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INDEX PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MINUTES

November 14-15, 2013

CODE PAGE 2014 COMMISSION CALENDAR OA 13-083 3 2014 COMMISSION CALENDAR OA 13-084 3 BIG HORN SHEEP MANAGEMENT PLAN OA 13-094 5 BUDGET REDUCTION ALTERNATIVE OA 13-099 6 CONSENT AGENDA OA 13-095 5 ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS OA13-085 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION – IN OA 13-096 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION – OUT OA 13-097 5-6 LEGISLATIVE LIAISON DESIGNEE OA 13-086 3 JOHN SINGLETARY LICENSE SUSPENSION OA 13-093 5 CHARLES G. FREI, III DEN06184 MINUTES APPROVAL – PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2013 OA 13-081 2 MINUTES APPROVAL – PARKS AND WILDLIFE DIRECTOR INTERVIEWS – OCTOBER 8, 2013 OA 13-082 2 PATH FORWARD OA 13-092 4 REAL ESTATE OA 13-098 6 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REGULATIONS CHAPTER W-1 – FISHING OA 13-087 3 CHAPTER W-2 – BIG GAME & CHAPTER 15 – LICENSE AGENTS OA 13-088 4 CHAPTER W-3 – FURBEARERS & SMALL GAME OA 13-089 4 REGULATIONS – CITIZEN PETITION CHAPTER W-13 – POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE & CHAPTER 6 – OA 13-090 4 FALCONRY CHAPTER W-14 – WILDLIFE REHABILITATION OA 13-091 4

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A meeting of the Parks and Wildlife Commission convened on November 14-15, 2013 at the Rodeway Inn Cow Palace in Lamar, CO.

Chair Bill Kane

Vice Chair Mark Smith Secretary Chris Castilian

Robert Bray Jeanne Horne Gaspar Perricone James Pribyl John Singletary James Vigil Dean Wingfield Michelle Zimmerman

Parks and Wildlife Commission Roll Call Attendance for Thursday, November 14, 2013 and Friday, November 15, 2013:

November 14, 2013 November 15, 2013 Bray – present Bray – present

Castilian – present Castilian – present Horne – present Horne – present

Kane – present Kane – present Perricone – present Perricone – present Pribyl – present Pribyl – present Singletary – present Singletary – present Smith – present Smith – present Vigil – present Vigil – present Wingfield – present Wingfield – present Zimmerman – present Zimmerman - present

King – present King – present Carleton – present Carleton – absent

Acting Director Steve Yamashita and Staff.

Others in attendance were: Gary Melcher, Doug Harboor, Deanna Curtis, Brad Phelps, John George, Robert Harris, Nancy Stocker, Robert Stocker, Dan Gates, Doug Melcher, Chris Rundell, John Hendrick, Rick McCloud, Aaron Paul, Bryant Will, Randy Ray, Randy Knutson.

OA 13-081 It was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Ms. Zimmerman to approve the MINUTES minutes of the September 12-13, 2013 Parks and Wildlife Commission APPROVAL Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. OA 13-082 It was moved by Mr. Bray and seconded by Mr. Vigil to approve the minutes MINUTES of the October 8, 2013 Parks and Wildlife Director interviews. Motion carried APPROVAL unanimously.

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It was moved by Mr. Kane to remove two months of meetings from the 2014 calendar – April and October.

Motion failed due to lack of a second.

OA 13-083 It was moved by Mr. Kane and seconded by Mr. Pribyl to amend the earlier 2014 motion to read “remove the February and October meetings from the 2014 COMMISSION draft calendar,” otherwise approved as proposed by staff. CALENDAR

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Kane – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Singletary – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

OA 13-084 It was moved by Mr. Kane and seconded by Mr. Smith to move the June 2014 2014 meeting to June 4th and 5th and the November 2014 meeting to November 13th COMMISSION and 14th on draft calendar. CALENDAR

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castillian – yes; Horne – yes; Kane – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Singletary – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

OA 13-085 It was moved by Mr. Pribyl and seconded by Mr. Perricone to elect Bill Kane ELECTION OF as Chair, Kenneth “Mark” Smith as Vice Chair and Chris Castilian as COMMISSION Secretary of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. OFFICERS

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Kane – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Singletary – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

OA 13-086 It was moved by Mr. Kane and seconded by Mr. Pribyl to designate John LEGISLATIVE Singletary as Legislative Liaison for the Commission. Motion carried LIAISON unanimously. DESIGNEE REGULATIONS OA 13-087 It was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Perricone to adopt the CHAPTER 1 - changes to Chapter W-1 – Fishing, as proposed by staff. FISHING

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – absent; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried unanimously. See Attachment 1 and 2.

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OA 13-088 It was moved by Mr. Singletary and seconded by Mr. Castilian to adopt CPI CHAPTER 2 - adjustments to nonresident big game licenses and agent commission rates, as BIG GAME & well as adjustments to reduced price non-resident antlerless elk licenses, as CHAPTER 15 - proposed by staff. LICENSE AGENTS Roll Call Vote: Bray – no; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes;

Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried. See Attachment 3 and 4.

OA 13-089 It was moved by Mr. Bray and seconded by Mr. Perricone to adopt changes CHAPTER 3 – to Chapter W-3 – Furbearers and Small Game, including 2014 turkey season FURBEARERS & dates, hunting areas and license numbers as proposed by staff. SMALL GAME

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes.

Motion carried unanimously. See Attachment 5. CITIZEN PETITION OA 13-090 It was moved by Mr. Wingfield and seconded by Ms. Zimmerman to adopt CHAPTER 13 - changes to Chapter W-13 – Possession of Wildlife, Scientific Collecting, and POSSESSION OF Special Licenses, and Chapter W-6 – Falconry, as proposed by staff. WILDLIFE & CHAPTER 6 - Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes- Perricone – yes; FALCONRY Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried unanimously. See Attachment 6 and 7. CITIZEN PETITION OA 13-091 It was moved by Mr. Perricone and seconded by Mr. Vigil to adopt changes to CHAPTER 14 – Chapter W-14 – Wildlife Rehabilitation, pertaining to the presence of sponsors WILDLIFE at certain provisional facility inspections, as proposed by staff. REHABILITATION

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried unanimously. See Attachment 8.

OA 13-092 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the final PATH adoption of the Path Forward document/proposal. FORWARD

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

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OA 13-093 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Mr. Smith to uphold the 2 year LICENSE license suspension of Charles G. Frei, III, DEN06184, as recommended by SUSPENSION staff. CHARLES G. FREI, III Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes;

Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – no; Kane – yes. Motion carried.

OA 13-094 It was moved by Mr. Bray and seconded by Mr. Pribyl to approve the BIGHORN SHEEP Statewide Bighorn Sheep Management Plan addendum. MANAGEMENT PLAN Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes;

Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

OA 13-095 It was moved by Mr. Perricone and seconded by Mr. Bray to approve the CONSENT consent agenda as presented. AGENDA Motion carried unanimously. See Attachment 9 and 10.

An executive session with the Parks and Wildlife Commission was requested by First Assistant Attorney General Tim Monahan pursuant to sections 24-6-402(3)(a)(I) and (III) of the Colorado Open Meetings Act and sections 33-1-105.5(3) and (4) C.R.S., of the Colorado Wildlife Act, to discuss the 2013 Colorado Wildlife Habitat Protection Program (Request for Proposals) Tier 1 and Tier 2 Recommendations by the Division of Parks and Wildlife concerning the possible purchase of property for public purposes. Tier 1 designation means the property will be preferentially evaluated and pursued for acquisition. Tier 2 properties are typically only acquired if acquisition of a Tier 1 property cannot be completed.

OA 13-096 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Mr. Perricone to adjourn to EXECUTIVE Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and other confidential SESSION – IN information.

Roll Call Vote: Bray – yes; Castilian – yes; Horne – yes; Perricone – yes; Pribyl – yes; Singletary – yes; Smith – yes; Vigil – yes; Wingfield – yes; Zimmerman – yes; Kane – yes. Motion carried unanimously. During the executive session, staff of the Division of Parks and Wildlife and its legal counsel discussed the terms and conditions of the recommended 2013 RFP projects, and the relative ranking (Tier 1 and Tier 2) of those projects for possible acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Given the limited resources available for use in completing the 2013 RFP projects it is likely only Tier 1 properties will ultimately be acquired.

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Attachment 1

FILING - 11/29/2013 FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-1 - FISHING ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

#100 – DEFINITIONS See also 33-1-102, C.R.S and Chapter 0 of these regulations for other applicable definitions.

A. "Artificial flies and lures" means devices made entirely of, or a combination of, natural or

synthetic non-edible, non-scented (regardless if the scent is added in the manufacturing process or applied afterward), materials such as wood, plastic, silicone, rubber, epoxy, glass, hair, metal, feathers, or fiber, designed to attract fish. This definition does not include anything defined as bait in #100.B below.

B. “Bait” means any hand-moldable material designed to attract fish by the sense of taste or smell;

those devices to which scents or smell attractants have been added or externally applied (regardless if the scent is added in the manufacturing process or applied afterward); scented manufactured fish eggs and traditional organic baits, including but not limited to worms, grubs, crickets, leeches, dough baits or stink baits, insects, crayfish, human food, fish, fish parts or fish eggs.

C. "Chumming" means placing fish, parts of fish, or other material upon which fish might feed in the

waters of this state for the purpose of attracting fish to a particular area in order that they might be taken, but such term shall not include fishing with baited hooks or live traps.

D. “Game fish” means all species of fish except unregulated species, prohibited nongame,

endangered and threatened species, which currently exist or may be introduced into the state and which are classified as game fish by the Commission. This includes, but is not limited to brown, brook, cutthroat, golden, lake (mackinaw), and rainbow trout; cutbow (rainbow trout x cutthroat trout hybrids), splake (lake trout x brook trout hybrids), and tiger trout (brown trout x brook trout hybrids); arctic char; grayling; kokanee salmon; whitefish; sculpin; smallmouth, largemouth, spotted, striped, and white bass; wipers (striped bass x white bass hybrids); carp; bullhead, blue, channel, and flathead catfish; black and white crappie; drum; northern pike; tiger muskie; sacramento and yellow perch; sauger; saugeye (walleye x sauger hybrids); speckled dace; rainbow smelt; tench; walleye; bluegill; bluegill hybrids (bluegill x green sunfish); green, redear and pumpkin-seed sunfish; gizzard shad; longnose and white suckers; and minnows.

E. “Float tube” means a floating device which suspends a single occupant in the water from the seat

down and is not propelled by oars, paddles or motors. F. "Gig" means a barbed fork with one or more tines which is attached to a handle. G. "Jugs" means floats to which are attached a line and common hook. H. "Minnow" means all members of the families of fish classified Cyprinidae (Carp, Chub, Dace,

Goldfish, Minnow, Shiner, Stoneroller, and Tench) Cyprinodontidae (Killifish, Topminnow) and Clupeidae (Gizzard Shad), except those designated as nongame, threatened, or endangered in Chapter 10 of these regulations, or those designated as Unregulated Wildlife in Chapter 11 of these regulations.

I. "Natural stream" means an existing stream course where water naturally flows regularly or

intermittently for at least part of the year. Ditches or other water conveyance channels which are man-made are not considered natural streams.

J. "Net" means seine, dip net, gill net, cast net, trap net, hoop net or similar devices used to take or

as an aid in taking fish, amphibians or crustaceans.

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K. "Personally attended line" means a rod and line, hand line, or tip up that is used for fishing and which is under the personal control of a person who is in proximity to it.

L. "Common hook" means any hook or multiple hooks having a common shank. All hooks attached

to a manufactured artificial lure shall be considered a common hook. M. "Size" or "Length" means the total length of a fish with head and tail attached measured from the

tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. N. "Seining" means the capture of live fish with the use of a net that hangs vertically in the water and

is used to enclose fish when its ends are pulled together, or are drawn ashore. O. "Snagging" means the taking of fish by snatching with hooks, gang hooks, artificial flies or lures,

or similar devices where the fish is hooked in a part of the body other than the mouth. P. "Trotline" means a single, anchored line with a float at each end from which droplines are

attached.

