Extremist CPW Commission Appointments

[scpaisley]

Just in case no one saw or received the email from RMEF. Here's the link to send your rep a nice letter to ask that these people be kept off the commission. https://www.rmef.org/take-action/#/62

 

[SureShot]

Anybody know how the confirmation hearings turned out for these three commissioners? Wasn't it supposed to happen today?

 

[SureShot]

Nevermind. I just found it. Looks like it got kicked down the road again until next Tuesday.

 

[tailchasers]

Senate postponed the process today. Recreationalist and hunters raised a good amount of heII.

 

[montezumarchery]

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

 

[montezumarchery]

Since we have more time, do it, especially if you live on the front range!

 

[BeanMan]

Gary Skiba removed himself from consideration today

 

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

Thank God Skiba is out

 

[Katoom]

“non-human animals”

meaning…. what humans used to be able to just call “animals”, right?

 

[jims]

Thank you to everyone that contributed one way or other. I also saw postings with phone numbers to contact reps. If this happens in Colo it can easily spread to surrounding states!

 

[SureShot]

While it's great news Skiba removed himself, I wouldn't declare victory yet. Let's see how the confirmation hearing goes. And, remember, we're still down a sportsman's representative on the commission.

 

[montezumarchery]

It does make me wonder what animal rights nut job they will try to get in since Skiba removed himself.

 

[montezumarchery]

Colorado Senate delays vote on governor appointees to parks and wildlife commission as one commissioner steps down

Gary Skiba was appointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission in July 2023 and stepped down before confirmation amid opposition

coloradosun.com

 

[txhunter58]

So, this gets taken up today?

 

[Thill]

right now it is happening

Colorado Senate 2024 Legislative Day 063

Meeting on the Senate Floor

sg001-harmony.sliq.net

 

[Thill]

Encourage you to listen if you can.

Great insight and comments from the stakeholders

Preserve the Brand - Vote no on the 2 nominees
The commission isn't about promoting your personally beliefs and agenda!
Nominees are not a good fit!

My 2 cents -
I think we are finally going to get a movement and organization of sportspeople and the groups they represent - regardless of the decision today.

 

[Thill]

I am sick - we now have an anti hunter on the commission.

 

[3Sons]

I am also sick. Mostly for my kids.

 

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

Not sure why you guys are surprised. Skiba would have also got appointed had he not dropped out. Polis' agenda has been clear since day one. The real bewilderment is supposed hunters that voted for him.

 

[HntHrdr]

Well didn’t do much good, there were 4 Dems that crossed party isles to vote against but the majority voted for confirmation and confirmed them…

 

[clark33]

Im a non res from WA and we are going through the same thing. I have sent emails to the CO senators via howl.org and would hope you’d do the same when you see something come across for WA. United front, doesn’t matter what state.

 

[Thill]

Frontrange Sportspeople- we need your help!!!

We now officially know which senators have our backs.

I thought we had united enough to get this one corrected. My head was in the sand.

 

[Thill]

Well didn’t do much good, there were 4 Dems that crossed party isles to vote against but the majority voted for confirmation and confirmed them…

Yes and they all represent rural areas - It is good at least this group couldn't be influenced by Polis.

It kills me to think that all 19 voted against outdoor recreation. Surely a couple of those are sportspeople and could have also crossed the party line. I hope these people pay when election time comes up. All of them need removed and some entity needs to start posting this group to there constituents to inform them how they are being represented.

The rift between rural and urban grows stronger!

 

[montezumarchery]

And NEXT ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK...SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPONS

 

[ORIONTHEHUNTER]

Then lions, bobcats, and lynx

 

[txhunter58]

I know Gary withdrew his name, did they confirm a replacement? If so, was that one a problem?

 

[street]

I'm a front ranger, contacted reps many times to vote no. I'll be following up about how they voted.

 

[scpaisley]

The mountain lion/bobcat/lynx ban can be seen here. More than likely will be on the ballot this fall even though theres already a challenge to it at state supreme court. https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Initiatives/titleBoard/filings/2023-2024/101Final.pdf

The gun ban is terrible, any weapon with a threaded barrel or a detachable magazine/clip is essentially banned. Got a threaded barrel for a muzzle brake? Banned. Semi-auto pistol? Banned. Its just purposely poorly worded.

 

[3Sons]

Is there a list of how the votes were cast by each senator? I looked but was only able to find the totals. I am also very interested in following up to make sure they hear plenty from one of their constituents they purportedly represent.

 

[Thill]

I know Gary withdrew his name, did they confirm a replacement? If so, was that one a problem?

No he was the better choice that Jess - The talk is they pulled him as a sacrifice and will continual to delay the vote until they find a replacement.

It sounds like sportpeople need to stock up on Vaseline, because we could take it up the __arse____, with the lame duck Governor and his 19 buddies supporting his agenda.

And yes I am having a meltdown over what has happened and how it played out!

 

[txhunter58]

Can someone clarify for me? As I understand it, three were appointed, one withdrew, and the other two were approved. Are both of these that were approved animal rightists?

And what happens about the third position?

 

[txhunter58]

I feel for you guys. Polis can do a lot more damage in the next three years. At least that will be the end of him.

 

[tailchasers]

I feel for you guys. Polis can do a lot more damage in the next three years. At least that will be the end of him.

And he realizes this too.

 

[Snoopdogg]

Boys, smells like California Jr. My condolences.

This will affect me too as a frequent Colorado hunter.

 

[RRCowboyStar]

This names the Senators

Colorado Senate OKs — after contentious debate — Polis' parks and wildlife appointees

The state Senate on Tuesday approved two appointments made by Gov. Jared Polis to the state Parks and Wildlife Commission but ended the nomination of a third, who chose to

www.coloradopolitics.com

 

[RRCowboyStar]

After searching, at least I see my Senator Rod Pelton (R) voted against confirmation.