Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission

• Agency/Organization: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

• Region: Statewide 

• Issue Area: Parks and Wildlife/Environment

• Mission Statement: The mission of the commission and the division is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. 

• Time Commitment: Term length is 4 years. No member is permitted to serve more than two consecutive terms. The Commission meets 8-12 times per year at locations around the state of Colorado.

• Membership Criteria: Statute 33-9-101(3)(a). There are 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows: 

  • Three members who are sports persons who can demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of wildlife issues and who have obtained a hunting or fishing license issued under this title 33 for at least each of the three years prior to their appointments. One of the members appointed pursuant to this subsection (3)(a)(I) must be an outfitter registered pursuant to article 145 of title 12.

  • Three members who are actively involved in production agriculture as owners or lessees of the agricultural property and owners or partial owners of the commodities produced on the land and who can demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of wildlife issues;

  • Three members who can demonstrate that they regularly engage in outdoor recreation and utilize parks resources. One member appointed under this subparagraph (III) shall represent a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the conservation and enhancement of Colorado’s wildlife and habitat; recognizes and promotes primarily nonconsumptive wildlife use; and has expertise in wildlife issues, wildlife habitat, or wildlife management; and

  • Two members appointed from the public at-large.

  • Of the voting members appointed to the commission, there shall not be a difference of more than one person between those members affiliated with any major political party. To the extent possible, voting members shall be appointed to the commission in a manner that ensures balanced geographical representation of diverse areas of the state. At least four voting members shall be appointed from west of the continental divide." 

• Compensation: Per statute 33-9-101(8), for each day actually engaged in the duties of the commission, the commission members are entitled to receive a per diem amount of fifty dollars, together with all actual and necessary travel expenses to be paid after the expenses are incurred. 

• Contact Information: 

  • Website

  • Application

  • Email: dnr_cpwcommission@state.co.us