#101 - SEASON DATES AND HOURS

A. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, all waters of the state shall be open to fishing using all manners of take day and night, year around.

#102 - LICENSE AND STAMP REQUIREMENTS See also 33-6-107 C.R.S. for general fishing license requirements

A. A valid commercial fishing license is required to take or possess bait fish, amphibians, or

crustaceans for commercial purposes.

1. Commercial fishing licenses shall be available from the Division at a cost of forty dollars ($40.00). Applications for licenses are available from the Division. Licenses issued by the Division can be restricted to specific waters, specific bag limits and times designated by the Division on the basis of the following criteria:

a. Negative impacts on sport fishing opportunity. b. Effects of commercial harvest on populations of target species. c. Detrimental effects of transplanting a species outside its current range. d. Presence of threatened or endangered species and species of special concern.

2. All commercial fishing license holders shall submit an annual report as specified on the

commercial fishing license application to the Division within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of the license.

3. All commercial fishing license holders shall be required to provide each purchaser of live fish

with a written receipt stating the seller’s name, the date of sale, the species, and the number sold.

4. The taking of mollusks listed in Chapter 10 is prohibited.

B. Free fishing dates - The following dates are open to fishing without a license or Habitat Stamp in

all waters of the state: The first full weekend of the month of June.

C. Second rod stamp – Any person may use one additional (second) personally attended line statewide when a second rod stamp is purchased, as identified on the user's fishing license.

1. Any person under 16 years of age who is not required to have a fishing license must have a

second rod stamp with their signature in possession in order to use a second personally attended line.

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2 Second rod stamps are not transferable to any other person, nor do they confer fishing privileges to any person other than the license-holder.

3. A second rod stamp is not required when fishing with a trotline or jugs only.

#103 - MANNER OF TAKE

A. The following are legal methods of take for species listed in this chapter. Any method of take not

listed herein shall be prohibited, except as otherwise provided by statute or these regulations:

1. One personally attended line, except as otherwise authorized in these regulations. a. Each line shall have no more than 3 common hooks attached.

2. Trotlines

a. Trotlines may only be used on waters specified in regulation #108. b. No one may use more than one trotline. c. Trotlines shall be anchored, marked at each end by floats, be no more than 150 feet in

length, have no more than 25 droplines, and shall be weighted to place the line a minimum of 3 feet beneath the surface of the water.

d. There shall be no more than 3 barbed hooks on a common hook on each dropline. e. Trotlines shall be tagged with the user’s name, customer identification number, and date

set. f. All trotlines shall be personally checked at least once in each 24-hour period.

3. Jugs

a. Jugs shall only be used only on waters specified in regulation #108. b. No one may use more than 10 jugs, each of which shall not have more than a single line

with one common hook attached. c. Jugs shall be tagged with the owner or user’s name and customer identification number. d. Jugs shall be personally checked at least once every hour.

4. Underwater spearfishing, archery, and gigs

a. Underwater spearfishing, archery, and gigs may be used statewide for the taking of carp

and northern pike, except as otherwise prohibited by these regulations or land management agencies. East of the Continental Divide, gizzard shad, and white or long-nose suckers may also be taken, unless otherwise prohibited in regulation #108. Other game fish species may only be taken when authorized in regulation #108 for a specific water.

b. The following additional restrictions apply to underwater spearfishing: 1. CO2 guns or cartridge-powered spears are prohibited. 2. Guns must be loaded and unloaded while the gun is submerged. 3. Divers must stay within a radius of 100 feet of a float bearing the National Divers’

Symbol. 4. Spears must be attached by a safety line.

c. Archery may be used for the taking of kokanee salmon during times and in locations otherwise open to snagging of salmon, as established in #108 of these regulations. The following additional restrictions apply to archery take of kokanee salmon: 1. All bows must have a reel, fishing line and arrow attached to the bow. 2. All bows must have an arrow safety slide mechanism, which maintains the fishing line

in front of the arrow rest at all times. d. Archery and gigs may be used for the taking of bullfrogs.

5. Snagging

a. Snagging shall be used for the taking of kokanee salmon only, and only where specifically authorized in regulation #108.

b. Snagged fish species other than kokanee salmon must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

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6. Seines and cast-nets

a. Seines shall be used only for fish taken in accordance with regulation #104(H), the gilled form aquatic tiger salamander larvae, and crayfish; or when authorized for emergency salvage.

b. Seines shall be made of one-fourth (1/4) inch or less non-metallic square mesh. c. Seines shall not exceed 20 feet in length by 4 feet in depth

7. By hand or with the aid of dip nets

a. Bullfrogs, crayfish, and the gilled form aquatic tiger salamander larvae may be taken by hand or with the aid of dip nets.

b. Fish may be taken by hand or with the aid of dip nets or any other method approved by the Director, when emergency public salvage of fish has been approved in accordance with regulation #104(G).

c. Hand held dip nets may be used for fish taken in accordance with regulation #104(H). 8. Livetraps

a. Cage or box traps, including set pots, shall be used only for the taking of crayfish, snapping turtles, and fish taken in accordance with regulation #104(H).

9. Artificial light

a. Artificial light may be used as an aid in taking. 10. Bait

a. Bait may be used as an aid in taking, except by chumming, in accordance with regulation #104(H).

#104 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

A. Any fish released upon catch must be released alive and into the same body of water from which it

was taken. B. When fishing through the ice, the following additional restrictions apply:

1. Ice fishing holes shall not exceed 10 inches in diameter, or 10 inches on any side. 2. All fires on the ice must be enclosed in a container. 3. No litter may be left on the ice. 4. On waters where only portable shelters are permitted, all ice fishing shelters must be removed

from the ice at the end of the day. 5. On waters where permanent ice fishing shelters are permitted; the name and customer

identification number of the owner or user must be displayed on the outside, shore side, of the shelter, in legible, contrasting color letters at least 2 inches high.

C. Only those persons designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service may take fish,

amphibians, mollusks or crustaceans within the boundaries of any Federal fish hatchery or rearing unit.

D. Molesting, disturbing, or damaging gill nets, traps, or seines set by the Division is prohibited. E. Fishing may be prohibited as posted pending the adoption of water-specific regulations when

necessary to:

1. Protect threatened or endangered species. 2. Protect spawning areas. 3. Protect waters being used in Division research projects. 4. Protect newly acquired access to fishing waters. 5. Protect the integrity of sport fish, native fish or other aquatic wildlife populations.

F. Emergency Closure of Fishing Waters

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1. The Director may authorize emergency closure of fishing waters in the state for a period of up to 9 months when it is determined that environmental conditions in these waters are such that fishing could result in unacceptable levels of fish mortality. Such closures may be enacted when any one of the following criteria are met:

a. Daily maximum water temperatures exceed 74 º F or the daily average temperature

exceeds 72º F; b. Measured stream flows are 25 % or less of the historical average low flow for the time

period in question; c. Fish condition is deteriorating such that fungus and other visible signs of deterioration may

be present; d. Daily minimum dissolved oxygen levels are below five (5) parts per million (ppm). e. When a natural or man-caused environmental event such as wildfire, mudslides, oil spills

or other similar event has occurred, resulting in the need for recovery time or remedial action for a fish population

When such determination has been made; public notice will be given, including posting at the site.

G. Emergency Public Salvage of fish

1. The Director may authorize emergency public salvage when substantial numbers of fish in

waters of the state are found to be in imminent danger of being lost. Such loss is deemed to be imminent when the volume and depth of water, water temperature and/or oxygen content are such that fish cannot survive. Measurements shall be made of these criteria as a basis for making a judgment on the total loss of fish and when such loss will occur, and will include:

a. Water storage levels in lakes, reservoirs, or ponds of less than twenty-five (25) percent of

total capacity or, b. River or stream flow essentially eliminated with only pools left standing or, c. Visual evidence of substantial numbers of sick or dying fish, or d. Reclamation projects.

2. When such determination has been made; public notice will be given, including posting at the

site, that fish may be taken by hand or by dip net, or any other method authorized by the Director. When practical the Director shall exercise this authority within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the information or at such earlier time as the emergency necessitates.

3. Numbers of fish to be salvaged and possessed by an individual shall be determined by

Division personnel at the site. 4. Emergency salvage shall be permitted only during daylight hours.

H. Take, Possession and Use of Fish, Amphibians, and Crustaceans for bait, personal or

commercial use

1. The seining, netting, trapping, and dipping of fish is prohibited statewide in all natural streams, springs, all waters in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Elbert, Jefferson, and Park counties, and all public standing waters in Rio Grande, Saguache, Conejos, Costilla, Alamosa, Mineral and Hinsdale counties in the Rio Grande drainage.

a. Fish handled or produced on commercially licensed aquaculture facilities are exempt from

this regulation.

2. The only fish species allowed to be taken and used for consumption or personal use as bait (either alive or dead) by fishing, seining, netting, trapping, or dipping are minnows, bluegill, hybrid bluegill, carp, sunfish, gizzard shad, sculpin, white and longnose suckers, yellow perch

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and rainbow smelt. Statewide bag limits apply to sunfish, bluegill, hybrid bluegills and yellow perch.

a. Restrictions on Live Fish Used as Bait.

1. The collection, use, or possession of live fish for use as bait is prohibited in the

following waters: aa. All waters east of the Continental Divide above 7,000 feet elevation bb. The Arkansas River above Parkdale – Fremont and Chaffee counties cc. Watson Lake - Larimer County dd. All waters west of the Continental Divide, except in Navajo Reservoir.

2. Except as otherwise provided by these regulations, live fish collected for use as bait may only be used in the same body of water from which they were collected. In addition, collection and use is allowed in any man-made ditches and canals within one-half mile of the adjoining lake or reservoir. Use of any baitfish collected in those ditches and canals is restricted to only the water from which it was collected and the adjoining lake or reservoir. Baitfish collected under this provision may not be otherwise transported or stored for later use.

3. In Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers Counties, live fish collected for personal

use as bait may be transported, stored or used anywhere within the listed counties. Transportation to or use of any such baitfish in any other county is prohibited,

4. All live baitfish acquired from a commercial source and transported by anglers must at

all times be accompanied by a receipt from the source. 3. The only fish species allowed to be taken for commercial use are minnows, gizzard shad,

white and longnose suckers and carp. 4. Bullfrogs and Salamanders. The taking, possession and use of bullfrogs and the aquatic gilled

form of the tiger salamander for private and commercial use is permitted. Statewide bag limits apply.

5. Crustaceans.

a. The taking, possession and use of any crustacean under the authority of a commercial fishing license is subject to the following restrictions: 1. The minimum size for crayfish taken for commercial food purposes shall be three (3)

inches. (Measured from the tip of the acumen (bony spike between the eye) to the telson (last bony plate in the tail)).

2. All crayfish taken with eggs attached must be returned to the water immediately. 3. All set pots and traps shall be labeled with the name, address and license number of

the license holder. b. In all waters west of the Continental Divide - All crayfish must be returned to the water of

origin immediately or killed and taken into possession immediately upon catch with kill being effected by separating the abdomen from the cephalothorax (tail from body).

6. Mollusks. The taking of mollusks for personal or commercial use as bait is prohibited.

#105 – VACANT

#106 - FISHING CONTESTS AND RELEASE OF TAGGED FISH

A. Fishing Contests using tagged or marked released fish

1. No person shall advertise, promote, conduct or offer to conduct any fishing contest where the

object of such contest is to take marked or tagged fish released in any waters open to public

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fishing, except licensed commercial and private lakes, or release marked or tagged fish for this purpose, unless such contest is first approved by the Director.

a. Application shall be made on a form provided by the Division at least sixty (60) days prior

to the proposed contest date. Such application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of forty dollars ($40.00).

b. Approval shall be granted to any person meeting the requirements of this regulation

unless the Director determines the proposed contest would be significantly detrimental to the wildlife resource. In such cases, approval may be granted if conditions can be placed on the conduct of the contest which will avoid such detrimental effects. When an application for a contest is denied the applicant shall be promptly notified with a written notice stating the reason(s) for such denial.

