Tag: proposition 127
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Animal-related measures fail in Colorado
Three ballot measures pushed by animal rights activists in Denver and statewide failed on Election Day. The statewide measure aimed to forbid hunting of big cats, while measures in Denver asked voters to prohibit the sale of furs and shut down a local slaughterhouse. Proposition 127, a statewide measure that sought to ban the “trophy”…
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Measure to ban ‘trophy hunting’ of big cats in Colorado fails
A ballot measure seeking to prohibit the hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx is losing, according to early results. About 55% are opposing Proposition 127, according to unofficial preliminary results released posted after 10 p.m. The latest vote tally showed 44.5% voting in favor of the ban. The initiative would banned the “trophy hunting” of these…
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Colorado wildlife employees group issues resolution supporting science-based wildlife management
An organization representing hundreds of current and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees has penned a resolution supporting “science-based wildlife conservation.” The resolution, approved by the association’s board on Oct. 9, said it is “self-evident that all wildlife in Colorado is best protected, enhanced, and managed via the science-based wildlife management professionals employed by the State…