Colorado bill prohibits taking beavers on public land for recreation or fur commerce

Original title: Wildfire Resiliency Prohibiting Taking of Beavers

Last action · March 23, 2026: House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone IndefinitelySponsors: Mandy Lindsay and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The measure bans beavers on public land for recreational purposes or fur commerce, while authorizing the parks and wildlife commission to adopt implementing rules that protect the ecological role of beavers in wildfire resiliency.

Why it matters

The change alters permissible uses of public wildlife, establishing statutory penalties for violators while empowering state wildlife managers to oversee conservation measures on public lands.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

trappers and commercial fur traders

Trapping or engaging in commerce involving beaver fur, parts, or products on public land is prohibited.

Directly affected

Parks and Wildlife Commission

The commission is authorized to adopt rules implementing the prohibition and protecting wildfire resiliency.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill ban taking beavers everywhere?

No, the prohibition applies specifically to beavers on public land for recreational purposes or commerce.

Who enforces or manages the rules for this prohibition?

The parks and wildlife commission may adopt rules to implement the prohibition and protect beavers' role in wildfire resiliency.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Mar 23, 2026House
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
Mar 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse3/23/2026Open StatesOfficial roll call ↗

Postpone House Bill 26-1323 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

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