October 22nd 2024.
In Colorado, there is a lot of buzz around Proposition 127, a controversial ballot measure that aims to ban the hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx. While the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency is not allowed to take a stance on political issues, a group of its employees has decided to speak out.
The Colorado Wildlife Employees Protective Association, which represents over 200 employees, recently released a resolution expressing their belief that decisions about wildlife should be left to the professionals at Parks and Wildlife who rely on science-based research. This includes wildlife officers, biologists, technicians, and other staff who have dedicated their careers to preserving Colorado's diverse wildlife for future generations.
Casey Westbrook, the association's president and a district wildlife manager at Parks and Wildlife, emphasized the importance of keeping wildlife management in the hands of those who understand it best. He stated, "Colorado's wildlife story is written because of our membership and those who have come before us have devoted our careers to following the best available research and proven wildlife management strategies."
Although the association's resolution and statement do not explicitly mention Proposition 127, Westbrook explained in an interview that the measure was the catalyst for their decision to speak out. He added that the association felt a need to clarify their position on the issue.
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