Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment Takes Center Stage | TSV Roundup Week of September 7th, 2026

Colorado hunters and anglers face a pivotal vote that could shape wildlife management for generations. The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup covers the latest conservation and hunting news from across the country, with this week’s conversation focused on Colorado’s proposed constitutional right to hunt and fish. Marie Neumiller and Sofia Mollett join the show from Wyoming to discuss the effort, officially identified in the conversation as Amendment 83, and what Colorado voters need to understand before November. The discussion examines how the proposed amendment relates to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the role of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the state’s existing system for setting seasons, regulations, bag limits, and other wildlife management rules. Colorado Parks and Wildlife currently relies on its commission to establish regulations governing hunting, fishing, and wildlife management. The conversation also explores the broader conservation model supported by hunting and fishing, including license and permit revenue, excise taxes, public access, habitat conservation, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Beyond Colorado, the roundup covers expanded federal hunting and fishing access, black bear management in Florida, turkey dogs, dove season, angling depredation issues, and upcoming sportsmen’s events and conservation opportunities. For hunters, anglers, and anyone invested in wildlife policy, this conversation offers useful context on how conservation, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management intersect. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, and conservation policy conversations. Get the FREE Sportsmen’s Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Follow The Sportsmen’s Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices