Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
CPW Committee
Mission & Purpose:
Contact:
c/o Commission Assistant
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
[email protected]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
Mission & Purpose:
Contact:
c/o Commission Assistant
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
[email protected]
Submit Meeting Comments
To ensure that your comments are included in the rulemaking record and presented to the Commission, please send emails to: [email protected]. Comments must be provided by the deadlines indicated in the table below to be received by the Commission prior to the meeting.
If you are interested in providing virtual public comment during the meeting, you must register in advance by the date and time shown in the table below . For those who sign up to provide virtual public comment, you will receive an email from CPW staff with instructions for how to log into the virtual meeting.
Public comments are also accepted on a walk-in basis at Commission meetings by filling out a blue slip at the registration table.
CPW staff will facilitate the public comment by calling on an individual by name. Staff will notify each person when their time has elapsed and the Commission Chair will ask if there are any Commissioner questions. After questions have been addressed, the next person will be called. Each member of the public will be limited to no more than 3 minutes for oral public comment. When time is limited, oral public comments may be restricted to 2 minutes.
Public comment will be time permitting, as guided by the Chair to ensure adequate time for meeting business. It is possible that not all who request time to speak will be able to as the total amount of time for public testimony will be limited in order to allow the Commission to conduct all of its scheduled business.
Requests to speak about a subject not on the planned agenda may be made by emailing a written request to the Commission ([email protected]) 30 or more days before the meeting.
Such requests must include the speaker's name, address, phone number, subject to be discussed, and amount of time needed. Each request will be answered promptly.
Comment Submission Deadlines
Meeting Date |
Description |
Location |
Comment Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
January 10-11 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Denver |
January 5 at 12:00 pm MT |
March 13-14 |
Virtual Meeting |
Online |
March 12 at 4:00 pm MT |
April 5 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Denver |
April 3 at 12:00 pm MT |
May 1-2 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Montrose |
April 26 at 12:00 pm MT |
June 12-13 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Winter Park |
June 7 at 12:00 pm MT |
July 18-19 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Meeker |
July 12 at 12:00 pm MT |
August 22-23 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Colorado Springs |
August 16 at 12:00 pm MT |
October 3 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Denver |
September 27 at 12:00 pm MT |
November 14-15 |
Hybrid Meeting |
Lamar |
November 8 at 12:00 pm MT |
Meet the Commission
The 11 voting members of the commission include three members who are sportspersons, one of whom must be an outfitter; three agricultural producers; three recreationalists, including one from a non-profit, non-consumptive wildlife organization; two at-large members. Members are expected to represent all parks and wildlife-related issues, regardless of their affiliation. A minimum of four commissioners must be from west of the Continental Divide.
Dallas May
Chair, Agriculture Representative; Lamar, CO
As he was growing up, May watched most of the remaining ranches around be converted to farmland.
Richard Reading
Vice Chair, Public at Large Representative; Denver, CO
Richard Reading, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Science and Conservation at Butterfly Pavilion.
Karen Bailey
Secretary, Member at Large Representative; Boulder, CO
Karen Bailey, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Jessica Beaulieu
Outdoor Recreation and Parks Utilization Representative, Denver
Jessica Beaulieu is an active attorney and the manager of the University of Denver’s Animal Law Program.
Marie Haskett
Sportspersons and Outfitters; Meeker, CO
Marie Haskett is the owner and operator of JML Outfitters and Horse Crazy camp for kids. She is a 3rd generation outfitter, taking over the business from her mother.
Tai Jacober
Agriculture Producers Representative
Tai Jacober of Carbondale was appointed to serve on the Commission as a representative of agriculture producers west of the Continental Divide, with a term expiring July 1, 2027. Jacober is a distinguished rancher and owner of Phoenix Ranching, a thriving cattle operation across multiple counties. Once the largest producer of grass-fed beef in Colorado, Jacober brings a robust background in production agriculture to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Jack Murphy
Outdoor Recreation and Parks Utilization Representative, Aurora
Jack is a co-founder and president of Urban Wildlife Rescue which provides humane solutions to wildlife conflicts, wildlife education and wildlife rehabilitation.
