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Colorado Wildlife Council

CPW Committee

Mission & Purpose:

The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.​​ ​​​​​

Contact:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife 
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 
https://cowildlifecouncil.org/
wildlife.council@sta​te.co.us

Colorado Wildlife Council

Mission & Purpose:

The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.​​ ​​​​​

Contact:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife 
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 
https://cowildlifecouncil.org/
wildlife.council@sta​te.co.us

An introduction to the Wildlife Council

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

About the Colorado Wildlife Council

The Colorado Wildlife Council was created and developed by a ​​coalition of hunters, anglers and conservationists working together with livestock and agricultural organizations. The Council retains an advertising agency responsible for planning and executing the media strategy on which Council members give input.

The Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife appoints Council members and holds final approval authority for campaign plans. The program is funded by an education surcharge on each hunting and fishing license sold. The Council is made up of 9 members representing various interests throughout Colorado.

Learn More About the Council

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Meet the Council Members

Meet the council members who make all of this possible.

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Guiding Council Documents

See DNR’s accessibility page for requests for accommodations - documents provided by outside sources or created before July 2024 may not be fully accessible. 

Volunteer Opportunity: East Slope Angler Representative

As a Council member, you will work with professional advertising firms to guide impactful campaigns such as Hug a Hunter/Angler, This is the Wild Life, and Science in the Wild.

Submit an Application

Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
Please complete and submit the online application via the links below.
All applications can be submitted through our Google Form.
For questions, email Megan Schulz-Collins at [email protected].

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    Eligibility Requirements

    To be eligible for this specific seat, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    1. Must be a current Colorado resident.
    2. Must purchase a Colorado fishing license regularly.
    3. Must be nominated by an organized sportspersons group with regional or statewide membership.

    The Role & Expectations

    Council members provide professional expertise and strategic input on a volunteer basis.
    Responsibilities include:

    • Contribute their professional expertise and represent their constituents.
    • Guiding creative campaigns that promote the benefits of hunting and fishing.
    • Attend monthly meetings that alternate between in-person and virtual, with in-person meetings lasting 4-6 hours and virtual meetings lasting 2-3 hours.
    • Review meeting materials (1 hour) ahead of each meeting.
    • Provide input between meetings on the campaign.
    • Represent the Council’s mission to various partners and stakeholders.
    • Participate in council-assigned subcommittees and contribute their expertise, input, and ideation.
    Benefits
    • This is an unpaid position, but Council members are reimbursed for travel expenses for in-person meetings.
    • Members who volunteer 48+ hours per year are eligible for a free Colorado State Park Pass.
    • Directly influence how conservation and wildlife management are communicated to the public.

    Upcoming Meetings

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    May

    21

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: May 21st, 2026

    May 21, 2026 · 10:00am - May 21, 2026 · 2:00pm

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    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Jun

    18

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: June 18th, 2026

    Jun 18, 2026 · 10:00am - Jun 18, 2026 · 12:00pm

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Jul

    15

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: July 15th, 2026

    Jul 15, 2026 · 10:00am - Jul 15, 2026 · 2:00pm

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    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Past Meetings

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    Apr

    16

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: April 16th, 2026

    Apr 16, 2026 · 10:00am - Apr 16, 2026 · 12:00pm

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Mar

    18

    Colorado Wildlife Council Planning Retreat: March 18th-19th 2026

    Mar 18, 2026 · 10:00am - Mar 19, 2026 · 2:00pm

    Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Feb

    26

    Colorado Wildlife Council Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: February 26, 2026

    Feb 26, 2026 · 9:00am - Feb 26, 2026 · 9:30am

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Feb

    19

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: February 19th, 2026

    Feb 19, 2026 · 10:00am - Feb 19, 2026 · 12:00pm

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Jan

    22

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: January 22nd, 2026

    Jan 22, 2026 · 10:00am - Jan 22, 2026 · 2:00pm

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    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Dec

    18

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: December 18, 2025

    Dec 18, 2025 · 8:30am - Dec 18, 2025 · 2:00pm

    Virtual Meeting

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Nov

    20

    Colorado Wildlife Council/Hunter & Angler Subcommittee Meeting: November 20, 2025

    Nov 20, 2025 · 8:30am - Nov 20, 2025 · 12:00am

    Virtual Meeting

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Nov

    6

    Colorado Wildlife Council - Creative Production Subcommittee Meeting: November 6, 2025

    Nov 6, 2025 · 10:00am - Nov 6, 2025 · 11:00am

    Virtual Meeting

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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    Oct

    16

    Colorado Wildlife Council Meeting & Hunter/Angler Subcommittee Meeting: October 16, 2025

    Oct 16, 2025 · 8:30am - Oct 16, 2025 · 2:00pm

    CPW Headquarters - Bighorn Room

    The Colorado Wildlife Council was created in state law by the Colorado legislature in 1998. The council’s mission is to educate the general public about the benefits of wildlife, wildlife management, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado, specifically hunting and fishing.
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