July 1, 2009. (III) Checks tendered by the violator to and accepted by the division and for which payment is received by the division are deemed sufficient receipt. Large dandelions in southern Colorado. May 31, 1994; Laws 2012, Ch. Division action to recover possession and value of wildlife unlawfully taken. (2) Unless otherwise allowed by commission rule or regulation, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly or negligently allow or direct a dog which the person owns or which is under the person's control to harass wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is actually injured by such dog. (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. Oct. 1, 2002; Laws 2003, Ch. Click on the "List Me as a Nuisance Wildlife Trapper" button below. Dates and locations: Exam held at various times throughout the year at DEC wildlife offices. Computer-assisted remote hunting prohibited, 33-6-133 to 33-6-142 . 136, 12, eff. Transportation, importation, exportation, and release of wildlife. Amended by Laws 2003, Ch. (1) It is unlawful for any person to enter upon privately owned land or lands under the control of the state board of land commissioners to hunt or take any wildlife by hunting, trapping, or fishing without first obtaining permission from the owner or person in possession of such land. 49 (H.B. Call a wildlife biologist or wildlife officer with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at 800-364-4263 or visit their website.. Sign up on the Landowner Nuisance Wildlife Registry - developed for landowners with problem furbearers willing to allow licensed trappers or furbearer hunters access to their property . (1.3)(a) The commission or a hearing officer that the commission delegates to hear a matter may suspend a person's license in accordance with subsection (1) of this section if the person fails to comply with the terms of a 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 issued by a Colorado wildlife officer, parks officer, or other peace officer. Each such officer shall have the authority to secure and execute search or arrest warrants. 5 0 obj For more information on Colorado's wildlife, contact the Denver CPW Headquarters at (303) 297-1192 or visit our website at www.cpw.state.co.us. (3) A person who violates subsection (1) or (2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, depending upon the wildlife involved, shall be punished upon conviction by a fine or imprisonment, or both, and license suspension points or suspension or revocation of license privileges as follows: (a) For each animal listed as endangered or threatened, a fine of not less than two thousand dollars and not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year in the county jail, or by both such fine and such imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty points. 33-6-125. Suspension of license privileges, 33-6-107 . (b) All licenses obtained with false information are void. 33-6-117. This site is not a law firm and cannot offer legal advice. (1) Unless otherwise provided by commission rule, it is unlawful for any person to hunt or take elk, deer, pronghorn, moose, or black bear with any firearm unless the person is wearing fluorescent pink or daylight fluorescent orange garments that meet the following requirements: (a) Garments are solid fluorescent pink or daylight fluorescent orange colored material and are of sufficient brightness to be seen conspicuously from a reasonable distance. 19-1026), 5, eff. m(i/I*eI*$Zgf=K3H@O 21-271), 559, eff. 19-1026), 11, eff. (b) In order to increase hunter recruitment and retention, the commission may promulgate a rule establishing alternative requirements to obtain a certificate of hunter education. . It has long been recognized that necessary laws and regulations constitute an important tool of resource management, particularly as a means of imposing restraints. 295, 9, eff. (8) If a person's privilege of applying for, purchasing, or exercising the benefits conferred by any or all licenses issued by the division is suspended three or more times pursuant to this section, such person shall receive a lifetime suspension of such privileges. Exclusion and trapping are probably the two most commonly used approaches for dealing with nuisance wildlife. (b) A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of five hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points if at the time of the violation the person: (I) Was hunting under a valid big game license; (II) Killed a big game animal that is not covered by the license; and, (III)(A) Immediately field dressed the animal; and. 6930. Aug. 6, 2003. In addition, the proper handling of wild animals requires an understanding of local and state laws and regulations, and the ability to safely . 19-1026), 13, eff. Jan. 1, 1985. Repealed by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. Updated January 2015. 89, 2, eff. If costs or damages are adjudged in favor of the defendant, the same shall be paid out of the wildlife cash fund. 33-6-102. Part 1. (2) It is the duty of every clerk of a court before which prosecutions and appeals of violators of articles 1 to 6 of this title are heard, within twenty days after any such trial, appeal, disposition, or dismissal thereof, to notify the division, in writing, of the result thereof and the amount of fines collected, if any, and the disposition of such fines. (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. 462 (S.B. Ground squirrel. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. 