Senators reject 2 of Polis’s appointments for 3 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission seats

2 Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners resign, 1 confirmed amid debate over future of wildlife management

CPW Commissioners John Emerick and Chris Sichko withdrew their nominations prior to a vote on the Senate floor Friday morning; Frances Silva Blayney received unanimous support.

Senators reject 2 of Polis’ appointments for 3 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission seats

The Colorado Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee rejected two of Gov. Jared Polis’ three appointments for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Wednesday, April 22, amid concerns that the nominations would skew the citizen, volunteer board toward anti-hunting, extreme wildlife beliefs.  Frances Silva Blayney, who co-owns a fly-fishing outfitter in Colorado Springs with her daughter, was unanimously approved by the committe…

Senators reject 2 of Polis’s appointments for 3 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission seats

The Colorado Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee rejected two of Gov. Jared Polis’s three appointments for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Wednesday, April 22, amid concerns that the nominations would skew the citizen, volunteer board toward anti-hunting, extreme wildlife beliefs.  Frances Silva Blayney, who co-owns a fly-fishing outfitter in Colorado Springs with her daughter, was unanimously approved by the committ…

Colorado Governor Under Fire After Putting Anti-Hunter Activitsts in Wildlife Commission: 'Banning Guns is The End Goal of Democrats'

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has been in the spotlight after being accused of “stacking the Wildlife Commission with extreme animal rights and anti-hunting appointees since taking office in 2019.” These allegations have resonated among Colorado residents, as many hunting advocates have criticized the government. Reports from the Colorado Sun indicate that opponents have accused the governor of appointing three new Parks and Wildlife commissione…