The director may designate sole proprietors, partnerships, or corporations as license agents to sell hunting, fishing, trapping, and other licenses of the division. License agents shall be paid a commission, in an amount to be determined by rule by the commission, on all moneys collected for licenses sold. All agents authorized to sell licenses shall […]
It is the intent of the voters of Colorado in adopting this measure to prohibit the taking of black bears when female black bears are rearing their cubs. It is the further intent of the voters of Colorado to promote the concept of fair chase in the taking of black bears by eliminating the use […]
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1.6) of this section, the division may issue the following resident and nonresident licenses and shall collect the following fees: (1.1) to (1.3) Repealed. (1.4) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (1.5) and (1.6) of this section, the division may issue the following resident and nonresident licenses and shall […]
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “migratory waterfowl” means any wild goose or duck. All persons sixteen years of age or older shall procure a state migratory waterfowl stamp before hunting or taking any migratory waterfowl within Colorado. Such stamp shall be in the possession of the person while hunting or […]
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that: Protecting wildlife habitat and obtaining public access are important elements to preserving wildlife and wildlife-related recreational opportunities in Colorado; The general assembly specifically recognizes that hunting of big game species is an activity that hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to Colorado enjoy, which contributes […]
Legislative declaration. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the wildlife resources of the state are in danger of decline from increasing population pressures and the loss of wildlife habitat. In order to encourage private landowners to provide habitat that increases wildlife populations for the benefit of all hunters, discourage the harboring of […]
Any active or retired member of the United States armed forces while stationed as a resident patient at any United States armed forces hospital or convalescent station located within Colorado, any resident patient at a veterans administration hospital and resident patients of any state institution for the treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health […]
Any resident of the state who is a first responder with a permanent occupational disability may obtain from the division, free of charge, a lifetime resident combination small game hunting and fishing license. For purposes of this section, “first responder with a permanent occupational disability” means an individual who is a resident, as defined in […]
The division is authorized to issue up to two either-sex rocky mountain bighorn sheep licenses, two either-sex rocky mountain goat licenses, two either-sex shiras moose licenses, four either-sex mule or white-tailed deer licenses, four either-sex rocky mountain elk licenses, and four either-sex pronghorn licenses each year through a competitive auction or raffle. A nonprofit organization […]
A person under eighteen years of age may obtain a youth small game hunting license, issued pursuant to section 33-4-102 (1.4)(x), upon showing a hunter education certificate as required by section 33-6-107 (8). The fee for the license, as established in section 33-4-102 (1.4)(x), includes the backcountry search and rescue fund surcharge imposed under section […]
The commission is authorized to establish a special licensing program for mobility-impaired hunters. The commission is authorized to adopt appropriate rules that define “mobility-impaired” and establish a hunting license preference for the mobility-impaired. Source: L. 98: Entire section added, p. 859, § 2, effective May 26.
The director of the division shall appoint nine individuals, at least three of whom are from the western slope, to act as the wildlife council, referred to in this section as the “council”. The council has statewide responsibility and authority. The council shall consist of the following members: Two sports persons who purchase big game […]
By November 1, 2019, and by November 1 of each year thereafter, the division shall prepare a written report on: (1) (a) (I) By November 1, 2019, and by November 1 of each year thereafter, the division shall prepare a written report on: The impact that license fee increases, as established on August 8, 2018, […]