2. Contests involving tagged or marked trout will be permitted only on lakes and reservoirs

greater than 200 surface acres and managed primarily as a catchable fishery by the Division of Wildlife. "Catchable fishery" means any lake or reservoir which is annually stocked with hatchery reared trout averaging eight (8) to ten (10) inches in length.

3. No tagged or marked fish contest shall be permitted on any stream, river or other flowing

water or any water designated as a Gold Medal or Wild Trout water. 4 Written approval shall be obtained from the person(s) or agency(s) who owns or controls the

land and water area involved prior to making application to the Division 5. All statutes and regulations including license provisions, manner of taking, size restrictions and

daily bag and possession limits for fish shall remain in effect during any contest. 6 Any public fishing area shall remain open to public fishing without charge, regardless of any

special contest fee or changes, during a fishing contest. 7. All fish obtained for use in any contest shall be certified disease free in accordance with #009,

prior to release. 8. Contest sponsor(s) shall provide a written report to the appropriate Division of Wildlife office

within twenty (20) days of the close of such contest. Said report shall include an estimate of the number of participants, the average time spent by participants in fishing and the estimated total fish catch by species.

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#107 - STATEWIDE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS AND SPECIAL SEASONS

A. Daily Bag, Possession Limits and size limits: 1. Daily bag and possession limits – except as otherwise provided in these regulations for certain waters, the daily bag and possession limits will be as follows:

Species

Daily Bag and Possession Limit

(except as otherwise noted)

Special Conditions

a. Trout (Brook, Brown, Cutbow, Cutthroat, Golden, Lake, Rainbow, Splake, and Tiger; Arctic Char, Salmon (except kokanee), and Grayling:

Daily Bag: 4 fish in the aggregate Possession Limit: 8 fish in the aggregate

Brook Trout - additional daily bag and possession limit: 10 fish, 8 inches or less in length

b. Kokanee salmon: 10 fish

c. Walleye, Saugeye, Sauger: 5 fish in the aggregate

Arkansas and South Fork of the Republican River drainages - bag and possession limit: 10 fish in the aggregate

d. Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Smallmouth Bass: 5 fish in the aggregate

e. White Bass, Striped Bass, Wiper: 10 fish in the aggregate

Arkansas and South Fork of the Republican River drainages - bag and possession limit: 20 fish in the aggregate

f. Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish: 10 fish in the aggregate

g. White Crappie, Black Crappie: 20 fish in the aggregate h. Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Pumpkinseed Sunfish:

20 fish in the aggregate

i. Yellow Perch: 20 fish West of the Continental Divide: Unlimited

j. Tiger Muskie: 1 fish, at least 36 inches in length k. Northern Pike, Whitefish, Bullhead: Unlimited

l. Speckled Dace, and Sculpin: Unlimited West of the Continental Divide - bag and possession limit: 20 fish in the aggregate

m. Bullfrogs Unlimited n. Crayfish (crawdads) Unlimited o. Aquatic Tiger Salamander larvae (gilled form) 50, less than 5 inches in length

2. Any fish caught and placed on a stringer, in a container or in a live well, or not returned to the

water immediately, will be counted as part of the established daily bag or possession limit. Any fish taken and subsequently smoked, canned, frozen or otherwise preserved for consumption is considered part of the established possession limit until it is consumed.

3. There are no daily bag or possession limits for game species not specifically listed.

ARTICLE II - SPECIAL REGULATION WATERS

#108 – Special Daily Bag and Possession Limits, Size Restrictions, and Other Water-Specific Provisions

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A. Various cutthroat waters, specifically those considered Cutthroat Conservation and Recreation waters, are protected throughout the state as listed below. In those waters:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch.

Note: This is to accommodate the growing number of cutthroat trout streams and lakes that are being included in conservation and recovery actions according to management plans.

B. In place of or in addition to regulations # 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 (bag and possession limits,

manner of take, fishing dates, fishing hours, special conditions and restrictions, or other fishing activities), and 108 A, the following regulations apply to the named waters:

Note: Additional conditions and restrictions for state wildlife areas are found in Chapter 9

1. Abrams Creek - Eagle County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

2. Adams County Fairgrounds Lakes (Public Works and Mann-Nyholt Lakes) - Adams

County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length.

3. Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue Lake) - Bent and Kiowa Counties

a. Trotlines and jugs are permitted. b. The bag limit and minimum size for walleye and saugeye is five fish in the aggregate,

15 inches in length.

4. Agnes Lakes (Upper and Lower Lakes) - Jackson County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

5. Akron City Lake - Washington County


6. Alberta Park Reservoir - Mineral County


7. American Lakes (Snow and Michigan Lakes) - Jackson County.


8. Animas River - La Plata County

a. From the confluence with Lightner Creek to the Rivera Crossing Bridge:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. b. From the confluence with Hermosa Creek downstream to the state line:

1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.

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9. Antelope Creek, West - Gunnison County


10. Antero Reservoir - Park County

a. Ice fishing shelters must be portable. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

11. Apache Creek, North and South Forks - Huerfano County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the US Forest Service boundary: 1. Fishing is prohibited.

12. Arapahoe Bend Natural Area (Bass, Beaver, Cormorant, and Snapper Ponds) -

Larimer County


13. Arapaho Creek - Grand County

a. From Monarch Lake downstream to USFS 125: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

14. Archuleta Creek - Saguache County

a. On that portion within the Cochetopa State Wildlife Area (Snyder Ranch) downstream

from Dome Lakes State Wildlife Area: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

15. Arkansas River - Chaffee, Fremont, Lake and Pueblo Counties

a. From the US 24 river overpass downstream to the lower boundary of the Hayden

Ranch, as posted: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for trout is one fish, 12 inches in

length. b. From the Stockyard Bridge (Chaffee Co Rd 102) below Salida downstream 7 ½ miles

to the confluence with Badger Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All rainbow trout and cutbows must be returned to the water immediately upon

catch. c. Within the Pueblo Reservoir State Wildlife Area:

1. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for walleye and saugeye is five fish in the aggregate, 18 inches in length.

2. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in length may be taken per day.

d. From the bridge at Valco Ponds downstream to Pueblo Boulevard (except at the Pueblo Nature Center as posted): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout 16 inches in length or greater must be returned to the water immediately

upon catch.

16. Arkansas River, Middle Fork of the South Arkansas - Chaffee County

a. From the headwaters downstream to Boss Lake:

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1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

17. Augustora Creek - Archuleta County


18. Aurora (Senac) Reservoir - Arapahoe County

a. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. b. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. c. The minimum size for walleye is 18 inches in length. d. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in

length may be taken per day.

19. Bard Creek - Clear Creek County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the west fork of Clear Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

20. Barker Reservoir - Boulder County

a. Ice fishing is prohibited.

21. Barr Lake - Adams County a. The minimum size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. b. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in

length may be taken per day. 22. Bear Creek - Conejos County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Conejos River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

23. Bear Creek - El Paso County

a. From the headwaters downstream to Gold Camp Road: 1. Fishing is prohibited

24. Bear Creek - Jefferson County

a. From the base of Evergreen Lake dam downstream to Bear Creek Reservoir: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout (except rainbow trout and cutbows) is two

fish. 3. All rainbow trout and cutbows must be returned to the water immediately upon

catch. 25. Bear Creek - Montezuma County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Dolores River: 1 Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

26. Bear Creek Reservoir - Jefferson County

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a. The minimum size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. b. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in

length may be taken per day. 27. Bear River - Garfield and Routt Counties

a. The bag limit for whitefish is four fish. b. The possession limit for whitefish is eight fish.

28. Beaver Creek - Garfield County


29. Beaver Creek - Gunnison County


30. Beaver Creek - Mineral County


31. Beaver Creek Reservoir - Rio Grande County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31. 32. Beaver Creek, West - Gunnison County


33. Big Bend Creek - La Plata County


34. Big Creek Lake (Lower) - Jackson County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout and/or splake is three fish, only one of which may be greater than 26 inches in length.

35. Big Hole Creek - Eagle County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Three Licks Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

36. Big Lake - Conejos County


37. Big Thompson Ponds - Larimer County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is one fish in the aggregate, 15 inches in length.

38. Big Thompson River - Larimer County

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a. From the base of Olympus Dam at Lake Estes downstream to the bridge at Waltonia:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

39. Black Canyon - San Juan County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Hermosa Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

40. Black Hollow Creek - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Poudre River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

41. Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (BLM Ponds) - Alamosa County

a. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. Fishing is prohibited from February 15 through July 15.

42. Blanco River - Archuleta County a. From the Blanco Diversion Dam downstream to the confluence with the San Juan

River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,

smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.

43. Blue Mesa Reservoir - Gunnison County

a. Ice fishing shelters must be portable. b. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is unlimited. c. No more than one lake trout greater than 38 inches in length may be taken per day. d. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from November 1 through December 31.

44. Blue River - Grand and Summit Counties

a. From the north inlet at Summit Co Rd 3 (Coyne Valley Rd. 3 miles north of

Breckenridge) downstream to Dillon Reservoir: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. b. From Dillon Dam downstream to the north city limits of the town of Silverthorne:


c. From the north city limits of the town of Silverthorne downstream to the Colo 9 bridge over the Blue River at Blue River State Wildlife Area: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. d. From the Colo 9 bridge over the Blue River at Blue River State Wildlife Area

downstream to the Green Mountain Reservoir inlet: 1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December

31. e. From Green Mountain Reservoir dam downstream to the Colorado River:


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45. Bobtail Creek - Grand County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the Denver Water Board Diversion: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

46. Bonny Reservoir - Yuma County

a. There is no bag or possession limit for any game fish species. b. Trotlines and jugs are allowed.

47. Boss Lake - Chaffee County


48. Boulder Creek - Boulder County

a. From the upper end of Eben Fine Park (within the City Limits of Boulder) downstream to 55th St: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

49. Boyd Lake - Larimer County

a. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. The minimum size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches in length. c. The minimum size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. d. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in


50. Brush Creek - Eagle County

a. From the confluence with the Eagle River upstream for 2.5 miles: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

51. Brush Creek, West - Eagle County

a. In the Sylvan Lake inlet and upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited from September 1 through November 30. 52. Brush Hollow Reservoir - Fremont County

a. The minimum size for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass is 15 inches in length.

53. Bull Basin Reservoir #1 - Mesa County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. 54. Bull Creek Reservoirs #1 and #2 and Connecting Channels - Mesa County


length.

55. Burgess Creek - Garfield and Routt Counties

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56. Button Rock (Ralph Price) Reservoir - Boulder County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. c. Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through April 30.

57. Cabin Creek - Garfield County

a. From Trappers Lake upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited. 58. Canyon Creek - Garfield County

a. From the north side of the I-70 Bridge downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River: 1. Fishing is prohibited from March 15 through May 15 and from October 1 through

November 30.

59. Carnero Creek, Middle - Saguache County


60. Carnero Creek, North - Saguache County


61. Carnero Creek, South - Saguache County


62. Carter Creek - Grand County


63. Carter Lake - Larimer County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31. b. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. c. The bag limit and maximum size for walleye is three fish 21 inches in length. d. The possession limit for walleye is five fish. e. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned fish in a boat on the lake.

64. Cascade Creek - Conejos County


65. Cascade Creek - Huerfano County


66. Castle Creek - La Plata County

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a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Junction Creek:


67. Cat Creek - Rio Grande and Conejos Counties


68. Cat Creek, North Fork - Rio Grande County


69. Cat Creek, South Fork - Rio Grande County


70. Cataract Creek - Summit County a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

71. Chalk Creek - Chaffee County

a. Within Wright’s Lake State Wildlife Area:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 72. Chartier Pond - Morgan County


73. Chatfield Reservoir - Jefferson and Douglas Counties

a. The bag limit and minimum size for walleye is three fish, 18 inches in length. b. No more than one walleye greater than 21 inches in length may be taken per day. c. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. d. Fishing is prohibited from the dam and within 100 feet of the dam or walleye spawning

operation nets, from March 15 through April 15 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

74. Cheesman Reservoir - Douglas and Jefferson Counties

a. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through April 30. b. Fishing is prohibited from ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise. c. Fishing is prohibited on the dam and around the reservoir as posted. d. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through September 30. e. Ice fishing is prohibited.

