Fri Sep 13 15:56:00 UTC 2024: ## Colorado Ballot Initiative to Ban Big Cat Hunting Gains Support
**Montrose, CO** – A ballot initiative aimed at ending big cat hunting in Colorado has gained support from diverse political groups. The “Cats Aren’t Trophies” organization, behind Proposition 127, announced a range of endorsements on Thursday. The initiative would ban trophy hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx, making violations a misdemeanor punishable by a five-year wildlife license suspension. Repeat offenses would result in a lifetime license revocation.
The initiative has garnered support from both sides of the political spectrum, highlighting the growing concern for big cat conservation within the state. With endorsements from various groups and individuals, the proposition has gained momentum, raising awareness and generating further discussion about the future of big cat populations in Colorado.
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