Participate in Colorado Parks & Wildlife Comment Form

Legislative leaders in Colorado and Governor Polis signed a bill in 2021 that will allow Coloradans to easily access state parks and invest in Colorado’s wildlife and great outdoors.

Starting on Jan. 1, 2023, Colorado residents can buy a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass during their annual vehicle registration through the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Why should you buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass? The Pass includes:
- Entry to all Colorado state parks
- Protects wildlife, lands, and water
- Supports, search and rescue programs
- Funds and trails and local community projects
- Helps make the outdoors safe and available to all

In addition to the Keep Colorado Wild Pass, there will also be the opportunity to buy a more affordable income-eligible pass. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting an outreach campaign to learn more about how communities use state parks, and they want to hear your opinions on the option to purchase a Keep Colorado Wild Pass or a discounted income-eligible pass.

Thank you for completing this survey! We value your feedback.

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* 1. The Keep Colorado Wild Pass is $29. How likely are you to buy this pass at this price?

Very likely (5)

Somewhat likely (4)

Not sure (3)

Somewhat unlikely (2)

Very unlikely (1)

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* 2. If you answered 3 or below (not sure, somewhat unlikely, very unlikely), why would you not purchase this pass? (Check all that apply)

I don’t know much about Colorado’s State Parks

I don’t know where Colorado State Park(s) are located

I don’t fully understand the Keep Colorado Wild Pass (e.g., benefits, purchase procedures, etc.)

I’m not interested in visiting Colorado State Parks

I have other financial priorities

I might not visit Colorado State Parks often enough for the pass to pay for itself

I prefer to purchase a day pass(es) instead of an annual pass

Not enough time due to work/family/other commitments

Personal financial situation

No one to go with / friends or family are not interested in going

Most Colorado State Parks are too far away from my home

I prefer to visit other parks or recreation areas (e.g. national parks or forests, city or county parks, etc.)

I might move out of Colorado

I’m not very interested in outdoor recreation activities

The cost of a pass would be too high

I would need more time to think about whether to purchase the pPass

Other (please specify)

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* 3. In addition to the $29 Keep Colorado Wild pass, a discounted pass is available to income-eligible customers at a proposed fee of $14. How likely are you to pay for this $14 pass if you are eligible for a discounted pass?

Very likely (5)

Somewhat likely (4)

Not sure (3)

Somewhat unlikely (2)

Very unlikely (1)

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* 4. If you answered 3 or below, how much would you be willing to pay?

$3-5

$5-10

$10-13

Would not pay any amount

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* 5. In order to qualify for this discounted pass, you will need to show proof of income eligibility. Which of the following are you most likely able to show? (check all that apply)

Current enrollment in the State of Colorado Low-Income-Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Current enrollment in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Current enrollment in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF)

Federal income tax return from the previous year showing your income falls below a specific income level, depending on family size, based on federal poverty guidelines.

Signed affidavit verifying that your income falls below a specific income level, depending on family size, based on federal poverty guidelines.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are the best communication channels for you to learn more about state parks and wildlife? (check all that apply)

Newspapers, magazines

Social Media

Radio

Friends and family

Community organizations/schools

Local Government

Print mail

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your zip code?

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* 8. What gender do you identify with?

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* 9. How old are you? (Please write in your age as a whole number.)

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* 10. How would you describe your racial or ethnic background? (Please check all that apply.)

American Indian or Native Alaskan

Asian

Black or African American

East or Southeast Asian

Hispanic or Latinx

Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

South Asian

White or Caucasian

Biracial or Multiracial

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How much do you anticipate your household’s total income before taxes will be for 2022? (Total income from all sources for all persons living in your household.)

Less than $15,000

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000-99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

Prefer not to respond