The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has officially adopted the female sub-quota regulation. This outcome is a triumph for balanced management and the long-term health of our mountain lion populations. I appreciate the dedication shown by those who advocated for this necessary change.
February 22, 2016
Final supporters
We, the Sportsmen and citizens of Colorado, petition the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement a female sub-quota to their current mountain lion harvest management structure.
The state does not regulate the proportion of females harvested per quota for each Game Management Unit, so the female component of the statewide annual harvest remains above acceptable levels. The over harvest of females heavily contributes to a decrease in Colorado’s mountain lion population, resulting in the inability of the state’s lion population to provide optimal levels of trophy sized males. This has negative financial implications for sportsmen, outfitters, and local communities that depend on sustainable lion populations.
I demand that the Colorado Parks and Wildlife create a female sub-quota regulation of 20% (or less) without raising quotas for the 2016-2017 mountain lion hunting season and include a mountain lion pursuit only season to compensate hounds men for GMU’s closed early due to the female sub-quota regulation.
Updates
January 22, 2016
The petition has now surpassed one hundred signatures. This level of engagement confirms that many others recognize the necessity of implementing a female sub-quota to ensure the long-term sustainability of our mountain lion population.
January 20, 2016
The petition has now surpassed two hundred and fifty signatures. This level of engagement demonstrates that many stakeholders recognize the necessity of adjusting the current harvest management structure.
Reached 250 supporters
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
The steady growth of this petition reflects a growing consensus regarding the necessity of sustainable wildlife management practices in Colorado. This momentum confirms that a significant portion of the public values the long-term health of our mountain lion populations.
Reached 100 supporters
January 19, 2016
62 Comments
I thought it strange, as a hunter, that people were taking female lions and not passing on them. I don't see the taking of females in big cats to be a positive thing unless it is a true problem animal.
I think it is a great idea sub quota and pursuit season. We regulate cow elk to bull elk licenses and does deer to buck deer. Lion should be the same way. Leland Reinier
Bad idea females should be harvested same way male lions should too. Not only do we need the females around to keep the toms around but they also keep the kittens coming and keeping the population going. So my opinion keep a limit to how many females are killed in a unit.
I would love to see this for all western states. I have over 30 years of interactions with mountain lions. Its disapointing to me to see their numbers so low. We search the so called " honey holes " only to find they are almost gone.. please save them if you don't no one will.
There should be limits on female mtn lions to maintain healthy mtn lions and to have a long term mtn lion hunts .
We need a pursuit season all year long. These lions are becoming fearless of humans we need to be able to run them and make them afraid of humans once again. Along with bears
Management is the key to a successful wild life population.
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The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has officially adopted the female sub-quota regulation. This outcome is a triumph for balanced management and the long-term health of our mountain lion populations. I appreciate the dedication shown by those who advocated for this necessary change.
February 22, 2016
Final supporters
We, the Sportsmen and citizens of Colorado, petition the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement a female sub-quota to their current mountain lion harvest management structure.
The state does not regulate the proportion of females harvested per quota for each Game Management Unit, so the female component of the statewide annual harvest remains above acceptable levels. The over harvest of females heavily contributes to a decrease in Colorado’s mountain lion population, resulting in the inability of the state’s lion population to provide optimal levels of trophy sized males. This has negative financial implications for sportsmen, outfitters, and local communities that depend on sustainable lion populations.
I demand that the Colorado Parks and Wildlife create a female sub-quota regulation of 20% (or less) without raising quotas for the 2016-2017 mountain lion hunting season and include a mountain lion pursuit only season to compensate hounds men for GMU’s closed early due to the female sub-quota regulation.
Updates
January 22, 2016
The petition has now surpassed one hundred signatures. This level of engagement confirms that many others recognize the necessity of implementing a female sub-quota to ensure the long-term sustainability of our mountain lion population.
January 20, 2016
The petition has now surpassed two hundred and fifty signatures. This level of engagement demonstrates that many stakeholders recognize the necessity of adjusting the current harvest management structure.
Reached 250 supporters
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
The steady growth of this petition reflects a growing consensus regarding the necessity of sustainable wildlife management practices in Colorado. This momentum confirms that a significant portion of the public values the long-term health of our mountain lion populations.
Reached 100 supporters
January 19, 2016
62 Comments
When females with cubs are shot, the cubs die horrible drawn-out deaths of starvation. Even when she is NO LONGER lactating, a female needs months to teach the young to hunt for themselves. I hope to see this implemented.
I thought it strange, as a hunter, that people were taking female lions and not passing on them. I don't see the taking of females in big cats to be a positive thing unless it is a true problem animal.
I think it is a great idea sub quota and pursuit season. We regulate cow elk to bull elk licenses and does deer to buck deer. Lion should be the same way. Leland Reinier
Bad idea females should be harvested same way male lions should too. Not only do we need the females around to keep the toms around but they also keep the kittens coming and keeping the population going. So my opinion keep a limit to how many females are killed in a unit.
I would love to see this for all western states. I have over 30 years of interactions with mountain lions. Its disapointing to me to see their numbers so low. We search the so called " honey holes " only to find they are almost gone.. please save them if you don't no one will.
There should be limits on female mtn lions to maintain healthy mtn lions and to have a long term mtn lion hunts .
We need a pursuit season all year long. These lions are becoming fearless of humans we need to be able to run them and make them afraid of humans once again. Along with bears
Management is the key to a successful wild life population.
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When females with cubs are shot, the cubs die horrible drawn-out deaths of starvation. Even when she is NO LONGER lactating, a female needs months to teach the young to hunt for themselves. I hope to see this implemented.