Discussion about changes to CPW’s Big Game Season structure to highlight the SE Region Caucus on July 31: The Prowers Journal

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Changes to the structure of the 2025-2029 Big Game season, recently approved by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, will be the topic of discussions during the CPW Southeast Region Sportspersons’ Caucus, scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at region headquarters.

Regional Manager Frank McGee, other CPW leaders and biologists will explain how the policy changes affect hunting licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and black bear.

One key change limits over-the-counter archery permits to non-Colorado hunters, while keeping them available to Colorado residents west of Interstate 25 in Game Management Unit 140.

“This change was made to address concerns about overcrowding,” McGee said. “Over-the-counter permits offer hunters opportunities even if they haven’t drawn a tag that season. But there is concern that they attract too many nonresidents and crowd out resident hunters. We will discuss these changes and others.

“That’s why it’s important to attend caucus meetings. They’re essential to CPW’s ongoing effort to engage and educate hunters, anglers, and all other outdoor enthusiasts about our efforts to manage the state’s wildlife and provide the best recreational opportunities we can in our state parks. We want to make sure their questions and concerns are answered and addressed.”

The Sportspersons’ Caucus is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 at the CPW Southeast Region offices in Colorado Springs and will also be broadcast live online via a Zoom webinar.

The caucus is co-hosted by Ron Goodrich and Roger Tucker, the area delegates.

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What: CPW Southeast Region Athletes Caucus
When: 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Where: CPW Southeast Region offices, 4255 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, 80907 and broadcast online on Zoom. You must pre-register to watch on Zoom at

Click on this link or scan the QR code to register for the webinar:

Info: Call 719-227-5200 for more information or visit: https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/Roundtable.aspx