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The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission convenes for a hybrid meeting in Grand Junction on Wednesday and Thursday, May 6-7.
On the agenda Wednesday is the adoption of all limited license numbers for black bear, deer, elk, pronghorn and moose for all game management units in the state that have limited licenses for these species for the 2026 big game seasons.
Thursday morning is an update on the Wolf Program. Two Wolf Damage Claims are on the agenda to be recommended for approval for $262,768,77.
The meeting will be streamed live on CPW’s YouTube page.
A complete agenda along with all materials for the meeting are available on CPW’s website for public review.
The public is encouraged to provide written comments to the commission. Comments may be provided through EngageCPW.org
Press Release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife; April 29, 2026.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet May 6-7
April 29, 2026
Grand Junction, Colo — Next week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) will convene for a hybrid meeting in Grand Junction. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 6, and recess at 3:20 p.m. The commission will reconvene at 8 a.m. on Thu., May 7, and adjourn at 2:30 p.m.
A complete agenda along with all materials for this meeting is available on CPW’s website for public review. The meeting will be streamed live on CPW’s YouTube page.
The commission will open for final consideration of the following: Adoption of all limited license numbers for black bear, deer, elk, pronghorn and moose for all game management units in the state that have limited licenses for these species for the 2026 big game seasons.
The commission will also consider emergency regulations to open campgrounds in the newly established Pikes Peak Recreation Area.
The commission will also consider final regulatory changes to establish a firearms training and safety course record fee as required by SB25-003 (Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices), codified at section 33-9-115, C.R.S.
Additional agenda items include:
- Department of Natural Resources update
- Department of Agriculture update
- GOCO Update
- Financial Update
- CPW Human Dimensions Program Update
- Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program – 2025 RFP Vote
- Chair Update: Habitat Stamp Committee
- Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program – 2026 RFP Update
- Wolf Program Update
- Prairie Dog Conservation Programs
- Strategic Plan Presentation
- 2026 OHV Trail Grant Funding Recommendations
- Commission Officer Elections
The Consent Agenda includes:
- Wolf Damage Claims Recommended for Approval – Above $20K
- Wildlife Damage Claims Recommended for Denial
- License Suspension Appeals
- Real Estate
The public is encouraged to provide written comments to the commission. Comments may be provided through EngageCPW.org. Please see the May Commission Meeting webpage for detailed information regarding public comment at the May meeting. Details on providing oral public comments for hybrid meetings are available on CPW’s website.
The commission meets regularly and travels to communities around the state to facilitate public participation. This opportunity keeps constituents informed about the development of regulations and how the commission works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to manage the parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation programs administered by the agency.
Learn more about the Parks and Wildlife Commission on CPW’s website.
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