462 (S.B. It is unlawful for any person, except a duly authorized peace officer acting in the line of duty, to discharge any firearm or release an arrow from, upon, or across any public road. Inspection of license and wildlife--check stations--failure to tag--eluding an officer. For information on laws pertaining to controlling, . 33-6-128. (5) It is unlawful for any person to release any live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) in this state except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission. - . (II) An officer shall not issue a penalty assessment for violations for which minimum and maximum fines have been established. Nuisance bats, mice except Preble's mouse, rats, voles, porcupines and ground squirrels . Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine and an assessment of license suspension points as follows: (a) For each incident that is not related to the hunting or taking of a big game animal, the fine shall be equal to twice the cost of the most expensive license for such species and ten license suspension points shall be assessed; (b) For the hunting or taking of big game, 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. 33-6-116. Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited, 33-6-119 . 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. On County Roads Jefferson County Road and Bridge Phone: 303-271-5200; State Highways . May 31, 1994; Laws 2003, Ch. (2) A person who violates this section commits a petty offense and is assessed twenty license suspension points. Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. July 1, 2012. In addition, the court shall require the person to pay for any damages caused to any public or private real or personal property damaged while eluding an officer. 19-1026), 14, eff. 19-1026), 7, eff. x 8To?lH*J6sflEe-6RY[ (b) Unless otherwise permitted by commission rule, it is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm or release an arrow from a motor vehicle with the intent to take wildlife. (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. Such additional penalties may be used to further law enforcement or wildlife related programs. The "Vertebrate Pest Management" manual has been submitted to state wildlife agencies and the National Wildlife Control . For offenses committed on or after July 1, 1985, the fine shall be in an amount within the presumptive range set out in section 18-1.3-401(1)(a)(III), C.R.S. (g) For all fish, mollusks, crustaceans, amphibians, or reptiles not covered by subsection (3)(a) of this section, a fine of thirty-five dollars and an assessment of five points for the first such animal and, for each additional such animal taken or possessed at the same time, an additional fine of thirty-five dollars per animal and an assessment of one point per animal. 22-1229), 33, eff. Aug. 6, 2003; Laws 2003, Ch. Any person who violates this subsection (1) commits a class 2 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and is assessed twenty license suspension points. 33-6-105. (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. 19-1026), 6, eff. 19-1026), 9, eff. Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. Nuisance Wild Animal Control. (1) It is unlawful for any person to take from another person, without his permission, any wildlife lawfully acquired and possessed by him. 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. Hunting, trapping, or fishing out of season or in a closed area. In addition to imposing such punishments, the commission may suspend any wildlife privileges of the person for a minimum of one year to a maximum of a lifetime suspension. Illegal businesses on division property, 33-6-114 . (2)(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 a person to utilize electronic night vision equipment, electronically enhanced light-gathering optics, or thermal imaging devices as an aid in hunting or taking wildlife outside legal hunting hours according to commission rules. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. Contact the CWS Permits Officer at 905-336-4464 (answering machine), 905-336-4587 (fax) or wildlife.ontario@ec.gc.ca. The . State Laws to Reduce Light Pollution. Division action to recover possession and value of wildlife unlawfully taken, 33-6-111 . 144, 12, eff. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. (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. (1)(a) Except as provided in section 33-6-116(1), it is unlawful for a person who shoots at, wounds, or may have wounded game wildlife to fail to make a reasonable attempt to locate the game wildlife suspected of injury and take it into the person's possession. (2) The division shall cooperate with the department of agriculture in developing policies and procedures for the issuance by said department of permits for the use of poison by livestock owners or operators. April 22, 1998; Laws 2003, Ch. May 22, 2003. PLEASE NOTE: the last hour of the shift is for emergency and walk-in appointments only. 1531-1544, 87 Stat. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. 305, 7, eff. pUpK0(LMc.t Imposition of penalty--procedures, 33-6-105 . 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. (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. Amended by Laws 1989, S.B.177, 2, 3, eff. Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. (d) For each pronghorn, deer, or big game species as defined in the state or country of origin and not listed in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection (3), a fine of seven hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen points. 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. July 1, 2008; Laws 2013, Ch. