Colorado Wildlife Federation

Did you know we have a "Pay It Forward" program for our BOW participants?
When you donate through the Pay It Forward button, you are helping us fund scholarships for more women to attend our BOW workshops!

To help our scholarship fund, click here: https://pro.gofundme.com/give/775188/ #!/donation/checkout

Women belong outdoors. 🌲 🎣
Register today for our 2026 Becoming An Outdoors Woman Weekend. This year, we are headed back to CSU Mountain Campus in Bellvue, Colorado. Enjoy a weekend filled with sisterhood and community as you learn new skills to safely enjoy the outdoors.
Learn more here: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/bow-weekend-2026/e775188 #

Limited tickets left! Enter today to win the 2026 Elk License "Governor's Tag" raffle.

The raffle drawing will take place on June 13. Get your tickets now!
https://coloradowildlife.org/elk-license-raffle/

We are still accepting applications for the Bridges to BOW scholarship for our Becoming An Outdoors Woman Weekend 2026. BOW strives to be a welcoming, safe, and inclusive place for all women. If you would like to learn more about how BOW is working to increase diversity and be a more inclusive space where all women feel a sense of belonging, click here: https://coloradowildlife.org/programs/bridges-to-bow/

Can you help us raise $10,000 to unlock a match? We have until March 31 to meet our goal. Click the link below to pitch in $20 today!
https://giving.classy.org/campaign/773637/donate

Where does your money go?
CWF works with elected and appointed officials, as well as other nonprofits, to promote sound wildlife habitat and management policy. CWF is a leader in seeking and finding common ground among wildlife enthusiasts, sportsmen and women who fish and hunt, and other outdoor recreators.

Our popular summer event is back, and registration is LIVE! The BOW Weekend is an opportunity for women at any fitness level, 18 years or older, to learn a variety of hands-on outdoor skills. No experience necessary!
Reserve your spot today: https://www.classy.org/event/bow-weekend-2026/e775188

Since 1953, Colorado Wildlife Federation has stood at the forefront of wildlife conservation, bringing together a range of voices united by a shared commitment to protecting the natural heritage that makes Colorado extraordinary.

We're slowly crawling along with our March Match Campaign. Even $20 gets us closer to unlocking $10,000 from an anonymous donor. Can you pitch in? Click here to help: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/773637/donate

Colorado Wildlife Federation is keeping a close eye on current bills in the legislative session that could impact Colorado wildlife and habitats.
Read about our updates here: https://coloradowildlife.org/co-legislative-session-underway/

An anonymous donor has generously offered a $10,000 match to Colorado Wildlife Federation. Help us reach our goal before the match ends on March 31, 2026.

Donate here: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/773637/donate

On behalf of the Colorado Wildlife Federation, we proudly congratulate Laura Clellan on her appointment to leadership at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. We have had the opportunity to meet with her three times, and each conversation reinforced our respect for her thoughtful, steady approach and her genuine willingness to listen. She understands the responsibility of serving sportsmen and sportswomen, landowners, and conservation partners, and has demonstrated a clear commitment to keeping all voices at the table while making sound decisions for Colorado’s wildlife and future.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Selects Laura Clellan as next Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director | Department of Natural Resources (Denver) — The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) today voted to appoint Laura Clellan as the new Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The appointment follows a public notice period and a special virtual meeting held to consider the selection.