Once again, out-of-state special interests have funded a ballot initiative Proposition 114: wolf introduction to manage wildlife that is neither scientific nor in the best interest of wildlife or the citizens of Colorado. The spring bear hunt ballot measure, passed in the 1980s, resulted in disastrous consequences for the bears and wildlife managers. We risk a similar outcome with Proposition 114.
It is concerning to hear wildlife commission members advocating to fast-track wolf introduction, foregoing the adequate time needed to develop a comprehensive science-based management plan. Proposition 114 requires Colorado Parks and Wildlife to “takes steps necessary to begin reintroduction of gray wolves by Dec. 31, 2023.”
Garfield County Commissioners voiced concern Monday over the potential to speed up wolf reintroduction in the state, but Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say they have not yet proposed a
Moffat County commissioners, in partnership with the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) announced that they’ve submitted a Colorado Open Records Act request to determine if Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Governor Jared Polis’ office are working to accelerate the development of a plan and limit public and stakeholder input on this important matter.
Commissioners Ray Beck, Don Cook and Donald Broom stated Tuesday morning that they’re submitting a letter of support to local media as part of a united front the county joined against wolves.
Proposition 114 passed on the Nov. 3 ballot by less than 2%. Originally, the reintroduction of grey wolves on designated lands in Colorado, west of the continental divide, was scheduled to take at least three years before being implemented in 2023.
Moffat County commissioners Don Cook, Ray Beck, and Donald Broom.
Once again, out-of-state special interests have funded a ballot initiative (Proposition 114-Wolf Introduction) to manage wildlife in a manner that is neither scientific nor in the best interest of wildlife or the citizens of Colorado.
We are greatly concerned when we hear wildlife commission members advocating to fast-track wolf introduction (releasing wolves in 2021) and foregoing adequate time to develop a comprehensive management plan. Proposition 114 requires that CPW “takes steps necessary to begin reintroduction of gray wolves by December 31,2023.”
Our county strongly objects to any efforts to short-circuit or abandon the planning window provided by Prop 114 that interferes with public input, transparency, and that jeopardizes the safety of our communities and economies.
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