By Shannon Lukens.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications from hunters, anglers, and trappers to join the Sportsperson’s Roundtable. CPW says in a press release that it is “an opportunity to share insights with CPW on critical wildlife management and recreation issues.” Meetings are twice a year, with some virtual. A link to apply is on our website. The deadline is Oct. 17.

Application for the CPW Sportsperson’s Roundtable

 

Press Release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Sept. 16, 2025.

CPW is now accepting applications for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting applications from hunters, anglers and trappers to join the Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open from Sept. 16 through Oct. 17, 2025.

Volunteering for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable is an opportunity to share insights with CPW on critical wildlife management and recreation issues.

CPW aims to maintain a geographically diverse membership on the Roundtable, ensuring that all regions of the state are represented. The Sportsperson’s Roundtable is currently accepting applications from sportspeople in the Northwest, Southeast and Southwest regions.

How to Apply
Complete the CPW Sportsperson’s Roundtable Membership Application online before the deadline of Oct. 17, 2025, at 5 p.m. MT.

CPW staff will make selections and notify you about whether or not you are selected. For more information about the process, email Jonathan Boydston at jonathan.boydston@state.co.us or Ben Sharp at benjamin.sharp@state.co.us.

Sportsperson’s Roundtable
CPW depends on feedback and advice from our state’s hunters and anglers to make the best decisions about managing fish, wildlife and habitat. The Sportsperson’s Roundtable fosters information sharing between the hunting, angling, and trapping community and CPW on issues related to wildlife recreation and management in Colorado.

Roundtable members serve two-year terms. Responsibilities of members include:

• Participating in a half or full-day in-person meeting twice a year and occasional virtual meetings. Travel to in-person meetings is at the member’s expense.
• Attending regional CPW Sportsperson’s Meetings and other meetings with hunters, anglers and trappers in your area.
• Maintaining strong relationships with fellow sportspeople and staying informed about current events and emerging issues.
• Identifying topics for discussion at Roundtable meetings. Actively sharing information and ideas with Roundtable members and CPW staff during and between meetings.
• Providing your contact information on the CPW Roundtable webpage and being available to sportspersons around the state to discuss information pertinent to the Roundtable.

To learn more about the Sportsperson’s Roundtable and open seats, visit EngageCPW.