushed on the legislative side also. It is critical for Colorado hunters, anglers, trappers to stay engaged over the next year.

Write your state senators in opposition of the CPW Commission appointments, demand answers on why the hunting, angling, wildlife conservation community is excluded from these appointments. Zoom/email/attend CPW Commission meetings to voice your support for science-based wildlife management and sustainable, regulated harvest.

There will likely be a very contentious vote on furbearers at the March 4-5 commission meeting. All the anti-hunting groups will be there, speaking directly to their allies across the aisle on the commission.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is a citizen board, appointed by the Governor, which sets regulations and policies for Colorado’s state parks and wildlife programs.

cpw.state.co.us

Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management

We focus on the public’s interests for maintaining a century-old track record of our natural resources, including wildlife, habitat, and farms and ranches.

savethehuntcolorado.com

 

[SAJ-99]

Yes. Governor Polis is term limited so we will get a new Governor in January 2027. Which is why the next year is so incredibly tenuous for Colorado sportsmen and women. Polis, Reis, and their activist advisors will try to jam through as many anti-hunting initiatives as possible. They have already built an anti-hunting, anti-agriculture majority on the wildlife commission with the most recent appointments. However, those appointments will have to be confirmed in the upcoming legislative session.

They are looking to jam through a ban on furbearer harvest (hunting and trapping) and a likely ban on mountain lion and/or hound hunting before Polis leaves office, while they have a very favorable commission. Expect some of these issues to get pushed on the legislative side also. It is critical for Colorado hunters, anglers, trappers to stay engaged over the next year.

Write your state senators in opposition of the CPW Commission appointments, demand answers on why the hunting, angling, wildlife conservation community is excluded from these appointments. Zoom/email/attend CPW Commission meetings to voice your support for science-based wildlife management and sustainable, regulated harvest.

There will likely be a very contentious vote on furbearers at the March 4-5 commission meeting. All the anti-hunting groups will be there, speaking directly to their allies across the aisle on the commission.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is a citizen board, appointed by the Governor, which sets regulations and policies for Colorado’s state parks and wildlife programs.

cpw.state.co.us

Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management

We focus on the public’s interests for maintaining a century-old track record of our natural resources, including wildlife, habitat, and farms and ranches.

savethehuntcolorado.com

The reality is whatever they "jam" through can be reversed. I fully support people getting involved with state senators and such, but they also might want to get involved in the vetting process in the primaries. Get the candidates on the record regarding the mess at the commission. This is hard for some to believe, but Democrats and Independents hunt too. Don't count on flipping the Governor's seat. Progress is certainly slow, and unfortunately most people get disinterested quickly.

 

[SFC B]

Isn't there a gubernatorial election in 11 months?

Yeah.....and it is going to get worse. I have been here 17 years and the truth is that this state is lost unless there is a large reversal of migration. As with many of the larger liberal states, the votes are concentrated in a couple of urban/suburban areas which are very disconnected to the larger geographic portions of the states and issues like hunting. The liberal policies with regard to wildlife "management" are not EVER going to be in favor of hunting and Colorado allowing these things to be decided by voters directly instead of actual wildlife managers amplifies that. There are a lot of outdoor related policies that have flex between the 2 "sides" but hunting is NOT one of them. Folks who decide to vote Democrat and hunt have to think seriously about that, the way conservatives have to weigh the use of public lands.

 

[elkduds]

The reality is whatever they "jam" through can be reversed. I fully support people getting involved with state senators and such, but they also might want to get involved in the vetting process in the primaries. Get the candidates on the record regarding the mess at the commission. This is hard for some to believe, but Democrats and Independents hunt too. Don't count on flipping the Governor's seat. Progress is certainly slow, and unfortunately most people get disinterested quickly.

IMO sportspeople pushing hard on the Dem candidates with expectation of restoring our influence to the Wildlife Commission has better odds of succeeding than backing any GOP candidate.

 

[SAJ-99]

Yeah.....and it is going to get worse. I have been here 17 years and the truth is that this state is lost unless there is a large reversal of migration. As with many of the larger liberal states, the votes are concentrated in a couple of urban/suburban areas which are very disconnected to the larger geographic portions of the states and issues like hunting. The liberal policies with regard to wildlife "management" are not EVER going to be in favor of hunting and Colorado allowing these things to be decided by voters directly instead of actual wildlife managers amplifies that. There are a lot of outdoor related policies that have flex between the 2 "sides" but hunting is NOT one of them. Folks who decide to vote Democrat and hunt have to think seriously about that, the way conservatives have to weigh the use of public lands.

Ok, so that's an opinion. I would suggest you NOT volunteer to lead the charge on this effort.

 

[BrentD]

Apparently States only have rights if the Feds agree with them.

If they take wolves of ESA then they (wolves) default to the states and Congess cannot do anything.

 

[SAJ-99]

If they take wolves of ESA then they (wolves) default to the states and Congess cannot do anything.

Seems like that would just create more problems in Colorado. It just transfers it to more wildlife management by state legislation.

 

[BrentD]

Seems like that would just create more problems in Colorado. It just transfers it to more wildlife management by state legislation.

Yup.