Why the Latest ESA Revisions Threatens Conservation | Week of July 20th

On this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks weekly, Randy and Marcus take us for a Deeper Dive into massive regulatory updates to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)

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• https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14195/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act#dates

In the News

Sunshine Protection Act - The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act which would permanently leave the states in Daylight Saving Time. Effectively ending my ability to duck hunt before work…

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• https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/139/text

• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-passes-bill-daylight-saving-time-permanent-sunshine-protection-rcna587531

Colorado Fur Ban Trashed, Furbearer Bag Limits Established -

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission votes 6 to 5 to stop the rule making process for banning the sale, barter, and trade of furs in the Centennial State. The CPW commission also voted, 6 to 5, to impose daily bag limits despite opposing agency science.

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• https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/