75. Cherry Creek Reservoir - Arapahoe County

a. The bag limit and minimum size for walleye is three fish, 18 inches in length. b. No more than one walleye greater than 21 inches in length may be taken per day. c. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length.

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d. Fishing is prohibited from the dam and within 100 feet of the dam or walleye spawning operation nets, from March 15 through April 15 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

76. Cheyenne Creek, North - El Paso and Teller Counties a. From the headwaters downstream to Gold Camp Rd:

1. Fishing is prohibited. 77. Cimarron River - Montrose County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from November 1 through December 31.

78. Clear Creek - Chaffee County

a. From the gauging station (approximately ½ mile above Clear Creek Reservoir) downstream to Clear Creek Reservoir: 1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31.

79. Clear Creek - La Plata County


80. Clear Creek Holding Ponds - Adams County

a. Fishing is prohibited, except for youth participating in Division angler education

activities.

81. Clear Creek Reservoir - Chaffee County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31.

82. Clear Lake - Jackson County


83. Clinton Reservoir - Summit County

a. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. 84. Cochetopa Creek - Saguache County

a. On that portion within the Cochetopa State Wildlife Area (Snyder Ranch): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

85. Colorado River - Garfield, Eagle, Grand, and Mesa Counties

a. From Lake Granby Dam downstream to the US 40 bridge approximately 3 miles west of Hot Sulphur Springs: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

b. From the US 40 bridge, approximately three miles west of Hot Sulphur Springs downstream to the confluence with Troublesome Creek (approximately 5 miles east of Kremmling): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

c. From the confluence of Williams Fork River downstream to the state line:

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d. From the confluence with Troublesome Creek downstream to the I-70 Exit 90 bridge at Rifle (excluding 50 yards upstream and downstream of the confluences with Canyon, Grizzly and No Name Creeks): 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

e. 50 yards upstream and downstream of the confluences with Canyon, Grizzly and No Name Creeks: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. 2. Fishing is prohibited from March 15 through May 15 and from October 1 through

November 30. 86. Colorado River, (North Fork) including Shadow Mountain Spillway - Grand County

a. From Shadow Mountain Dam spillway to Lake Granby, including Columbine Bay to the Twin Creek inlet: 1. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through December 31.

87. Como Creek - Boulder County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with North Boulder Creek: 1. Fishing is prohibited.

88. Conejos River - Conejos County

a. From the lower bridge at the town of Platoro downstream to the confluence with the South Fork of the Conejos River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. b. From Menkhaven Resort downstream to the upper boundary of Aspen Glade

Campground: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. 89. Conejos River, Lake Fork - Conejos County

a. From the headwaters including Big Lake, downstream to and including Rock Lake and its outlet: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

90. Connected Lake - Mesa County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth bass is two fish, 18 inches in length.

91. Cooper Lake - Hinsdale County


92. Cornelius Creek - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with George Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

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93. Corral Creek - San Juan County


94. Corral Creek - Summit County


95. Cottonwood Creek, Little - Moffat County

a. From Freeman Reservoir upstream for ¼ mile: 1. Fishing is prohibited from January 1 through July 31.

96. Crawford Reservoir - Delta County

a. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. There is no bag or possession limit on yellow perch. c. From the fence on top of the Crawford Reservoir dam downstream to the north

boundary fence: 1. Fishing in the spillway, the stilling basin and the outlet canal is prohibited.

97. Crosho Reservoir - Rio Blanco County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for grayling is two fish, 16 inches in length.

98. Crystal Lake - Lake County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 99. Crystal Reservoir - Montrose County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31. 100. Culebra Creek - Costilla County

a. From the Colo 159 bridge downstream approximately 3 miles to the Jaquez Bridge: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. 3. Landowner permission on a Colorado Courtesy Card is required before access is

permitted. As the landowner’s agent, the San Luis Visitor Center is authorized to issue courtesy card permission.

101. Cunningham Creek - Pitkin County


102. Daigre Lake - Huerfano County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. Ice fishing is prohibited.

103. Deadman Gulch - Routt County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Toponas Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

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2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

104. Deep Creek - La Plata County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the USFS boundary: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

105. Deep Creek - San Miguel County


106. Deer Beaver Creek - Saguache County


107. Delaney Butte Lakes (North, South, and East) - Jackson County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer.

b. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. c. All brown trout between 14 and 20 inches in length must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch. d. All rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and cutbows between 18 and 22 inches in length

must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. e. North Delaney Butte Lake:

1. Fishing is prohibited from the dam and within 100 feet of the dam from September 15 through November 15.

2. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet, upstream of the standing water line. f. South Delaney Butte Lake:

1. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet, upstream of the standing water line. 108. DePoorter Lake - Sedgwick County


100.5. Divide Creek, West - Garfield County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Brook Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

109. Dixon Lake - Larimer County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. 110. Dolores River - Dolores, Montezuma, Montrose, Mesa and San Miguel Counties

a. From the confluence with the West Fork of the Dolores River downstream to the standing water line of McPhee Reservoir: 1. The taking of kokanee salmon is prohibited, except from November 15 through

December 31, when snagging is permitted. b. From McPhee Dam downstream approximately 11 miles to the Bradfield Bridge:


c. From the McPhee Dam downstream to the state line:

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d. From the Bradfield Bridge downstream to the Utah state line: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for brown trout.

111. Doty Park Lake - Morgan County


112. Doug Creek - Montrose County


113. Duke Lake - Mesa County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth bass is two fish, 18 inches in length.

114. Eagle River - Eagle County

a. From the confluence of the East Fork and the South Fork downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

b. From the I-70 Exit 147 bridge in the Town of Eagle downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


115. East Pass Creek - Saguache


116. East River - Gunnison County

a. From the upstream property boundary at the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery downstream to the confluence with the Taylor River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for trout is two fish, 12 inches in

length. 3. The taking of kokanee salmon is prohibited.

b. From the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery outlet downstream to the Roaring Judy property boundary: 1. Fishing is prohibited from August 1 through October 31.

117. Echo Canyon Reservoir - Archuleta County

a. All largemouth bass between 12 and 15 inches in length must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch.

118. Elaine T. Valente Open Space Lakes, North Lake - Adams County a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used

on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

119. Eleven Mile Reservoir - Park County

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a. Ice fishing shelters must be portable. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is four fish, only two of which may be greater

than 16 inches in length. c. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31 east

(on the lake side) of the inlet buoy line.

120. Elk Creek - San Miguel County


121. Elk River - Routt County


122. Elk River (North, South and Middle Forks) - Routt County


123. Elkhead Reservoir - Moffat and Routt Counties

a. No more than two bass in the aggregate greater than 15 inches in length may be

taken per day. b. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth bass is two fish, 15

inches in length. c. The bag and possession limit for crappie is 10 fish.

124. Emerald Lakes (Big and Little) - Hinsdale County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for trout is two fish, 14 inches in

length. c. In the Lake Creek inlet for ½ mile above Big Emerald Lake:

1. Fishing is prohibited from January 1 through July 15. 125. Evans City Lake (Riverside Park) - Weld County


126. Fairgrounds Lake - Boulder County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon

catch. 127. Fall Creek - San Miguel County

a. From the headwaters downstream to Woods Lake:


128. Fawn Creek - Rio Blanco County


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129. Fish Creek - Routt County


130. Florida River - La Plata County

a. From the headwaters downstream to Lemon Reservoir:

1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31.

b. From the US 160 bridge east of Durango downstream to the confluence with the Animas River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


131. Forbes Park Lake - Costilla County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

132. Fort Morgan Ponds - Morgan County


133. Fourmile Creek - Garfield County

a. From the confluence with the Roaring Fork River upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited from March 15 through May 15 and from October 1 through November 30.

134. Frank Easement Ponds - Weld County


135. Fraser Creek - Garfield County

a. From Trappers Lake upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited.

136. Fraser River - Grand County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with St. Louis Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All rainbow trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. From the confluence with St. Louis Creek downstream to the Colorado River: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

137. Freeman Reservoir - Moffat County

a. Within 50 yards on either side of the inlet and upstream for ¼ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited from January 1 through July 31.

138. French Gulch - Summit County


139. Frey Gulch - Summit County

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a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Snake River:


140. Fryingpan Lakes #2 and #3 - Pitkin County


141. Fryingpan River - Eagle and Pitkin Counties

a. From Ruedi Dam downstream to the confluence with the Roaring Fork River, approximately 14 miles: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout (except brown trout) must be returned to the water immediately upon

catch. 3. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for brown trout is two fish, 14

inches in length. 142. George Creek - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Sheep Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

143. Goat Creek - San Miguel County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Beaver Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

144. Golden Park Ponds #1, #2, #3, and #4 - Boulder County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. On Golden Park Ponds #1 and #2:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

145. Gore Creek - Eagle County

a. From the confluence with Red Sandstone Creek downstream to the confluence with the Eagle River: 1. Fishing by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length.

146. Grand Lake - Grand County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is four fish, only one of which may be greater than 36 inches in length. From October 1 through June 30 all lake trout between 26 and 36 inches in length must be released immediately upon catch.

b. Ice fishing shelters must be portable. c. Gaffs and tail snares are prohibited.

147. Grandview Ponds - Adams County


148. Graneros Creek - Pueblo County

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a. From the headwaters downstream to the US Forest Service Boundary: 1. Fishing is prohibited.

149. Grassy Creek - San Juan County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Hermosa Creek:


150. Green Creek, Little - Grand and Routt County


151. Green Mountain Reservoir - Summit County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31. b. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is eight fish.

152. Green River - Moffat County

a. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth

bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.

153. Griffith Reservoir - Mesa County

a. Fishing by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length.

154. Grimes Creek - La Plata County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the standing water line of Vallecito Reservoir: 1. All kokanee salmon must be returned to the water immediately from September 1

through November 14. 2. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from November 15 through December

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155. Grizzly Creek - Garfield County

a. From the confluence with the Colorado River upstream for ½ mile: 1. Fishing is prohibited from March 15 through May 15 and from October 1 through

November 30.

156. Gross Reservoir - Boulder County

a. Fishing is prohibited between the hours of 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., or as posted at the main entrance.

b. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through January 31.

157. Groundhog Creek - Dolores County

a. From Groundhog Reservoir upstream for ½ mile: 1. Fishing is prohibited from April 15 through July 15.

158. Groundhog Reservoir - Dolores County

a. In the Nash Creek and Groundhog Creek inlets upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited from April 15 through July 15.

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159. Gunnison River - Delta, Gunnison and Montrose Counties

a. From the confluence of the East and Taylor rivers downstream to the US 50 bridge:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for brown trout is two fish, 16

inches in length. 3. All rainbow trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. From the confluence of the East and Taylor Rivers downstream to the standing water line of Blue Mesa Reservoir, including all tributary canals and diversions: 1. The taking of kokanee salmon is prohibited from August 1 through October 31. 2. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted November 1 through December 31.

c. From Blue Mesa Dam downstream for 225 yards: 1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted.

d. From the closure signs below Blue Mesa Dam downstream to Morrow Point Reservoir Dam: 1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December

31. e. From Morrow Point Reservoir dam downstream for 130 yards:

1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted. f. From the closure sign below Morrow Point Reservoir dam downstream to Crystal

Reservoir Dam: 1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December

31. g. From Crystal Reservoir dam downstream for 200 yards:

1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted. h. From 200 yards downstream of the Crystal Reservoir dam downstream to the Relief

Ditch diversion (five miles above Austin Bridge): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All rainbow trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

i. From the confluence with the Smith Fork downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


160. Gunnison River, North Fork - Gunnison and Delta Counties

a. From the confluence with Anthracite Creek downstream to the confluence with the

Gunnison River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


161. Gunnison River, Lake Fork - Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to the waterfall at Sherman:


b. From first bridge crossing above Lake San Cristobal downstream to Lake San Cristobal: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies only.

c. From the confluence with High Bridge Gulch downstream to the BLM boundary below The Gate campground: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for brown trout is two fish, 16


d. From the BLM boundary below The Gate campground to the confluence with Cherry Creek:

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1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. e. From the confluence with Cherry Creek downstream to the upper Red Bridge

campground boundary: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for brown trout is 2 fish, 16


f. From the upper Red Bridge campground boundary downstream to Blue Mesa Reservoir: 1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December

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162. Gypsum Ponds SWA - Eagle County

a. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. 163. Hahn Creek - Rio Blanco County


164. Hallenbeck (Purdy Mesa) Reservoir - Mesa County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used

on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. All largemouth bass between 12 and 15 inches in length must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch. No more than two largemouth bass in any bag and possession limit may be greater than 15 inches in length.