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points. sec. CO Rev Stat 16-13-303 (2016) What's This? A person who violates this subsection (3) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points. 49 (H.B. Sift dirt onto the bottom of the cage to cover the wire bottom. The animal may be damaging property such as buildings, crops, pets, livestock, gardens, or public parks. (2) It is unlawful for any person to possess live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) which are infected with any disease designated by rule and regulation of the commission as a disease detrimental to existing fish populations or habitats unless the division is notified within two business days after the discovery of the presence of such a disease. 20-1087), 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1985. 220, 1, eff. Bats Hunting, trapping, and fishing--intentional interference with lawful activities, 33-6-116 . (1) Unless otherwise permitted by commission rule, it is unlawful for any person to place food or edible waste in the open with the intent of luring a wild bear to such food or edible waste. July 1, 2017. A person who violates this subsection (1)(a) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall, with respect to big game, be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points or shall, with respect to small game, be punished by a fine of fifty dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points. April 17, 1996. Amended by Laws 2021, Ch. March 20, 2020. 227, 4, eff. (III) Complies with any requirements established by rule of the commission. Amended by Laws 1985, H.B.1116, 11, eff. Aug. 10, 2022. . July 1, 2019. Each such officer has the full power and authority to arrest any person who he or she has probable cause to believe is guilty of a violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title, and, in accordance with the constitutions and laws of the United States and the state of Colorado, to open, enter, and search all places of concealment where he or she has probable cause to believe wildlife held in violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title is to be found or where other material evidence relating to a violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title is to be found and to seize the same. Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. 19-1026), 4, eff. (7) The commission may delegate the exercise of its exclusive authority to suspend wildlife license privileges to any hearing examiner appointed by the division. May 31, 1995; Laws 2003, Ch. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. (2) It is unlawful for any person to post, sign, or indicate that any public lands within this state, not held under an exclusive control lease, are privately owned lands. (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. Amended by Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 22, eff. (4) No fine, penalty, or judgment assessed or rendered under the provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title shall be suspended, reduced, or remitted otherwise than as expressly provided by law. 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. Amended by Laws 1987, H.B.1037, 1, eff. 144, 2, 9 eff. Taking Nuisance Wildlife: 5263722: 2/22/2008 Vol. (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. May 31, 1994; Laws 2003, Ch. This subsection (1) shall apply if either the wildlife hunted or any device, equipment, or software, including, without limitation, the person's own computer, used to remotely control the weapon is located in Colorado. Hunters to wear daylight fluorescent orange garments. 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. 136, 10, eff. COVID-19 Exposure and Safe Wildlife Handling Guidance [pdf] If you have a nuisance wildlife problem, please call the wildlife conflict hotline at 1 (855) 571-9003. (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. State. (3) Any person who is to be considered for suspension, including permanent suspension, shall be given due notice of such action and shall be given the opportunity to appear and show cause why his or her license privileges should not be suspended. (5) Nothing in this section shall preclude the division of wildlife from establishing a special licensing program for mobility-impaired hunters pursuant to section 33-4-119 and rules adopted pursuant to section 33-4-119 or from granting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. The following rules and regulations have been established by the City Parks & Recreation Department pursuant to Chapter 12.40 of the Loveland Municipal Code. Hours: 6:00A to 10:30P (except Morey Wildlife . Find resources and information to help you deal with nuisance wildlife on your property. (3) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof: (a) For a first offense, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars and an assessment of twenty license points; (b) For any subsequent offenses, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten thousand dollars nor more than one hundred thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Suspension of license privileges. For other wildlife issues including nuisance, all other injured wildlife species, or orphaned wildlife, contact . Fencing and other exclusion methods are likely the best option for solving nuisance wildlife problems. It features the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains of North America. March 1, 2022. Law Enforcement and Penalties--Wildlife. Such hearing shall be conducted by a hearing examiner