Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting public comments through May 3, 2026, on a proposal that could prohibit the commercial sale of furs from furbearer species in Colorado.

The agency launched a formal rulemaking process in response to direction from the Parks and Wildlife Commission, which is considering a citizen petition submitted in June 2025 by the Center for Biological Diversity. The petition requests changes to Chapter W-0 regulations to ban the commercial sale, barter or trade of furs from furbearer species in the state, with limited exemptions.

CPW staff will develop an issue paper outlining regulatory considerations and potential changes to current rules. That issue paper will be presented to the Commission for action at its July 16–17, 2026, meeting.

Members of the public can review information and submit comments through EngageCPW.org. Public input will be accepted from April 7 through May 3, 2026.