165. Hamilton Creek - Grand County


166. Hanging Lake - Garfield County

a. Fishing is prohibited.

167. Harvey Gap Reservoir - Garfield County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. The bag and possession limit for channel catfish is two fish. c. Use or spearfishing, archery and gigs for the take of northern pike is prohibited.

168. Hat Creek - Eagle County


169. Haxtun City Lake (Gun Club Lake) - Phillips County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. 170. Hayden Creek, South Prong - Fremont County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Hayden Creek:


171. Headache Creek - Archuleta County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

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b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

172. Heberton Creek - Garfield County

a. From Trappers Lake upstream for ½ mile: 1. Fishing is prohibited.

173. Henry Reservoir - Crowley County

a. Trotlines and jugs are permitted.

174. Hermosa Creek - La Plata and San Juan Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with East Cross Creek:


175. Hermosa Creek, East Fork - La Plata County


176. Hidden Lakes - Lake County


177. Highline Reservoir - Mesa County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth bass is two fish, 15

inches in length. 178. Himes Creek - Mineral County


179. Hine Lake - Jefferson County

a. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 18 inches in length.

180. Hohnholz Lake #3 - Larimer County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is four fish.

181. Holyoke City Lake (Lions Club Fishing Hole) - Phillips County


182. Homestake Conveyance Channel (Spinney Mountain Reservoir inlet ditch) - Park

County

a. Fishing is prohibited.

183. Horse Creek Reservoir (Timber Lake) - Bent and Otero Counties


184. Horseshoe Reservoir - Huerfano County

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a. The minimum size for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass is 15 inches in

length.

185. Horsetooth Reservoir - Larimer County

a. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet area as posted from March 15 through May 31. b. The minimum size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches in length.

186. Hotel Draw - San Juan County



187. Huerfano River - Huerfano County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the US Forest Service boundary:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies or artificial lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

188. Hunt Lake - Chaffee County


189. Illinois River - Jackson County

a. Within the Diamond J State Wildlife Area:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies or artificial lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

190. Jackson Lake (Reservoir) - Morgan County

a. Ice fishing shelters must be portable. b. The minimum size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. c. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in

length may be taken per day. d. The minimum size for wipers is 15 inches in length. e. Fishing in the outlet ditch immediately below the dam around the rotary screen

structure is prohibited. f. From November 1 through the last day of the regular waterfowl season fishing is

prohibited north of the boat ramp in that portion of the lake in Jackson Lake State Park.

191. Jayhawker Ponds - Larimer County

a. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon

catch. b. The bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 5 fish.

192. Jerry Creek Reservoirs #1 and #2 - Mesa County


on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. c. Use of float tubes with chest-high waders is allowed.

193. Jim Creek - Conejos County

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194. Joe Wright Creek - Larimer County

a. From the confluence with Joe Wright Reservoir upstream to Colo 14:

1. Fishing is prohibited from January 1 through July 31. 2. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

195. Joe Wright Reservoir - Larimer County


196. John Martin Reservoir - Bent County



197. Johnstown Reservoir - Weld County


length may be taken per day. c. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. d. The minimum size for crappie is 10 inches in length.

198. Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir - Logan and Sedgwick Counties


length may be taken per day. c. The minimum size for wipers is 15 inches in length. d. The minimum size for crappie is 10 inches in length.

199. Juniata Reservoir - Mesa County


on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. All largemouth bass between 12 and 15 inches in length must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch. No more than two largemouth bass in any bag and possession limit may be greater than 15 inches in length.

200. Kelly Lake - Jackson County


201. Kelso Creek - Mesa County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Escalante Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

202. Kenney Reservoir – Rio Blanco County

a. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth

bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch or crappie.

203. Kerr Lake - Conejos County

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204. Ketner Lake - Jefferson County


205. Kingfisher Pond (Fort Collins Environmental Learning Center) - Larimer County


206. Kinney Creek (3 miles east of Hot Sulphur Springs) - Grand County


207. Kitson Reservoir - Mesa County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for grayling is two fish, 16 inches in

length.

208. KOA Lake - Boulder County


209. La Plata River - La Plata County

a. From the US 160 bridge downstream to the state line: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


210. Lagerman Reservoir - Boulder County


211. Lake Arbor - Jefferson County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. The minimum size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. c. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in


212. Lake Creek - Hinsdale County a. From Big Emerald Lake inlet upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing prohibited from January 1 through July 15.

213. Lake Dorothey - Las Animas County

a. Within the Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, including Schwachheim Creek and all other drainages into the lake: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

214. Lake Fork Creek - Lake County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Glacier Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

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215. Lake Granby - Grand County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is four fish. b. From January 1 through August 31, the bag and possession limit for trout (except lake

trout) and kokanee salmon is four fish, singly or in aggregate. c. From September 1 through December 31, the bag and possession limit for trout

(except lake trout) is four fish, singly or in aggregate. d. From September 1 through December 31, the bag and possession limit for kokanee

salmon is 10 fish. e. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted in Lake Granby only from September 1

through December 31 except snagging is prohibited in Columbine Bay from the inlet of Twin Creek upstream.

f. Gaffs and tail snares are prohibited. g. Ice fishing shelters must be portable. h. In Columbine Bay from the inlet of Twin Creek upstream:

1. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through December 31. 216. Lake John - Jackson County

a. The bag and possession limit for trout is four fish.

217. Laramie River - Larimer County

a. Within the Hohnholz State Wildlife Area:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

218. Laskey Gulch - Summit County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Straight Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

219. Lester Creek - Routt County

a. For ¼ mile upstream and ¼ mile downstream from Pearl Lake: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 18 inches in

length.

220. Lon Hagler Reservoir - Larimer County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is one fish in the aggregate, 18 inches in length.

221. Lone Pine Creek - Larimer County

a. From Parvin Lake upstream to Larimer Co Rd 74E (Red Feather Lakes Rd):

1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted. 222. Lonetree Reservoir - Larimer County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. The minimum size for wipers is 15 inches in length. c. The minimum size for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. d. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in


223. Long Draw Creek (La Poudre Pass Creek) and Reservoir - Larimer County

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224. Los Pinos Creek - Saguache County

a. On that portion within the Cochetopa State Wildlife Area (Snyder Ranch): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

225. Los Pinos River - Hinsdale and La Plata Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to the Weminuche Wilderness boundary:


b. From the US 160 bridge in Bayfield downstream to Navajo Reservoir: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


226. Lost Trail Creek - Gunnison County


227. Lowell Ponds - Adams County


228. Mack Mesa Reservoir - Mesa County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for largemouth bass is two fish, 15

inches in length. 229. Mad Creek - Routt County


230. Mancos River - Montezuma County

a. From the US 160 bridge in Mancos downstream to the state line:


231. Martin Lake - Huerfano County


length.

232. May Creek - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Poudre River: 1. Fishing is prohibited.

233. McCall Lake - Boulder County


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b. The minimum size for crappie is 10 inches in length.

1234. McElmo Creek - Montezuma County

a. From the US 160 bridge east of Cortez downstream to the state line: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


235. McKay Lake – Adams County


on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. All largemouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

236. McMurry Ponds - Larimer County


237. McPhee Reservoir - Montezuma County

a. All largemouth and smallmouth bass between 10 and 15 inches in length must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31. c. There is no bag or possession limit for walleye.

238. Meadow Creek - Eagle County


239. Meadow Creek, East - Eagle County


240. Medano Creek - Saguache and Alamosa Counties


241. Medano Creek, Hudson Branch - Saguache County


242. Medano Creek, Little - Saguache County


243. Meredith Reservoir - Crowley County


244. Michigan River - Jackson County

a. Within the Diamond J State Wildlife Area: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

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245. Middle Creek, East - Saguache County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the waterfall approximately 2.5 miles upstream from the confluence with Middle Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

246. Miners Creek - Saguache County


247. Mitchell Creek - Garfield County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the upper boundary of the Glenwood Springs

Fish Hatchery: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

248. Montgomery Reservoir - Park County

a. Ice fishing is prohibited. b. Fishing is prohibited from December 1 through May 31. c. On the south side of the reservoir and from the west face of the dam:

1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted.

249. Monument Reservoir - Las Animas County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from October 1 through December 31. 250. Morrison Creek - Routt County


251. Morrow Point Reservoir - Gunnison and Montrose Counties

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted September 1 through December 31.

252. Mount Elbert Forebay Reservoir - Lake County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is one fish. All lake trout between 22 and

34 inches in length must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

253. Muddy Creek - San Miguel County

a. From the headwaters downstream to Woods Lake: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

254. Muddy Creek, Little - Grand County


255. Nash Creek - Dolores County

a. From Groundhog Reservoir upstream for ½ mile:

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1. Fishing is prohibited from April 15 through July 15. 256. Nate Creek - Ouray County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Cow Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

257. Native Lake - Lake County


258. Navajo Lake - Dolores County


259. Navajo Reservoir - Archuleta County

a. Trotlines are permitted. b. At the Navajo State Park boat ramp and mooring cove only:

1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through January 31.

260. Navajo River - Archuleta and Conejos Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to Bridal Veil Falls: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. From the Oso Diversion Dam downstream to the state line: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


261. Nee Gronda Reservoir - Kiowa County



262. Nee Noshe Reservoir - Kiowa County



263. Nee So Pah Reservoir (Sweetwater and Jet) - Kiowa County


264. Newlin Creek - Custer and Fremont Counties


265. Nickelson Creek - Pitkin County


266. No Name Creek - Garfield County

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a. From the confluence with the Colorado River upstream for ½ mile:


267. Nolan Creek - Eagle County


2268. North Lake State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County


269. North Platte River - Jackson County

a. Within the Brownlee or Verner State Wildlife Areas: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

b. From the southern boundary of the Routt National Forest downstream to the Wyoming state line (Northgate Canyon): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

270. North Platte River, North Fork - Jackson County


271. North Shields Ponds - Larimer County


272. North Sterling Reservoir - Logan County


length may be taken per day. c. The minimum size for wipers is 15 inches in length; only one wiper may be greater

than 25 inches in length. d. The minimum size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches in length. e. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 15 inches in length.

273. North Taylor Creek - Custer County


274. Northwater Creek - Garfield County a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

275. Osier Creek - Conejos County


276. Overland Trail Pond - Logan County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. 277. Paonia Reservoir (Muddy Creek) - Gunnison County

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a. From the top of Paonia Dam downstream to the boundary fence below the stilling

basin: 1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted.

278. Parachute Creek, East Fork - Garfield County


279. Parachute Creek, East Middle Fork - Garfield County


280. Parvin Lake - Larimer County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. c. In the inlet stream (Lone Pine Creek) upstream to Larimer Co Rd 74E (Red Feather

Lakes Rd): 1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted.

281. Pass Creek - Mineral County


282. Pasture Creek - La Plata and San Juan Counties


283. Pearl Lake - Routt County - Including the inlet stream for ¼ mile above the inlet and

the outlet stream for ¼ mile below the outlet:


length.