on behalf of the commission. But before that, let's take a look at the most common nuisance wildlife in the state of Colorado. The commission shall have the authority with respect to any such suspension to suspend the resident's privileges until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the summons, complaint, summons and complaint, penalty assessment notice, or other official notice of violation has been furnished to the division. Critter Control to Certify Wildlife Control Specialists. (2)(a)(I) At the time that a person is charged with violating any misdemeanor or civil infraction provision of articles 1 to 6 of this title 33 or a rule of the commission, the officer shall issue a summons and complaint to the alleged offender or, in the case of a violation for which a fine of a fixed amount is prescribed, may give the alleged offender an opportunity to voluntarily pay the fine and surcharge in the form of a penalty assessment. Jan. 1, 1985. 462 (S.B. Hunting with artificial light, night vision, or thermal imaging devices. 884 This law protects endangered or threatened plant and animal species. As people change habitats, the occurrences of human . (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, all money collected for fines under articles 1 to 6 of this title 33, either by payment of a penalty assessment or assessed by a court upon conviction and resulting from issuance of a citation by an officer of the division of parks and wildlife, shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the wildlife cash fund or, for offenses involving nongame wildlife, to the Colorado nongame conservation and wildlife restoration cash fund. While the growth of cities and subdivisions displaces some wildlife, many species continue to live in the habitat available in parks, undeveloped parcels of land . CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife . Swallows may construct an entirely new nest or they may use old nests, building off of traces of mud where an old nest used to be. 2023 Michigan State University College of Law. (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 . Depending on what the nuisance is, this may involve a call . Mississippi State University, Extension Service - https://www.wildpiginfo.msstate . Other terms for the field include wildlife damage management, wildlife control, and animal damage control.Some wild animal species may get used to human presence, causing property damage or risking the transfer of diseases to humans or pets. Todd Grose. A writ of replevin may issue in such an action without bond. A person who violates this subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall, with respect to wildlife other than big game, be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points or shall, with respect to big game, be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points. The penalty assessment notice given to the alleged offender must: (A) Contain the information required for a summons and complaint; (B) Be in the form of a summons and complaint; and. Persons who encounter check stations, whether in possession of wildlife or not, shall stop and produce licenses issued by the division, firearms, and wildlife for inspection by division personnel. (II) For each big game license, a fine that is equal to twice the cost of the most expensive license for such species and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points shall be assessed. To receive technical guidance and information in regards to nuisance animal management and control, you may contact the following agencies: USDA Wildlife Services (MS) - (662) 325-3014. Nuisance Wildlife. Upon such conviction, the commission shall assess twenty license suspension points and suspend the wildlife license privileges for one year to life of the person convicted. March 1, 2022. 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. (II) Refusal or inability to remit the specified fine and surcharges by mail when required constitutes a refusal to accept a penalty assessment notice. 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. 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. Damage or destruction of dens or nests--harassment of wildlife . May 31, 1994; Laws 1996, S.B.96-38, 2, 3, eff. CreditsAdded by Laws 1990, S.B.90-67, 6, eff. (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. \*_g;e.3(w%*>J8I8h;IbjhE$Ql*1ar'R*6 lLuAF).Ba2Q3[u2Xt$(fs8\ Aug. 10, 2016; Laws 2019, Ch. 2223 S. Highland Drive #194. 21-026), 15, eff. For large animals such as wild pigs or dogs, use welded wire or "hog" wire with a 2" x 4" mesh size about 48"to 60" tall. Critter Control announced in September of 1999 that it had developed a reference manual and a certification test for Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCOs). CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. May 30, 2002; Laws 2003, Ch. Aquatic Nuisance Species at Colorado Parks and Wildlife Jan. 1, 1985. Legislation and Administration. 242, 68, eff. 20-1087), 6, eff. Amended by Laws 1985, H.B.1264, 5, eff. X,`]}wt&RCWNaPcPtK>4PWCc (8) This section shall not apply to aquatic nuisance species, which shall be governed by article 10.5 of this title. Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. The breeding season for swallows lasts from March through September. 147.724. Jan. 1, 1985. 305, 5, eff. Part 1. 362, 4, eff. For the purposes of this section, being under the influence of any drug shall include the use of glue-sniffing, aerosol inhalation, or the inhalation of any other toxic vapor. 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