09/26/2026
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Established by United States Congress in 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day is observed on the fourth Saturday of September each year to honor hunters and anglers for their leadership and essential role in conserving America's wildlife and habitat. National Hunting and Fishing Day coincides with National Public Lands Day each year.
Recently, Governor Jared Polis officially proclaimed September 26, 2026, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Colorado as a tribute to sportspersons and their yearly contribution of $3.25 billion spent on a broad range of outdoor activities in Colorado.
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WHEREAS, the State of Colorado is committed to healthy landscapes, thriving wildlife populations, and a citizenry dedicated to stewardship of our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, National Hunting and Fishing Day was established by the United States Congress in 1972 to recognize the contributions of hunters and anglers to wildlife conservation and is observed each year on the fourth Saturday of September; and
WHEREAS, for generations, hunting, fishing, and wild game have sustained Native American Tribes, contributed to Colorado's history and culture, and helped shape the traditions and communities of our state; and
WHEREAS, regulated and ethical hunting and fishing have been protected under Colorado law for over 150 years and are
important activities for many Coloradans, connecting people to the land, water, wildlife, and natural heritage that define our state; and
WHEREAS, Colorado's hunters and anglers value wild places, healthy forests, vibrant prairies, clean waters, and the habitats
that sustain wildlife across our state; and
WHEREAS, hunters and anglers play a vital role in conserving wildlife and supporting science-based wildlife management through volunteerism, license fees, and excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, helping fund habitat conservation and healthy ecosystems that benefit a wide variety of wildlife species; and
WHEREAS, these conservation investments benefit all Coloradans and visitors, whether they hunt, fish, watch wildlife, or recreate outdoors, and help ensure future generations can enjoy Colorado's natural heritage; and
WHEREAS, hunting and fishing contribute alongside other outdoor recreation activities to Colorado's economy by supporting rural communities, local businesses, outdoor recreation opportunities, and jobs across the state; and
WHEREAS, hunting and fishing reflect enduring Colorado values as outdoor traditions, a tool of wildlife management, and expressions of our shared commitment to conserving the lands, waters, and wildlife upon which people and nature depend; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife works throughout the year to recruit, introduce, and mentor new hunters and anglers, helping ensure these traditions and the conservation ethic they foster continue for generations to come
THEREFORE, I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim September 26, 2026, as HUNTING AND FISHING DAY
https://congressionalsportsmen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CO-National-Hunting-and-Fishing-Day-Proclamation.pdf