284. Pella Crossing Recreation Area Ponds (All Ponds) - Boulder County


b. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

285. Pennock Creek - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the intersection with USFS Trail # 928 (Signal Mountain Trail): 1. Fishing is prohibited.

286. Petty Creek - San Juan County



287. Piedra River - Archuleta County

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a. From the Piedra River bridge on USFS 631 (Piedra Road) downstream to the lower

boundary of the Tres Piedra Ranch (1.5 miles above US 160): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. From the US 160 bridge downstream to Navajo Reservoir: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


288. Piedra River, East Fork - Hinsdale and Mineral Counties


289. Pikes Peak North Slope Recreation Area (Crystal, North Catamount and South Catamount Reservoirs) - El Paso and Teller Counties

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is two fish. b. North Catamount Reservoir only:


290. Pikes Peak South Slope Recreation Area (Boehmer Reservoir, Boehmer Creek, Mason Reservoir and McReynolds Reservoir) - El Paso and Teller Counties

a. In Boehmer Reservoir and Boehmer Creek, from the headwaters to Mason Reservoir:

1. Fishing is prohibited. b. In Mason Reservoir:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for trout is one fish, 16 inches in

length. c. In McReynolds Reservoir:


291. Pit D Pond - Boulder County


292. Poage Lake - Rio Grande County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for trout is two fish, 12 inches in

length. 293. Poose Creek - Rio Blanco County


294. Porcupine Lake - Routt County a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

295. Poudre River - Larimer County

a. From the Rocky Mountain National Park boundary downstream to the confluence with

Joe Wright Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

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b. From the upper boundary of the Big Bend campground downstream to the confluence with Black Hollow Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

c. From the west boundary of the Hombre Ranch (below Rustic) downstream to the Pingree Park Road/bridge: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

d. From the upper boundary of Gateway Park (water diversion for Ft. Collins) downstream to the confluence with the North Fork of the Poudre River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

296. Poudre River, North Fork - Larimer County

a. From the confluence with Divide Creek downstream to Bull Creek (above Halligan

Reservoir): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies or artificial lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. From Milton Seaman Reservoir downstream to the confluence with the Poudre River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

297. Poudre River, South Fork - Larimer County

a. From the Rocky Mountain National Park boundary downstream for one mile:


298. Prewitt Reservoir - Logan and Washington counties

a. The minimum size limit for walleye and saugeye is 15 inches in length. b. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in

length may be taken per day. c. The minimum size for wipers is 15 inches in length.

299. Pronger Pond - Logan County


300. Prospect Park Lakes - Jefferson County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. Bass Lake and West Prospect Lakes only:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer.

301. Prospect Ponds #2 and #3 - Larimer County


302. Pueblo Reservoir - Pueblo County


length. b. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for walleye and saugeye is five fish in

the aggregate, 18 inches in length. c. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 21 inches in


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d. Underwater spearfishing is allowed for the take of channel, blue and flathead catfish with an aggregate bag and possession limit of five fish; and for wiper with a bag and possession limit of five fish.

e. Fishing is prohibited from the dam and within 100 feet of the dam, March 15 through April 15 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.

f. It is unlawful to possess filleted or cleaned fish in a boat on the lake.

303. Purgatoire River, Middle Fork - Las Animas County

a. Within the Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

304. Purgatoire River, South Fork - Las Animas County

a. Within the Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area:

1. Fishing by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

305. Queens Reservoir, North and South - Kiowa County


306. Quincy Reservoir - Arapahoe County

a. Fishing by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used on

this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. c. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 18 inches in length. d. Fishing access is controlled by Aurora Parks and Recreation as posted. e. The minimum size for tiger muskie is 40 inches in length.

307. Rampart Reservoir - El Paso County

a. Ice fishing is prohibited. b. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is two fish.

308. Ranch Creek, North Fork - Grand County


309. Red Lion State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. The minimum size for crappie is 10 inches in length.

310. Relay Creek - La Plata and San Juan Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with East Fork Hermosa Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

311. Rhodes Gulch - Conejos County


312. Ridgway Reservoir - Ouray County

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a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31.

313. Rifle Gap Reservoir - Garfield County

a. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for smallmouth bass is two fish, 15 inches in length.

b. All smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon catch from May 1 through June 15.

c. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for walleye is one fish, 18 inches in length.

314. Rio Blanco Lake - Rio Blanco County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. No more than one northern pike greater than 34 inches in length may be taken per

day.

315. Rio de Los Pinos - Conejos County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the waterfall at the South San Juan Wilderness boundary: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

316. Rio Grande River - Hinsdale, Mineral and Rio Grande Counties

a. From the lower boundary of River Hill Campground downstream to the west fence of

Masonic Park: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and maximum size for brown trout is two fish, 12


b. From the Colo 149 bridge at South Fork downstream to the Rio Grande Canal diversion structure: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for brown trout is two fish, 16


317. Rio Lado Creek - Montezuma County


318. Riverbend Ponds #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 - Larimer County


319. River’s Edge Natural Area Ponds (Bass, Dragonfly, Sandpiper) - Larimer County

a. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon

catch. b. The bag and possession limit for yellow perch is 5 fish.

320. Road Beaver Creek - Gunnison County


321. Roaring Creek - Larimer County

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322. Roaring Fork Creek - Grand County a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

323. Roaring Fork of the North Platte - Jackson County

a. Within the Odd Fellows or Manville State Wildlife Areas:


324. Roaring Fork River - Pitkin and Garfield Counties

a. From the confluence with McFarlane Creek downstream to the upper Woody Creek

bridge: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

b. From the upper Woody Creek bridge downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River (excluding 50 yards upstream and downstream from the confluences with Fourmile Creek and Threemile Creek): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. c. 50 yards upstream and downstream from the confluences with Fourmile Creek and

Threemile Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. 3. Fishing is prohibited from March 15 through May 15 and from October 1 through

November 30.

325. Roaring Forks Creek - Montezuma County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Dolores River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

326. Rock Creek - Lake County


327. Rock Creek, Little - Mesa County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with West Divide Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

328. Rock Lake - Conejos County


329. Rocky Fork Creek - Pitkin County


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b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

330. Rocky Mountain Lake - Denver County


331. Rosemont Reservoir - Teller County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. Ice fishing is prohibited.

332. Rough Canyon - Conejos County


333. Ruby Jewel Lake - Jackson County


334. Runyon/Fountain Lakes State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County

a. Ice fishing is prohibited.

335. Saguache Creek - Saguache County

a. From the confluence of the Middle and South Forks downstream to the confluence

with California Gulch: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

336. Saguache Creek, Middle Fork - Saguache County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the South Fork of Saguache

Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

337. Saguache Creek, South Fork - Saguache County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Middle Fork of Saguache

Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.

338. Saint Vrain Creek (North) - Boulder County

a. From the confluence with Horse Creek downstream to the inlet of Button Rock

Reservoir: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

339. Saint Vrain State Park - Weld County

a. Bald Eagle Lake: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be

used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. 2. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately

upon catch. b. Blue Heron Lake:

1. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for bass is one fish in the aggregate, 21 inches in length.

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340. San Francisco Creek (Middle and West Forks) and West San Francisco Lake - Rio Grande County

a. That portion on US Forest Service lands including West San Francisco Lake:


341. San Juan River - Archuleta County

a. From the intersection of US 160 and US 84 downstream through Pagosa Springs to

the intersection of Apache Street with the river, including River Center Ponds: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

b. From the US 160 bridge in Pagosa Springs downstream to Navajo Reservoir: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


342. San Miguel River - Montrose and San Miguel Counties

a. From the Colo 90 bridge at Pinon downstream to the confluence with the Dolores

River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


343. Sawhill Ponds - Boulder County

a. The minimum size for all largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. b. All ponds except 1 and 1a:

1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Scented flies or scented lures may be used on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer.

344. Schwachheim Creek - Las Animas County

a. Within the Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area:


345. Second Creek - Delta County


346. Seeley Lake - Weld County


347. Sarvis Creek - Grand and Routt Counties


348. Severy Creek - El Paso County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the US Forest Service boundary:


349. Shadow Mountain Reservoir - Grand County

a. Ice fishing shelters must be portable.

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350. Shadow Mountain Spillway - Grand County

a. From Shadow Mountain Reservoir downstream to Lake Granby including Columbine Bay to the Twin Creek inlet: 1. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through December 31. 2. Snagging is prohibited.

351. Sheep Creek - Conejos County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the Conejos River:


352. Sheep Creek - Larimer County

a. From the confluence of the East and West Forks downstream to the confluence with

the Poudre River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

353. Sheep Creek, East and West Forks - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence of the East and West Forks:


354. Sig Creek - La Plata and San Juan Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with East Fork Hermosa Creek:


355. Sig Creek, East Fork - San Juan County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Sig Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

356. Silver Lake - Mesa County


length.

357. Slater Creek, South Fork and West Prong of the South Fork - Routt County a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

358. Sloan Lake - Hinsdale County


359. Snell Creek - Rio Blanco County


360. Soda Creek - Routt County

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361. South Platte Park (Littleton) - Arapahoe County


362. South Platte River - Douglas, Jefferson, Park and Teller Counties

a. From the confluence of the Middle and South Forks downstream to Spinney Mountain

Reservoir: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout between 12 and 20 inches in length must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch. 3. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish, only one of which may be

greater than 20 inches in length. b. From the outlet of Spinney Mountain Reservoir downstream to the inlet of Eleven Mile

Reservoir: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All fish caught must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. 3. Some portions may be closed to fishing as posted from September 15 to

December 31 for kokanee salmon spawning operations. c. From immediately below Eleven Mile Dam downstream to the Wagon Tongue Gulch

Road bridge at Springer Gulch (Eleven Mile Canyon): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

d. From Cheesman Dam downstream to the upper Wigwam Club property line: 1. Fishing by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

e. From the lower boundary of the Wigwam Club downstream to Scraggy View Picnic Ground: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is two fish, 16 inches in

length. f. From Strontia Springs Dam downstream to 300 yards upstream from the Denver

Water Board's Marston Diversion structure: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

g. From Chatfield dam downstream to C-470: 1. The bag limit and minimum size for walleye is three fish, 18 inches in length. 2. No more than one walleye greater than 21 inches in length may be taken per day.

363. South Platte River, Middle Fork - Park County

a. From the Colo 9 bridge (4.9 miles north of Garo) downstream to the confluence with

the South Fork of the South Platte: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout between 12 and 20 inches in length must be returned to the water


greater than 20 inches in length.

364. South Platte River, South Fork - Park County

a. From US 285 downstream to Antero Reservoir: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout between 12 and 20 inches in length must be returned to the water



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b. From Antero Reservoir downstream in the newly constructed channel to the confluence with the existing channel: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

c. From the lower boundary fence of the Badger Basin State Wildlife Area downstream to the confluence with the Middle Fork of the South Platte: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout between 12 and 20 inches in length must be returned to the water


greater than 20 inches in length. 365. Spinney Mountain Reservoir - Park County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is one fish, 20 inches in

length. c. Fishing is prohibited from ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise. d. Ice fishing is prohibited. e. The bag and possession limit for yellow perch is unlimited.

366. Sprat-Platte Lake - Adams County


on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. The minimum size for largemouth bass is 18 inches in length.

367. Spring Creek - Dolores County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Stoner Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

368. Spruce Creek #1 - Grand County


369. Spruce Creek #3 - Summit County


370. Stagecoach Reservoir - Routt County

a. The bag and possession limit for walleye is unlimited.

371. Stalker Lake - Yuma County


372. Standley Lake - Jefferson County


length may be taken per day. 373. Stearns Lake - Boulder County


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374. Steelman Creek - Grand County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the Denver Water Board Diversion:


375. Stueben Creek, West Fork - Gunnison County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Steuben Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

376. Summit Reservoir - Montezuma County


377. Swamp Lakes - Lake County


378. Swan River - Summit County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. The bag and possession limit and minimum size for trout is 2 fish, 16 inches in length.

