Everybody benefits from hunting & fishing - Colorado Wildlife Council

Colorado’s wildlife and landscapes are held in balance by conservation work, which is funded primarily with hunting and fishing license fees.

That includes research to study how wildlife populations are changing, the management of overpopulated and endangered species, restoration of vital wildlife habitat, and specific operations like fish hatcheries. These and other conservation programs help keep Colorado wild and beautiful. Explore our site to learn more about the amazing 960 plus wildlife species across Colorado and the role hunting and fishing plays in wildlife conservation.

How Hunting and Fishing Impact Colorado

The number of wildlife species in Colorado

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Acres protected by the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program since 2006

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Hatcheries in Colorado work with biologists to supply lakes and streams with fish each year

Colorado has the world’s largest elk population

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Number of jobs hunting and fishing support across Colorado

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Get Out in the Field

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side. Take an expedition into the field to meet the people who help keep Colorado’s wildlife wild. From real hunters to the team of biologists and wildlife managers who carefully study animals and protect habitats, these new videos will help you go deeper than ever before. Get to know the team of experts involved in wildlife conservation. They love what they do, and it shows. Check them out below.

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Happy #nationalhuntingandfishingday! 🎣 Hunting and fishing are crucial to Colorado's conservation efforts as fees collected from their licenses directly fund the state's conservation efforts. #ColoradoWildlifeCouncil #ColoradoLearn more at cowildlifecouncil.org/benefits/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Otters are a top river​​ predator. They help control the populations of species they prey on. They also play a critical role in indicating river health​​. ​​If the population is increasing, it indicates the ecosystem is healthy. If the population starts declining, it gives biologists a ​​​gauge of what may be happening in that system. 🦦 #ColoradoWildlifeCouncil #Colorado #otters ... See MoreSee Less
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