May 30, 2002; Laws 2003, Ch. 21-026), 15, eff. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of five license suspension points. (b) For the purposes of this section, careless means failing to exercise the degree of reasonable care that would be exercised by a person of ordinary prudence under all the existing circumstances. (4) A person who violates section 33-14.5-108(3)(a) while engaged in the act of hunting, fishing, trapping, or a related activity at the time of the unlawful activity shall be punished by a penalty of ten license suspension points; except that, if the person was within a federal wilderness area at the time of the unlawful activity, the person shall be punished by a penalty of fifteen license suspension points. Repealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. Exclusion can be effective for some species, such as rabbits, bats, squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, groundhogs, Canada geese and other waterfowl. Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. March 20, 2020. 5 0 obj Native and nonnative fish--possession, transportation, importation, exportation, and release--penalties. (4) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court may order any such property sold by the division in the manner provided for sales on execution. 33-6-112. Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. March 1, 2022. 423 (H.B. Repealed by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. 462 (S.B. Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado . Ariz. Rev. Instead of being deposited in the wildlife cash fund, such balance or any portion thereof may be transmitted, upon order of the court, as follows: (I) To the seizing agency, if the court finds that the proceeds can be used by such agency; (II) To any person who suffers bodily injury or property damage as a result of the action which constitutes the violation, if said person petitions the court therefor. West's Colorado Revised Statutes Annotated. (7) It is unlawful to alter, transfer, sell, loan, or assign a lawfully acquired license to another person, or to use another person's lawfully acquired license. Nuisance Wildlife. (3.4)(a) In addition to the criminal penalties listed in subsection (3) of this section, there may be assessed a further penalty in the following amount for each of the following big game animals illegally taken: (I) For each bull elk with at least six points on one antler beam, ten thousand dollars; (II) For each mule deer buck with an inside antler spread of at least twenty-two inches, ten thousand dollars; (III) For each whitetail deer buck with an inside antler spread of at least eighteen inches, ten thousand dollars; (IV) For each bull moose, ten thousand dollars; (V) For each bighorn sheep with a horn length of at least one-half curl, twenty-five thousand dollars; (VI) For each mountain goat, ten thousand dollars; (VII) For each pronghorn antelope with a horn length of at least fourteen inches, four thousand dollars. The alternatives may include: Options to demonstrate knowledge of hunting, safety, and ethics; course delivery options; completion of a hunter education course, including any required hands-on activities, offered pursuant to section 22-1-134; issuing temporary or apprentice certificates of hunter education; and an option to test out of the hunter education course. (4.5) With respect to any suspension of the license of a resident pursuant to the provisions of a compact with another state, territory, or province for failure to comply with the terms of a summons, complaint, summons and complaint, penalty assessment notice, or other official notice of an alleged wildlife violation issued by a wildlife officer or other authorized peace officer in such other state, territory, or province, the hearing shall be conducted by the commission at the time and place of a regularly scheduled meeting without the need for any prior hearing by the hearing examiner. 423 (H.B. Illegal businesses on division property, 33-6-114 . (2) It is unlawful for any person to establish or operate computer-assisted remote hunting facilities in Colorado. 318, 294, eff. This program is particularly applicable in urban and suburban areas where traditional hunting and trapping are not practical methods of wildlife population control. . (3) When protection of the public health, safety, or welfare requires, any officer having the power to enforce the provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title shall have the authority to make use of any motor vehicle or other means of transportation, whether privately or publicly owned, to aid him in the performance of his duties. (5) In lieu of ordering the sale or destruction of such property, the court may, if it finds that it can be used by the agency which seized it, order it delivered to the agency for such use. 305, 4, eff. . Shooting from a public road, 33-6-127 . We do not have Animal Management Officers available on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's day. CreditsAdded by Laws 1988, H.B.1166, 1, eff. The