379. Swan River, North Fork - Summit County


380. Sweitzer Lake - Delta County

a. All fish, except carp, must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. 381. Sylvan Lake - Eagle County

a. In the inlet and upstream for ½ mile:

1. Fishing is prohibited from September 1 through November 30.

382. Tamarack Ranch Pond - Logan County


383. Taylor Creek, Little - Montezuma County


384. Taylor Park Reservoir - Gunnison County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is three fish, only one of which may be greater than 26 inches in length.

b. Gaffs and tail snares are prohibited. c. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31.

385. Taylor River - Gunnison County

a. From the top of Taylor Dam and then from the dam downstream for 325 yards:

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1. Fishing is prohibited as posted. b. From a point 325 yards below Taylor Dam downstream to the lower boundary of the

Taylor State Wildlife Area (approximately 0.4 miles): 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

386. Teller Lake - Boulder County


387. Terror Creek, East Fork - Delta County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Terror Creek (including unnamed tributary below Terror Creek Reservoir); 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

388. Three Lakes - Lowest and Middle Lakes - Lake County


389. Three Licks Creek - Eagle County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with Sheephorn Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

390. Threemile Creek - Garfield County

a. From the confluence with the Roaring Fork River upstream for ½ mile:


391. Thurston Reservoir - Prowers County


392. Timberline Lake - Lake County


393. Torsido Creek - Conejos County


394. Totten Reservoir - Montezuma County


395. Trapper Creek - Garfield County


396. Trappers Lake - Garfield County


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b. The bag and possession limit for cutthroat trout is two fish. All cutthroat trout greater than 11 inches in length must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

c. Fishing is prohibited in all inlets and upstream for ½ mile. d. Fishing is prohibited within 100 feet of either side of all inlet streams. e. Fishing is prohibited within 100 feet of either side of the outlet and downstream to the

first falls. f. There is no bag or possession limit on brook trout.

397. Trinidad Reservoir - Las Animas County


length. b. The bag and possession limit for walleye and saugeye is five fish in the aggregate. c. No more than one walleye or saugeye in the aggregate greater than 18 inches in


398. Trout Creek - Rio Blanco and Routt Counties a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. c. The bag limit for whitefish is four fish. d. The possession limit for whitefish is eight fish.

399. Turquoise Reservoir - Lake County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is two fish.

400. Tuttle Creek - Saguache County


401. Twin Lakes - Lake County

a. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is one fish. All lake trout between 22 and 34 inches in length must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

402. Two Buttes Reservoir - Baca County


403. Two Ledge Reservoir - Jackson County


404. Uncompahgre River - Ouray County

a. From the Ouray Co Rd 23 bridge downstream to Ridgway Reservoir:

1. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31.

b. From Ridgway dam downstream to the fence just below the USGS Gauge Station: 1. Fishing is prohibited, except as posted.

c. From the fence just below the USGS Gauge Station below Ridgway Dam downstream to the confluence with Cow Creek: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

d. From the Ridgway Dam downstream to the confluence with the Gunnison River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


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405. Union Reservoir (Calkins Lake) - Weld County

a. The minimum size for crappie is 10 inches in length. b. The minimum size for wipers is 15 inches in length.

406. Vallecito Creek - La Plata and San Juan Counties

a. From the headwaters downstream to the southern boundary of the Weminuche

Wilderness: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

b. From the southern boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness downstream to the La Plata Co Rd 501 bridge: 1. All kokanee salmon must be returned to the water immediately upon catch from

September 1 through November 14. 2. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from November 15 through December

31. c. From the La Plata Co Rd 501 bridge downstream to the standing water line of

Vallecito Reservoir: 1. Fishing is prohibited from September 1 through November 14. 2. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from November 15 through December

31.

407. Vasquez Creek, Little - Grand County:

a. From the headwaters downstream to the Denver Water Board Diversion: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

408. Vasquez Creek, South Fork - Grand County


409. Vaughn Reservoir - Rio Blanco County

a. The bag and possession limit for cutthroat trout is two fish.

410. Virginia Gulch Creek, West - La Plata County


411. Virginia Lake - Lake County


412. Wacker Ponds (formerly known as Hanson Bros. Ponds) - Morgan County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass 15 inches in length.

413. Wahatoya State Wildlife Area - Huerfano County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and only. b. Ice fishing is prohibited.

414. Walden Ponds (except Wally Toevs Pond) - Boulder County

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b. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

415. Walker Lake State Wildlife Area - Mesa County

a. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through the last day of February.

416. Walton Creek - Routt County


417. Waneka Lake (Lafayette) - Boulder County


418. Ward Road Pond - Jefferson County


on this water if they are 1.5 inches or longer. b. All fish must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

419. Washington Park (Lily Pond) - Denver County

a. Fishing is restricted to youth 15 years of age or younger.

420. Watson Lake - Larimer County

a. The minimum size for smallmouth bass is 12 inches in length.

421. West Creek - Mesa County

a. From the Colo 141 Bridge downstream 5 miles to the confluence of Ute Creek:

1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

422. West Cross Creek - Eagle County


423. White River - Rio Blanco County

a. From the confluence of the North and South Forks of the White River downstream to the Colo 13 Bridge below Meeker (excluding the Sleepy Cat easement, Wakara lease, and the Meeker Pasture State Wildlife Area): 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

b. On the Sleepy Cat easement, Wakara Lease, and the Meeker Pasture State Wildlife Area east of Meeker: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

c. From the confluence of the North and South Forks of the White River downstream to Kenney Reservoir: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


d. From Taylor Draw Dam downstream 400 yards: 1. Fishing is prohibited, as posted, to protect native fish spawning.

e. From Taylor Draw Dam downstream to the state line:

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424. White River, North Fork - Rio Blanco County

a. From the headwaters downstream to confluence with the South Fork of the White

River: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

425. White River, South Fork - Rio Blanco County

a. From the headwaters downstream to confluence with the North Fork of the White

River: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

426. Williams Fork Reservoir - Grand County

a. Snagging of kokanee salmon is permitted from September 1 through December 31. b. All northern pike between 26 and 34 inches in length must be returned to the water

immediately upon catch. c. From the buoy line at the Williams Fork River inlet upstream to the first Grand Co Rd

bridge: 1. Fishing and snagging are prohibited from September 15 through November 30.

d. Use of spearfishing, archery and gigs for the take of northern pike is prohibited. e. The bag and possession limit for lake trout is eight fish, only one of which may be


427. Williams Fork River - Grand County

a. From Williams Fork Dam downstream to the confluence with the Colorado River: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

428. Williams Gulch - Larimer County

a. From the headwaters downstream to the confluence with the Poudre River:


429. Willow Creek (Little Snake drainage) - Moffat County


430. Willow Creek Reservoir - Grand County

a. Ice fishing shelters must be portable.

431. Windsor Reservoir - Weld County

a. The minimum size for largemouth and smallmouth bass is 15 inches in length. 432. Wolf Creek - Conejos County


433. Woods Lake State Wildlife Area - San Miguel County


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b. All cutthroat trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. 434. Wrights Lake - Chaffee County


435. Yampa River - Routt County

a. From the headwaters to the confluence with Trout Creek (including tributaries):

1. The bag limit for whitefish is four fish. 2. The possession limit for whitefish is eight fish.

b. From Stagecoach Dam downstream for 0.6 mile: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

c. From Stagecoach Dam downstream to Catamount Lake: 1. Spawning areas (redds) are closed to fishing as posted to protect spawning fish.

d. From 0.6 miles below Stagecoach Dam downstream to the confluence with Walton Creek, excluding Catamount Lake: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

e. From the confluence with Walton Creek downstream for 4.8 miles to the James Brown (Soul Center of the Universe) bridge, in Steamboat Springs: 1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. 2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.

f. From the James Brown (Soul Center of the Universe Bridge) downstream to the Colo 394 bridge near Craig: 1. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.

g. From the headwaters of the Yampa River downstream to the confluence with the Green River: 1. There is no bag or possession limit for channel catfish, largemouth bass,


436. Youngs Creek Reservoirs #1, #2, and #3 - Delta County


437. Yuma City Lake - Yuma County


438. Zimmerman Lake - Larimer County

a. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. b. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. c. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet area as posted from January 1 through July 31.

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FILING - 11/29/2013 Basis and Purpose

Chapter W-1 - Fishing

Basis and Purpose: These regulations amend Chapter 1 – Fishing – of the Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulations. These regulations are designed to manage statewide aquatic resources and provide a diversity of angling recreation opportunities for resident and nonresident anglers throughout Colorado. They are the result of extensive public involvement and application of biological information on aquatic species. All regulation changes are based on the best available biological information and are designed to manage aquatic resources towards stated objectives. In addition to annual changes and non-substantive clean-up, these regulations specifically address the following: Cutthroat Trout Waters CPW has identified 30 cutthroat trout conservation waters (169.5 stream miles, 17.3 lake acres) located on public land that lack protection of restrictive harvest regulations. Some of these waters were determined by sampling, while others were created by chemical reclamation and reintroduction of pure cutthroat trout (i.e. Deep Creek, Hermosa Creek, and Woods Lake projects). Cutthroat trout are highly susceptible to catch and harvest by angling compared to other trout. Their higher catchability, slower growth, and later maturity make them extremely sensitive to overexploitation (Paul et. al. 2003). Macphee (1966) determined cutthroat trout to be about twice as easy to catch as brook trout. Paul et.al. (2003) found the catchability of native trout species being 2.5-fold greater than for non-natives. Most cutthroat trout streams in Colorado are protected by catch and release regulations because of the threat of over exploitation of these highly vulnerable populations. Special regulations requiring catch and release and terminal tackle restrictions have demonstrated effectiveness in preserving trout populations throughout a wide range of fishing pressure situations, and have been applied to native cutthroat trout populations throughout Colorado. These regulations extend those same protective regulations to these cutthroat conservation populations. Craig Macphee (1966). Influence of Differential Angling Mortality and Stream Gradient on Fish Abundance in a Trout-Sculpin Biotope,

Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 95:4, 381-387. Andrew J. Paul , John R. Post & Jim D. Stelfox (2003). Can Anglers Influence the Abundance of Native and Nonnative Salmonids in a

Stream from the Canadian Rocky Mountains? North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 23:1,109-119. Dolores River Brown Trout Below Bradfield Bridge The Dolores River below McPhee Dam downstream 11 miles to Bradfield Bridge is managed as a quality coldwater trout fishery as designated in the Dolores Project Final EIS (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 1981). The creation of a coldwater fishery below McPhee Dam is considered mitigation of impacts to coldwater fisheries from the construction of the Dolores Project, but it may also be an effective means of stratifying the non-native warmwater species in the dam from native warmwater species occupying habitat beginning about 30 miles below the dam (Dolores River Implementation Team, 2012). Rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout were initially stocked in 1984. Stocking of rainbow and cutthroat trout continues today, while brown trout stocking ceased in 1988. Brown trout are now wild and self-sustaining. A restrictive harvest regulation was previously employed to meet the “quality trout fishery” goal cited as a Dolores Project enhancement by the BOR. The warmwater reach of the Dolores River below Bradfield Bridge is managed for native fish (roundtail chub, bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker). Brown trout inhabit this section of the Dolores River in low abundance along with other non-native warmwater fish. In an attempt to control abundance of non-native warmwater fish (channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, green sunfish, bluegill, bullhead, yellow perch and crappie) in the Dolores River, the bag and possession limit was removed in 2011. The abundance and distribution of native fish species in the Dolores River below McPhee Dam has declined precipitously in the last 20 years. While changes in native fish habitat is the primary factor associated with this observed decline, non-native fish predators such as smallmouth bass and brown trout contribute to the loss of native fishes (Yard et. al., 2011). Brown trout pose a predatory threat to native fish species in the Dolores River where their distributions overlap. Although brown trout numbers are low below Bradfield Bridge, native fish populations are even lower. Any additional predation on native fishes by brown trout inhibits native fish

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conservation efforts. Therefore, these regulations remove the bag and possession limit for brown trout on the Dolores River from Bradfield Bridge to the Colorado-Utah state line. Dolores River Implementation Team. 2012. The Lower Dolores River Implementation, Monitoring, and

Evaluation Plan (Draft). U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 1981. Dolores Project Colorado, Supplement to Definite Plan Report. Yard M. D., L. G. Coggins, Jr., C. V. Baxter, G. E. Bennett, and J. Korman. 2011. Trout piscivory in the Colorado

River, Grand Canyon: Effects of turbidity, temperature, and fish prey availability.Transaction of the American Fisheries Society 140: 487-505.

