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Colorado Amendment 83 hunting and fishing rights

Overview

Colorado voters are set to decide on Amendment 83 this November, a measure that would enshrine the right to hunt and fish within the state constitution. If passed with a 55% majority, the amendment would establish hunting and fishing as the “preferred methods” for managing the state’s wildlife populations.

Proponents argue the amendment is necessary to protect these activities from legislative and advocacy group interference while securing revenue from license fees, which contribute approximately $115 million to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife annual budget. Opponents contend that existing statutory protections are sufficient and express concern that constitutionalizing recreational activities could limit the flexibility of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission or lead to increased litigation.

As the election approaches, the measure faces scrutiny regarding potential election interference. Eric Washburn, president of Colorado Hunters and Anglers for Sensible Wildlife Conservation, has filed a petition requesting an investigation into the Colorado Wildlife Council for allegedly misusing funds to influence the vote. In response, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Laura Clellan has paused the council’s promotional advertising as a “conservative determination” to avoid liability and has requested an advisory opinion from the Secretary of State.

Recent reports indicate that proponents have significantly outspent opponents, raising over $2.61 million as the vote nears.

Entities

Colorado · Colorado Parks and Wildlife · Mass Audubon · International Order of T. Roosevelt · Eric Washburn

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ballot measures regarding conservation and hunting rights face votes in Massachusetts and Colorado

    Massachusetts and Colorado voters face upcoming ballot measures: Question 6 seeks new conservation funding in Massachusetts, while Amendment 83 proposes constitutional hunting and fishing rights in Colorado.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife faces allegations of election influence

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating allegations that its Wildlife Council misused funds to influence Amendment 83, a ballot measure regarding constitutional hunting and fishing rights.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Colorado Amendment 83 proposes constitutional right to hunt and fish

    Colorado voters will consider Amendment 83, which seeks to enshrine a constitutional right to hunt and fish and establish these activities as the preferred method for wildlife management.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Colorado Amendment 83 proposes constitutional hunting and fishing rights

    Colorado voters will consider Amendment 83 in November, which aims to establish constitutional rights for hunting and fishing and designate them as the preferred method for wildlife management.

Sources

aspentimes.com · craigdailypress.com · durangoherald.com · summitdaily.com · thefencepost.com · theshoestring.org · VailDaily.com

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