hearing examiner shall not be subject to the provisions of part 10 of article 30 of title 24, C.R.S. (1) The commission, or a hearing officer who has been delegated authority by the commission, has the exclusive authority to suspend the privilege of applying for, purchasing, or exercising the benefits conferred by any or all licenses issued by the division for a period not to exceed five years, except as otherwise provided in articles 1 to 6 of this title, if a person: (a) Has been convicted of violations of articles 1 to 6 of this title totaling twenty or more points in any consecutive five-year period; (I) Has been convicted of wildlife violations of another state, or any Canadian province, United States territory, or federal agency which is a member of the Wildlife Violator Compact, part 26 of article 60 of title 24, C.R.S.,1 for which equivalent charges exist in this state, and such convictions, individually or when combined with convictions specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), would total twenty or more points in any consecutive five-year period. Such person is liable for all damages and costs associated with such unlawful release, including but not limited to, the costs of eradication or removal. (b) For each big game license, fifteen license suspension points and a fine that is equal to twice the cost of the most expensive license for such species shall be assessed. (III) Mailing the copy to the alleged offender's last-known place of residence by certified mail, return receipt requested. (b) A suspension issued pursuant to this subsection (1.3) remains in effect until the person furnishes or causes to be furnished satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the summons, complaint, summons and complaint, penalty assessment notice, or other official notice of an alleged violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title 33. For wildlife issues, including sick or injured wildlife, please contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 303-291-7227 or visit //cpw.state.co.us/. 462 (S.B. For Immediate Help Call (330) 333-6545. A person who violates this paragraph (b) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points. (3) A Colorado wildlife officer or other peace officer may capture or kill any dog he or she determines to be harassing wildlife. (II) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33-6-105, all moneys collected as additional penalties under this subsection (3.4) shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit such moneys to the Colorado town, city, county, or city and county where the arrest for the offense was made or the citation for the offense was issued. July 1, 1990; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 12, eff. (e) For each violation of paragraph (c) or (d) of this subsection (3) where any combination of three or more animals are taken or possessed, a minimum fine per animal as set forth in such paragraphs, to a maximum of ten thousand dollars per animal, or imprisonment for not more than one year in the county jail, or by both such fine and such imprisonment. Amended by Laws 2005, Ch. A couple of caveats. March 1, 2022. In addition, the proper handling of wild animals requires an understanding of local and state laws and regulations, and the ability to safely . March 1, 2022. Hours: 6:00A to 10:30P (except Morey Wildlife . But before that, let's take a look at the most common nuisance wildlife in the state of Colorado. 462 (S.B. If you have a nuisance wildlife problem, please call the wildlife conflict hotline at 1 (855) 571-9003. May 3, 1985; Laws 2009, Ch. 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings . (9) Repealed by Laws 2012, Ch. The effect .. 5035772: 1/4/2008 Vol. 21-271), 551, eff. 33-6-117. Read the law: onlineFish and Wildlife Service Laws print16 U.S.C. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. (b) For each bald eagle, golden eagle, rocky mountain goat, desert bighorn sheep, American peregrine falcon, or rocky mountain bighorn sheep, a fine of not less than one thousand dollars and not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year in the county jail, or both such fine and such imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty points. (II) Deleted by Laws 2003, Ch. (b)(I) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-4.2-104(1)(b)(II), C.R.S., no victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement fund surcharge shall be levied against the additional amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection (3.4). 801-419-4939. utahcritterwranglers@gmail.com. Licensing violations--penalties--rule, 33-6-108 . Special Proceedings Part 3 - Abatement of Public Nuisance 16-13-303. (B) Reported the killing of the animal to the division. Any person who violates this subsection (4) commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars and is assessed ten license suspension points. 33-6-130. May 31, 1994. There are numerous bird species that call Colorado home, but only a few of these species are considered nuisance birds.. 