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Plain English Summary
This measure would ban the hunting of mountain lions and bobcats for trophies in Colorado. It would make it illegal to kill these animals for sport or to keep their pelts, claws, or other body parts as hunting trophies.
If YES
Mountain lions and bobcats could no longer be legally hunted for sport or trophies in Colorado
confidence: high
Possession of mountain lion and bobcat pelts, claws, and other body parts from trophy hunting would be prohibited
confidence: high
Wildlife management of these species would rely on non-hunting methods for population control
confidence: medium
Mountain lion and bobcat populations might increase in some areas of the state
confidence: medium
If NO
Current hunting regulations for mountain lions and bobcats would remain in place
confidence: high
Licensed hunters could continue to legally hunt these animals according to state wildlife agency rules
confidence: high
Wildlife officials would maintain current population management practices including hunting seasons
confidence: high
Hunting license fees from mountain lion and bobcat hunting would continue to fund wildlife programs
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. The measure could affect hunting license revenue and wildlife management costs.
TL;DR
This measure would ban trophy hunting of mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado.
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