Gabriel Otero
Sportspersons Representative and a member West of the Continental Divide; Fruita, CO
Born and raised in western Colorado, Gabriel is a fourth generation Coloradan, avid sportsman and conservationist.
Murphy Robinson
Sportsperson Representative
Murphy Robinson of Littleton was appointed to serve on the Commission as a representative of sportspersons, with a term expiring July 1, 2027. Murphy’s childhood passion for fishing and bird hunting evolved into big game hunting during his time as a police officer in a region with a strong hunting culture.
James Jay Tutchton
Outdoor Recreation, Parks Utilization and Nonconsumptive Wildlife Representative; Hasty, CO
Jay Tutchton is the Preserve Manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) based in Bent County, Colorado.
Eden Vardy
Production Agriculture Representative; Aspen, CO
Born in the middle-east to a mixed north-African-Afghani-Iranian family and raised in the highlands of Colorado, Eden Vardy experienced first-hand the dramatic impacts of climate change his whole life, and is dedicated to solving them.
Dan Gibbs
Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Ex-Officio/Non-Voting Member, Denver
As Executive Director, Dan Gibbs leads the development and execution of the Department’s initiatives for the balanced management of the state’s natural resources.
Kate Greenberg
Commissioner of Agriculture, Ex-Officio/Non-Voting Member, Denver
Kate Greenberg was appointed the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture by Governor Jared Polis in December 2018.
Jeff Davis
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director, Denver
Prior to leading CPW, Jeff had a nearly 23-year career with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, serving as an Area Habitat Biologist, a Forest and Fish Section Manager, the Deputy Assistant Director and the Assistant Director of WDFW’s Habitat Program.
Policies and Resolutions
Parks and Wildlife Commission policies serve as general rules and statements of principle that provide guidance to the Commission and the Division. These policies focus on fundamental issues that exist year after year. Once a policy has been established by the Commission the Division focuses on the actual implementation.
Commission resolutions are formal statements adopted on an as needed basis to reflect the opinion, will or intent of the Commission on a specific issue.
Parks and Wildlife
- Commission Rulemaking Process (Updated January 2013)
- Bear Feeding Policy (Updated September 2013)
- Chronic Wasting Disease (Updated November 2015)
- Management of Wildlife Populations (Updated November 2015)
- Emergency Winter Feeding (Updated November 2015)
- Financial Reserve Policy (Updated June 2015)
- Fair Chase Policy (Updated June 2016)
- Shooting Ranges Policy (Updated January 2017)
- Commission Operations, Communications, and Procedures (Updated January 2019)
- Sponsorship Policy (Updated January 2019)
- High Lake Management Policy (Updated June 2019)
- Whirling Disease Policy (Updated June 2019)
- Wild and Gold Medal Trout Management Policy (Updated June 2019)
- Planning Policy (Updated September 2019)
- Public Rulemaking Petitions (Updated June 2020)
- Occupancy and Use of Division-Owned Living Quarters (Updated January 2021)
- Conflict of Interest (Updated May 2021)
- Naming of State Parks, State Recreation Areas, and State Wildlife Areas and Features (Updated March 2022)
- Recreational State Trails Committee (Updated June 2022)
- Public Comment Policy (Updated June 2024)
Wildlife
- Private Donations (Updated February 2007)
- Energy Development on State Wildlife Areas (Updated June 2007)
- Distribution of Non-resident Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose (Updated August 2007)
- Predator Policy (Updated October 2007)
- Energy Development in Colorado (Updated September 2007)
- Use of State Wildlife Areas (Updated October 2007)
- Drawing License Limitations for Nonresident (Updated September 2009)
- Land and Water Acquisition (Updated July 2010)
Parks
- Donations (Updated January 1990)
- Donations-Land and Water Conservation Funds (Updated January 1990)