144, 5, eff. 340, 4, eff. Division action to recover possession and value of wildlife unlawfully taken. If you have not applied for a Fish and Wildlife Commission listing, registration or permit before click on . In general, feeding any wildlife is illegal under animal harassment laws. State Laws to Reduce Light Pollution. Title 33. If costs or damages are adjudged in favor of the defendant, the same shall be paid out of the wildlife cash fund. 144, 4, eff. To qualify, a veteran must be discharged under honorable conditions or be a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section 28-5-100.3. Jan. 1, 2006; Laws 2016, Ch. Native and nonnative fish--possession, transportation, importation, exportation, and release--penalties, 33-6-115 . (1) Every motor vehicle, vessel, firearm, seine, net, trap, explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance, or other personal property used in the hunting, taking, or harassing of wildlife in violation of the provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title is declared to be a public nuisance. (b) Garments shall be a minimum of five hundred square inches and shall be worn as an outer garment above the waist, part of which shall be a hat or head covering visible from all directions. (1)(a) Unless otherwise provided by commission rule and except as provided in section 33-6-107(9) for persons owning or leasing land, members of their family, or their agents, it is unlawful for any person to utilize any artificial light as an aid in hunting or taking any wildlife. Oct. 1, 2002; Laws 2008, Ch. Deceased wildlife observed in the street can be reported to the dead animal pickup line at 303-987- 7 960 . July 1, 2019. Large dandelions in southern Colorado. July 1, 2008; Laws 2019, Ch. May 22, 1994; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 11, eff. Any person may kill skunks or rattlesnakes when necessary to protect life or property. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully or partially shielded except incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or less and other sources of 70 watts or less. The director shall appoint such hearing examiners, who may be employees of the division. Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. (1) It is unlawful for any person to fish, trap, hunt, or take any wildlife outside of the season established by or in an area closed by commission rule. 34/01 : Development . Todd Grose. Aug. 6, 2003. % Pigeons (Rock Doves) are very common and easily distinguishable bluish grey bird with two . Willful destruction of wildlife--legislative intent, 33-6-118 . (10)(a) The division may issue an apprentice certificate of hunter education to a person who: (II) Is being taught to hunt by a mentor who is eighteen years of age or older and who holds a valid hunter education certificate or who was born before January 1, 1949; and. 12101 et seq. Citation. 144, 2, 9 eff. Damage or destruction of dens or nests--harassment of wildlife. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in articles 1 to 6 of this title 33 or by rule of the commission, a person shall not procure or use more than one license of a certain type in a calendar year. Possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. \*_g;e.3(w%*>J8I8h;IbjhE$Ql*1ar'R*6 lLuAF).Ba2Q3[u2Xt$(fs8\ One website that provides humane solutions to wildlife problems is Urban Wildlife Rescue. 33-6-114. (1) It is unlawful for any person to take from another person, without his permission, any wildlife lawfully acquired and possessed by him. (b) A person who violates this subsection (1), with respect to: (I) Big game, eagles, and endangered species, commits a class 5 felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401, C.R.S., and, in addition, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than twenty thousand dollars. 259, 1, eff. Amended by Laws 1985, H.B.1116, 11, eff. CreditsAdded by Laws 2003, Ch. (5) Nothing in this section shall limit the actions of law enforcement officers and personnel of the division of parks and wildlife in the performance of their official duties nor apply to landowners, tenants, or leaseholders exercising their legal rights to the enjoyment of land, including, but not limited to, farming, ranching, and restricting trespass, nor will anything in this section be construed to prohibit any incidental interference arising from the lawful use of land or water. Amended by Laws 1989, S.B.177, 2, 3, eff. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. New or existing agents applying for certification shall take the required examination within 180 days of final approval of their applications by the Bureau of Wildlife Protection. Ground squirrel. Such hearing shall be conducted by a hearing examiner on behalf of the commission. Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. Nuisance Wild Animal Control. . July 1, 2017. It may even become necessary to remove Nuisance Wildlife from your property. May 31, 1994; Laws 2003, Ch. (II) An officer shall not issue a penalty assessment for violations for which minimum and maximum fines have been established. There are two options for taking the NWCO exam: In person at a DEC office: Register for the exam: contact a regional DEC wildlife office. April 17, 1996. Colorado Parks and Wildlife: 303-291-7227 (after hours, dial *277 on your cell phone) Wildlife Emergencies on Roadways. (8)(a) Unless otherwise permitted by commission rule, it is unlawful for any person born on or after January 1, 1949, to purchase or obtain any hunting license, hunt, or trap unless the person has been issued a hunter education certificate by the division, attesting to the person's successful completion of a division-certified hunter education course taught by a division-certified instructor or equivalent education and training recognized by the division under paragraph (b), (c), or (e) of this subsection (8) or subsection (10) of this section. (1) Every Colorado wildlife officer or other commissioned officer of the division shall enforce the provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title. Amended by Laws 2003, Ch. A Colorado wildlife officer or other peace officer may capture or kill any dog he or she determines to be harassing wildlife. 423 (H.B. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. July 1, 2019; Laws 2021, Ch. 115, 2, eff. Partner Waters Lead / Project Manager at Colorado Parks and Wildlife Parker, Colorado, United States. Services and species Trapping to remove nuisance wildlife including skunks, raccoons, foxes, rats and other non-protected species. Cover all sides of the trap with a tarp or other material. July 1, 2019; Laws 2020, Ch. (1) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars, a surcharge as described in section 24-33.5-415.6, and an assessment of five license suspension points for a violation of any of the following for which there is not an associated statutory penalty listed: (a) A provision of articles 1 to 6 of this title 33; or. 19-1026), 6, eff. Added by Laws 2008, Ch. 305, 4, eff. (4) This section shall not apply to persons who provide only: (a) General-purpose equipment, including computers, cameras, and fencing and building materials; (b) General-purpose computer software, including operating systems and communication programs; or. 33-6-111. Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. July 1, 1990. As people change habitats, the occurrences of human . CO Rev Stat 16-13-303 (2016) What's This? July 1, 1990; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 9, 10, eff. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. Amended by Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 19, eff. 305, 6, eff. The . Jan. 1, 1985. Hunters to wear daylight fluorescent orange garments. Feeding Wildlife Is Generally Illegal. Theft of wildlife--tampering with trap, 33-6-115.5 . Jan. 1, 1985. The pelts or hides of any mammals taken under this subsection (9) may be transferred, possessed, traded, bartered, or sold by a person who holds an appropriate small game license. For other wildlife issues including nuisance, all other injured wildlife species, or orphaned wildlife, contact . Jan. 1, 1985. This is especially true if you are trapping during extremely hot or cold weather. July 1, 1985, 19; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 15, eff. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. General Provisions. Aug. 6, 2003; Laws 2021, Ch. Upon conviction, the commission may suspend any or all license privileges of the person for a period of from one year to life. 423 (H.B. Use of a motor vehicle or aircraft--rules--repeal. 19-1026), 12, eff. 462 (S.B. March 1, 2022; Laws 2022, Ch. (4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4.5) of this section, any hearing on the suspension of license privileges for Colorado residents shall be held in a regional or area office of the division nearest to the residence of the respondent or, in the case of nonresidents, in such other location as may be determined by the division. Aug. 9, 2017; Laws 2019, Ch. In addition, the court may require the defendant to reimburse the division for any damages. Critter Control to Certify Wildlife Control Specialists. Items constituting public nuisance--when--seizure. (c) Two thousand dollars for a third or subsequent offense. Jan. 1, 1985. 407, 1, eff. 19-1026), 7, eff. (b) If wounded game goes onto private property, the person who wounded the game shall make a reasonable attempt to contact the landowner or person in charge of such land before pursuing the wounded game. Aug. 10, 2016; Laws 2019, Ch. (4) It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession in Colorado any nonnative or exotic wildlife except in accordance with the rules and regulations of . Jan. 1, 1985. Upon a second or subsequent violation of this section, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed: (a) Two hundred dollars for a first offense; (b) One thousand dollars for a second offense; or. (c) For each elk, bear, moose, or mountain lion, a fine of one thousand dollars and an assessment of fifteen points. X,`]}wt&RCWNaPcPtK>4PWCc 423 (H.B. 144, 3, eff. (c) An apprentice certificate of hunter education: (I) May be used in lieu of a certificate of hunter education issued under subsection (8) of this section to purchase or obtain a license to take wildlife; and. 20-1087), 6, eff. (4) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars for violations involving native wildlife and by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for violations involving nonnative or exotic wildlife. April 3, 1990; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 8, eff. Jan. 1, 1985. 