#ad - Most of you know that hiking is much more than just a hobby to me. It has become a way to stay active, to take time for mental wellness, to explore the state, experience wildlife (we have over 960 species of wildlife here), and see pure beauty. It has inspired this page and many of the interactions I've had with all of you. And now, it has inspired me to learn how to fish and hunt. I am inspired to learn how to really live off this beautiful land and be a true steward of nature. Did you know that Colorado’s wildlife and landscapes are held in balance by conservation work, which is funded primarily with hunting and fishing license fees? That includes research to study how wildlife populations are changing, the management of overpopulated and endangered species, restoration of vital wildlife habitat, and specific operations like fish hatcheries. In fact, hunting is the state mandated way for managing wildlife population numbers here. These and other conservation programs help kee...