Wild Heritage Horizons

This November a major decision in the hunting community will be made that will be a benchmark for future wildlife management decisions across the country. Colorado’s Proposition 127 is aimed to end the science based, regulated hunting of Mountain Lions and Bobcats in Colorado. You might be asking why this is important to you. Let’s Dive in.

What is Proposition 127?

The North American model for wildlife management is a science based, democratic system. It is designed to conserve wildlife resources for all citizens and eliminate frivolous, or commercial killings of wildlife. Proposition 127 ignores the research done by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife department and tries to override their policies to achieve their own agenda.

Proposition 127 is claimed to be just a ban on ‘trophy hunting’ of Mountain Lions and Bobcats. However, the practice of trophy hunting is already illegal in Colorado. Proposition 127 actually aims to prohibit all hunting of mountain lions and bobcats. This would have significant consequences for the future of Colorado’s, and states across the countries, wildlife management policies.

What is at stake?

If management of these predators is changed from the effective strategies in place now, a cascade effect on wildlife populations can take place. The Colorado Parks & Wildlife department will have to change other species management policies due to the impact of a population rise of predators. By removing public management on Mountain Lions or Bobcats, the Colorado Parks & Wildlife department will potentially have to spend time and taxpayer resources managing the population themselves.

If Mountain Lion and Bobcat populations are allowed to rise too much, they can reach an unsustainable amount and have heavy impacts on prey species like Deer, Elk and small game in the state. This proposition is not an attempt to save an animal that is in danger of population loss or exploitation but rather an attempt on ballot box biology that will set the tone for decisions across the country,

For more information or to find out how you can help, even if you’re out of state, please visit:

Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management

Colorado’s Wildlife Deserve Better