295, 9, eff. Concerning the financing of the division of parks and wildlife's aquatic nuisance species program, and, in connection therewith, creating an aquatic nuisance species stamp for the operation of motorboats and sailboats in waters of the state, increasing penalties related to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species . Upon conviction, the commission may suspend any or all license privileges of the person for a period of from one year to life. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. (III) To take and intentionally abandon wildlife. (C) Specify in dollars the amount of the penalty to be assessed for the alleged offense and the amount of the surcharges to be collected pursuant to sections 24-4.2-104 (1) and 24-33.5-415.6. 423 (H.B. Colorado Parks & Wildlife - SE Region Service Center. Amended by Laws 1985, H.B.1116, 12, eff. 49-1101 et seq. Jan. 1, 1985. Find resources and information to help you deal with nuisance wildlife on your property. Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. (2) Any peace officer, as defined in section 33-1-102(32), empowered with enforcing the provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title has the authority to go onto any lands or waters, public or private, to demand of any person, who he has reason to believe has exercised the benefits conferred by any license provided for in articles 1 to 6 of this title, the immediate production of such license and any wildlife in possession; and such peace officer shall have the right and opportunity to inspect such licenses and wildlife. What does it mean for you? 293, 16, eff. The court shall stay the execution of any such warrant during the period in which the property is used as evidence in any pending criminal or civil proceeding. May 31, 1994; Laws 2020, Ch. Fees associated with stopping the nuisance. May 31, 1994; Laws 1998, Ch. Jan. 1, 1985. Inspection of license and wildlife--check stations--failure to tag--eluding an officer, 33-6-112 . Jan. 1, 1985. (1) Unless permitted by the division, it is unlawful for any person to willfully damage or destroy any wildlife den or nest or their eggs or to harass any wildlife. Disposition of fines and surcharges, 33-6-106 . Take the following laws with a grain of salt, as they are truly bizarre. 19-1026), 3, eff. They often produce two clutches per year, with a clutch size of 3-5 eggs. Contact the CWS Permits Officer at 905-336-4464 (answering machine), 905-336-4587 (fax) or wildlife.ontario@ec.gc.ca. - . May 29, 2008; Laws 2019, Ch. A person who violates section 33-14.5-108(3)(b) while engaged in the act of hunting, fishing, or trapping or a related activity at the time of the unlawful activity shall be punished by a penalty of five license suspension points. Jan. 1, 1985. Powers and duties of officers, 33-6-102 . Any person who violates this subsection (3.5) commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars and is assessed five license suspension points. July 1, 1985; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 13, eff. Every such item shall be subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture or destruction as provided in this section, unless the possession of said property is not unlawful and the owner of said property was not a party to the violation and would suffer undue hardship by the sale, confiscation, or destruction of the property. Trap type, size (height, width, length) Single-door type, 5 x 5 x 15 in. Jan. 1, 2006; Laws 2008, Ch. Hunting with artificial light, night vision, or thermal imaging devices, 33-6-128 . Violations as to any number of animals of the same kind may be charged in the same count and punished as a separate offense as to each animal. Aug. 5, 2015; Laws 2019, Ch. Proof of such mailing and attempted delivery shall be sufficient proof of the notice required by this subsection (3). 462 (S.B. Nuisance Wildlife Resources. Hunters to wear daylight fluorescent orange garments, 33-6-122 . Chain link and wooden fence also works but is more expensive. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied as follows: (a) To the fees and costs of removal and sale; (b) To the payment of the state's costs on such action; and. July 1, 2012. (Colorado Statutes 33-10.5) AQUATIC WILDLIFE (Rest) LIST: Approved Aquatic Wildlife #012 Amphibians: Bullfrogs (unlimited take and possession under fishing laws) Aquatic Gilled forms of Tiger Salamanders (50 under 5" take and possession under fishing . 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