Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) Southwest Region is calling all hunters and anglers to mark their calendars for February 19, when the organization will host its next virtual sportspersons meeting. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is slated from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be accessible via CPW's YouTube channel and Zoom for those looking to dive into a series of discussions pertinent to the outdoor sporting community.
The meeting promises a packed agenda, with updates on legislative sessions provided by CPW Legislative Analyst Sarah Hamming, and a look into potential changes to the big game draw process by CPW Regulations Manager Danielle Isenhart. These changes, aiming for implementation before the 2028 draw, would be crucial for sportspersons invested in the hunt. This virtual assembly will not only serve as a platform for CPW staff updates but also as a stage for a roundtable helmed by Mia Anstine and Roger Cesario, Southwest Region representatives to the statewide Sportsperson’s Roundtable.
Region Manager Cory Chick expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming gathering, stating, "We look forward to this discussion with our caucus representatives who help us gather the questions and concerns of the sportspersons community and bring those forward to our staff." Chick elucidated, "These meetings are a great opportunity for sportspersons to get involved and have their voices heard with so many big topics open for discussion," as obtained by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Additional talking points include the setting of licenses for nonresident archery and recent developments from aquatic and terrestrial sections of CPW. Another notable topic is the construction of a new Southwest Region office, along with information on the temporary relocation of the Durango Customer Service Center during the said construction. With a variety of substantive issues laid on the table, the virtual meeting is set to be an essential event for those in the sportspersons community looking to stay informed and involved.
