Resources

Below you’ll find a collection of credible studies, reports, and organizations that highlight the important role of hunting and fishing in Colorado’s economy, wildlife management, and communities.

Economic Impact of Hunting & Fishing in Colorado

Colorado Wildlife Council

Summarizes the broad economic contributions of hunting and fishing across the state.
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BBC Research & Consulting Report (2002)

Foundational economic analysis of hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching in Colorado.
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Pew Charitable Trusts (2018)

Economic contributions of hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching on BLM lands in Colorado.
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Colorado Parks & Wildlife – Future Generations Act Report (2024)

Highlights CPW’s overall economic impact, largely funded through hunting and fishing license revenue.
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Hunters Feeding Colorado Families

Bringing Elk and Venison to Food Pantries - (Collective Colorado, 2024)

Overview of Colorado’s wild game donation programs and their impact on hunger relief.
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Food Bank of the Rockies

Partners with hunters to process and distribute donated venison and elk to families in need.
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Studies on Wild Game as a Food Source

The Wild Harvest Initiative

Research initiative focused on the scale and value of wild-harvested game as a sustainable, nutrient-dense food source.
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“The magnitude and economic replacement value of wild meat obtained from ‘recreational’ big game hunting in the United States” - (Mahoney et al., 2026)

Peer-reviewed study showing the massive food value of wild game. Colorado hunters lead the nation in meals generated per day spent hunting.
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Economic Benefit

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Science-Based Wildlife Management

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Protect Wild Colorado

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Protect the Traditions

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