- Donation of Material Objects (Updated January 1990)
- Easement and Rights-of-Way Across State Property (Updated January 1990)
- Equal Opportunity for Use of Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Programs (Updated January 1990)
- Land and Water Conservation Fund Programs (Updated January 1990)
- Noxious Pests (Updated July 1990)
- Retail Products and Marina Service Pricing (Updated April 2005)
Parks and Wildlife
- 23-01: Regarding Reintroduction of Gray Wolves (Updated May 2023)
- 22-01: Wolf Reintroduction and Management (Updated September 2022)
- 20-02: Regarding Rules to Implement S.B. 19-181 for Protection of Wildlife Resources (Updated September 2020)
- 20-01: Support for Secure, Long-term and Dedicated Funding for Land and Water Conservation, WIldlife Management, Parks and Outdoor Recreation (Updated June 2020)
- 19-02: Reaffirming Support for the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America's Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources (Updated November 2019)
- 19-01: Regarding Support for Governor Polis's Executive Order D 2019-011: Conserving Colorado's Big Game Winter Ranges and Migration Corridors (Updated November 2019)
- 18-01: Supporting Reauthorization by the General Assembly of the Colorado Lottery Division in 2018 (Updated February 2018)
- 17-02: Regarding Support for Transfer of the Medano Ranch to Great San Dunes National Preserve (Updated November 2017)
- 17-01: Regarding Support for Legislations that Allows CPW to Operate Like a Business Enterprise with Regard to the Price for Goods and Services (Updated January 2017)
- 16-02: Regarding Support for the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America's Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources (Updated August 2016)
- 16-01: Regarding Introduction/Reintroduction of Wolves (Updated January 2016)
- 15-01: Regarding Colorado State Forest State Park (Updated September 2015)
- 14-02: Recognition of CPW Commission Service Resolution (Updated July 2014)
Wildlife
- 06-01: Resolution Regarding Energy Development (Updated July 2006)
- 06-02: Resolution Regarding Elk Management in Rocky Mountain National Park (Updated May 2008)
- 08-01: Resolution Regarding Rules to Implement HB07-1298 (Updated July 2008)
- 08-02: Resolution regarding comments on OGCC HB 1298 draft rules (Updated October 2008)
- 08-03: Resolution regarding participation in OGCC HB 1298 Stakeholder Process (July 2010)
- 10-01: Resolution Regarding Public Hunting Access in Wind Farm Developments (July 2012)
- 12-01: Resolution Regarding the 75th Anniversary of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs (May 2012)
- 12-02: Resolution Regarding the Suspension of the Wildlife Cash Fund Balance Policy
Regulatory Schedule
View the 2024 Regulatory Schedule.
*This regulatory calendar is subject to change. Chapters may be added or removed from the calendar based on Commission direction or on an as-needed basis.
* The listed regulatory subjects and issues shall be considered pursuant to the Commission's authority in sections 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S. (the “Wildlife Act), and especially sections 33-1-104, 33-1-106, 33-1-107, 33-1-108, 33-1-121, 33-2-104, 33-2-105, 33-2-106, 33-3-104, 33-4-101, 33-4-102 and 33-5.5-102, 33-6-107, 33-6-109, 33-6-112, 33-6-113, 33-6-114, 33-6-114.5, 33-6-117, 33-6-119, 33-6-121, 33-6-124, 33-6-125, 33-6-127, 33-6-128, 33-6- 130, 33-6-205, 33-6-206, 33-6-207, 33-6-208, 33-6-209, C.R.S., and in sections 33-10-101 to 33-33-113, C.R.S. (the “Parks Act”), and especially sections 33- 10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10.5-107, 33-11-109, 33-12-101, 33-12-103, 33-12-103.5, 33-12-106, 33-12.5-103, 33-13-103, 33-13-104, 33-13-106, 33-13-109, 33- 13-110, 33-13-111, 33-14-107, 33-14.5-107, 33-32-103 and 33-33-105. C.R.S.
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Feb
24
Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting: February 24, 2021
Wednesday, Feb 24
Virtual Meeting
Jan
13
Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting: January 13-14, 2021
Wednesday, Jan 13 - Thursday, Jan 14
Virtual Meeting