Conservation & Advocacy
Protecting Colorado’s Outdoors—For You, For the Future
Colorado’s wild places are among the most treasured landscapes in the country. From high-country basins and trophy big-game herds to cold mountain streams and vast stretches of public land, these natural resources are the heart of every Colorado adventure. The Colorado Outfitters Association is committed to protecting these landscapes, not just for outfitters and guides, but for you, the adventurer who comes here to experience the wonder of the outdoors.
Our conservation and advocacy work ensures that every hunter, angler, rider, and outdoor enthusiast can continue to enjoy safe, ethical, and accessible recreation throughout Colorado for generations to come.
When you book a guided trip, explore Colorado’s backcountry, or plan your next hunting or fishing adventure, your experience depends on healthy wildlife, thriving habitats, and continued access to public lands. COA works year-round to protect these opportunities on your behalf by:
- Advocating for responsible wildlife management
- Safeguarding access to public lands
- Supporting ethical guiding standards
- Promoting conservation-focused policies
- Standing against efforts that restrict hunting or outdoor recreation
- Working with state and federal agencies to ensure sustainable outdoor use
These efforts help maintain the quality of your outdoor experience, from herd health and license availability to the safety, professionalism, and integrity of guided adventures across the state.
Our Conservation Commitment
The Colorado Outfitters Association has long been a trusted voice for ethical, responsible, and sustainable use of Colorado’s wild resources. Our mission centers on protecting the opportunity to hunt, fish, and enjoy the outdoors, ensuring that every adventure is rooted in respect for wildlife, public lands, and the people who cherish them.
COA regularly collaborates with:
- Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)
- State and federal land agencies
- Local area wildlife officers
- National conservation organizations (SCI, RMEF, and others)
Together, we champion policies that preserve wildlife habitat, strengthen herd quality, improve public-land access, and support Colorado’s long-standing outdoor traditions.
Our Advocacy in Action
Non-resident and resident license allocation
Wildlife population management
Public-land
access and use
Responsible backcountry recreation
Habitat protection and herd sustainability
Ethical guiding and outfitting standards
Opposition to efforts restricting hunting opportunities
Our leadership and volunteers routinely attend CPW Commission meetings, regional wildlife discussions, legislative hearings, and conservation roundtables to ensure your voice and your access are protected.
We believe adventure and conservation go hand in hand. Every guided trip, every hunt, every backcountry experience relies on the strength of the land itself, and we fight to keep it healthy and accessible.
Protecting Future Adventures
COA’s conservation and advocacy efforts aren’t just about today’s hunters and anglers, they are about preserving Colorado’s outdoor heritage for future generations. We work to ensure:
- Wildlife populations remain healthy
- Public lands stay open and responsibly managed
- Outdoor recreation remains safe and sustainable
- Our children and grandchildren can experience Colorado’s wild beauty the right way
This is the legacy we protect—one sunrise, one season, one adventure at a time.
If you believe in protecting Colorado’s wild beauty, outdoor traditions, and the right to hunt, fish, ride, and explore the backcountry, you can support this work through the Sportsman’s Defense Fund. Your contribution directly fuels COA’s advocacy, conservation partnerships, and efforts to preserve access and wildlife resources across the state.
