In a recent meeting, the Moffett County Board of Commissioners announced plans to publicly oppose ballot measure 127, which seeks to prohibit hunting of bobcats, lynxes, and mountain lions. The commissioners will hold a press release on the courthouse steps in Grand Junction on Thursday, emphasizing their stance against the measure, which they argue undermines expert wildlife management.

Commissioner discussions highlighted concerns that the ballot initiative reflects a growing trend of managing wildlife through public votes rather than relying on scientific expertise. The resolution, identified as 2024-100, was unanimously approved by the board, with members expressing strong opposition to the measure, particularly from the perspective of local ranchers who deal with wildlife interactions daily.

The meeting also noted an upcoming rally organized by the Outdoor Coalition at the state capitol on October 18, expected to draw significant public support against the ballot initiative. The commissioners underscored the importance of local voices in these discussions, pointing out that many residents in Moffett County do not support the proposed hunting restrictions.

Following the resolution, the board took a brief recess before transitioning to public hearings on the proposed 2025 county budget and a variance request for a cell tower location. The budget details were previously posted in local media and on the county's website, ensuring transparency in the upcoming discussions.