HB 25-1258

House Bill 25-1258, known as the "Scientific Wildlife Management" bill, aims to change how Colorado manages its wildlife. Instead of relying solely on hunting and trapping, it requires the state to use the most current scientific research to create rules that protect wildlife and maintain a healthy ecosystem for everyone in Colorado. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now official policy and must be followed by those managing wildlife in the state.

Official Summary

In Colorado's wildlife statutes, the legislative declaration commits the state to use hunting, trapping, and fishing as the primary methods of effecting wildlife harvests. The bill requires the parks and wildlife commission to use the best available wildlife and ecological science to adopt rules that benefit wildlife, whole ecosystem health, and all Coloradans. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)