Yellow Perch at Spinney Mountain Reservoir CPW staff has worked diligently over the last 12 years to create a balance between predators (northern pike) and prey (rainbow trout) in Spinney Mountain Reservoir. The recent increase in yellow perch numbers in Spinney Mountain Reservoir threatens this balance. Northern pike were never introduced into Spinney Mountain Reservoir by CPW. They are thought to exist in Spinney Mountain Reservoir by upstream migration into the South Platte River from Elevenmile Reservoir prior to Spinney Mountain Reservoir being built in 1981. Since 2001, CPW has managed this Gold Medal water by stocking 12-inch trout in the fall of the year when northern pike metabolism is slow, allowing for better survival of hatchery-raised trout. By the following spring when northern pike metabolism increases, these trout average approximately 14 inches in length. Until recently, the only forage available to northern pike under 24 inches in length was crayfish, invertebrates, and the occasional white sucker and brown trout that migrated downstream from the South Platte River. This lack of a consistent forage base drastically increased the time it takes northern pike to grow large enough to consume stocked trout. A single yellow perch was captured by CPW staff in Spinney Mountain Reservoir in 2003. This fish was thought to have migrated downstream form Antero Reservoir when it was drained in 2002. Yellow perch were established in Antero Reservoir at this time by anglers illegally using live minnows as bait. Over the past four years the yellow perch population in Spinney Mountain Reservoir has increased significantly, adding an additional forage base for northern pike, threatening the balance between predators and prey. Consequently, these regulations remove the bag and possession limit for yellow perch at Spinney Mountain Reservoir in order to allow anglers to help remove as many yellow perch as possible. Walleye at Stagecoach Reservoir Stagecoach Reservoir is located on the mainstem of the Yampa River upstream from the town of Steamboat Springs. The Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District owns and operates Stagecoach Reservoir and administers the stored water. The fishery and property are managed by CPW and the reservoir is a significant feature of Stagecoach State Park. CPW is an active partner in the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program and extensive efforts are underway to address acknowledged native fish conflicts resulting from negative interactions with nonnative fish species. Walleye were illegally introduced into Stagecoach Reservoir in 2000 – 2002 and first appeared in standard monitoring gill net sets in 2003 when three fish were taken. The numbers taken in gill net sets from 2004 through 2008 remained low and all walleye caught during standard sampling were lethally removed. The first reported angler catch of walleye occurred in 2008 and successful reproduction of walleye was documented in 2009 when 15 age 1+ walleye were taken in gill net sets. A spawning run of walleye was noted in 2012 when 120 running walleye were taken in gill nets set in the inlet area and lethally removed. Gill net sets in 2013 resulted in the lethal removal of 40 walleye and a slightly increased angler harvest of walleye has been observed this year. The presence of walleye in Stagecoach Reservoir is a cause for concern by CPW biologists and managers primarily due to the potential implications the presence of walleye has on downstream threatened and endangered fish species. Bag and possession limits for nonnative fish were removed from the Yampa River several years ago to address concerns over the impact of nonnative fish in the Yampa River, but that change in regulations does not address mainstem reservoirs containing populations of nonnative species presenting similar concerns. Recognizing the need to disadvantage walleye in Stagecoach Reservoir due to potential population expansion and escapement to downstream waters, CPW biologists and managers want to disadvantage Stagecoach Reservoir walleye and actively manage against walleye. Adoption of no bag and possession limits for walleye in Stagecoach Reservoir is intended to have the following consequences: 1) Allow the public to harvest walleye from Stagecoach Reservoir in a manner consistent with CPW goals of removing walleye from the reservoir; 2) Achieve consistency with the intent of PWC Reg. No. 108(B)(406)(g)(1) which is to reduce potential impacts by nonnative fish species on downstream T&E species; and 3) Allow CPW managers to better enforce the possession of walleye by anglers at Stagecoach State Park as the need to determine fish origin (Yampa River or Stagecoach Reservoir) will no longer be required.

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The statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.

APPROVED:

William Kane Chairman

ATTEST: Chris Castilian Secretary

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Attachment 2 FILING - 11/29/2013

FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-0 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Appendix E - Species Scientific Name Index

A. The following is a list of species referred to in Wildlife Commission Regulations (see Chapter 11 for domestic animals and unregulated wildlife.)

4. Fish Alewife Alosa pseudoharengus Arctic char Salvelinus alpinus Arkansas darter Etheostoma cragini Asian swamp eel Monopterus albus Bighead carp Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Bitterling Rhodeus sericeus Black carp Mylopharyngodon piceus Black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus Blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus Blue tilapia Oreochromis aureus Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus Bluehead sucker Catostomus discobolus Bonytail Gila elegans Brassy minnow Hybognathus hankinsoni Brook trout Salvelinus fontinalis Brown trout Salmo trutta Bullhead catfish Ameiurus melas Burbot Lota lota Butterfly peacock bass Cichla ocellaris Catla Catla catla Chain pickerel Esox niger Channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus Chinese fine-scaled loach Misgurnus mizolepis Colorado roundtail chub Gila robusta Colorado squawfish Ptychocheilus lucius Common shiner Luxilus cornutus Cutbow Oncorhynchus clarkii X Oncorhynchus mykiss Cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarkii Drum Aplodinotus grunniens Eurasian ruffe Gymnocephalus cernuus Eurasian weatherfish Misgurnus fossilis Fathead minnow Pimephales promelas Flannelmouth sucker catostomus platyrhynchus Flathead catfish Pylodictis olivaris Flathead Chub Platygobio gracilus Giant barb Catlocarpio siamensis Gizzard shad dorosoma cepedianum Golden trout Oncorhynchus aguabonita Goldfish Carassius auratus Grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idella Grayling Thymallus arcticus Green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus Greenback cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarki stomias Humpback chub Gila cypha Ide Leuciscus idus Iowa darter Etheostoma exile Koi Cyprinus carpio carpio Kokanee salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Lake chub Couesius plumbeus

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Lake trout (Mackinaw) Salvelinus namaycush Largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides Largescale silver carp Hypophthalmichthys harmandi Longnose sucker Catostomus catostomus Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis Mountain whitefish Prosopium williamsoni Mozambique tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus Mrigal Cirrhinus cirrhosis Nile perch Lates niloticus Nile tilapia Tilapia nilotica Northern pike Esox lucius Northern redbelly dace Phoxinus eos Oriental weatherfish Misgurnus anguillicaudatus Plains minnow Hybognathus placitus Plains orangethroat darter Etheostoma spectabile Plains topminnow Fundulus sciadicus Pumpkinseed sunfish Lepomis gibbosus Rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Razorback sucker Xyrauchen texanus Redear sunfish Lepomis microlophus Rio Grande chub Gila pandora Rio Grande sucker Catostomus plebeius River shiner Notropis blennius Rohu Labeo rohita Rudd Scardinius erythrophthalmus Sacramento perch Archoplites interruptus Sauger Sander canadensis Saugeye Sander vitreum X Sander canadensis Silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieui Southern redbelly dace Phoximus erythrogaster Speckled dace Rhinichthys osculus Splake Salvelinus namaycush X Salvelinus fontinalis Spotted bass Micropterus punctulatus Stonecat Noturus flavus Striped bass Morone saxatilis Suckermouth minnow Phenocobius mirabilis Tench Tinca tinca Tiger muskie Esox lucius X Esox masquinongy Tiger trout Salmo trutta X Salvelinus fontinalis Trahira Hoplias malabaricus Walking catfish Clarias batrachus Walleye Sander vitreus White bass Morone chrysops White crappie Pomoxis annularis White perch Morone Americana White sucker Catostomus commersonii Wiper Morone chrysops X Morone saxatilis Yellow perch Perca flavescens Zander Sander lucioperca

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Chapter W-0 - General Provisions

Basis and Purpose: These regulations contain minor housekeeping changes associated with aquatic species. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.

APPROVED: William Kane

Chairman ATTEST: Chris Castilian Secretary

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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-2 - BIG GAME

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

#201 - LICENSE FEES A. Big Game License Fees

1. Nonresident Big Game Licenses In accordance with the provisions of §33-4-102, C.R.S., nonresident big game fees for the year 2014 shall be as follows:

Nonresident License Type 2013 License

Fee

2014 Statutory Maximum

License Fee*

2014 License

Fee**

Pronghorn $350

$360.96

$360

Deer $350

$360.96

$360

Elk $585

$601,60

$600

Bear $585

$601,60

$600

Mountain lion $585

$601.60

$600

Moose $1,950

$2,005.33

$2,005

Mountain goat $1,950

$2,005.33

$2,005

Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep $1,950

$2,005.33

$2,005

Desert bighorn sheep $1,300

$1,336.88

$1,335

*Based on cumulative Consumer Price Index increase since 2000. **Adjusted after application of Consumer Price Index by rounding down to the nearest $5.00 increment, in whole numbers.

a. All licenses sold through March 2014 shall be sold at 2013 license fees.

2. Nonresident License Fee Reduction: In accordance with the provisions of §33-4-102, C.R.S., the following nonresident big game license fees shall be reduced to the fee specified herein, from the level set forth in §33-4-102, C.R.S.:

Nonresident License Type License Fee

Nonresident Bear $350.00

Nonresident Mountain Lion $350.00

Nonresident Antlerless Elk $450.00

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Chapter W-2 - Big Game Basis and Purpose: H.B. 00-1448, which was passed into law in May 2000, provided for the annual adjustment of nonresident big game license fees based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI): "The nonresident big game fees described in subsection(1.4) of this section shall annually be adjusted in accordance with changes in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for the Denver-Boulder consolidated metropolitan statistical area for all urban consumers, all goods, or its successor index." §33-4-102 (1.6)(b) C.R.S. Consumer Price Indices for the Denver-Boulder metropolitan statistical area are compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The chart below shows the average CPI for the first half of each year.

Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers Denver-Boulder-Greeley Metropolitan Area

First Half, 2000 171.40 First Half, 2001 Annual Percentage Change

180.70 5.4%

First Half, 2002 Annual Percentage Change

184.60 2.2%


187.80 1.7%


186.50 -0.7%


189.20 1.4%


196.30 3.8%


201.30 2.5%


208.70 3.7%


207.40 -0.6%


211.00 1.7%


219.10 3.8%


222.96 1.8%


229.14 2.8%

Cumulative Percentage Change (Rounded) 33.7% Source: U.S. Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

A lesser reduction has been applied to non-resident antlerless elk licenses under statutory authority granted in 33-4-102 (1.6) C.R.S. These licenses have historically been reduced to encourage non-resident participation in hunting of these species in order to help meet population objectives. Between the 2002 and 2010 big game seasons, the Commission reduced the price of a nonresident antlerless elk license from the statutory maximum to $250. The discount was created to encourage the harvest of antlerless elk because at that time in many areas throughout the state elk populations exceeded population objectives. The discount was intended to stimulate the participation of non-residents in antlerless elk hunting during a period when non-resident participation in antlerless elk hunting had decreased, yet was necessary to help reduce the statewide elk population. The decline in participation was attributed to the non-resident elk license statutory fee increase in 2001, which raised the cost of all elk licenses from $250 to $450. The discount incentive was effective and, as expected, by 2010 many elk herds across the state began to near population objectives. Consequently, additional statewide harvest of antlerless elk at that same level was no longer desired nor warranted, and the

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price of a non-resident antlerless elk license was raised from $250 to $350 as maintaining an elk population at a desired level requires fewer antlerless licenses than is required to reduce a population. At that time, the Division counseled that if the trend continued it would recommend that the Commission again reduce the discount for non-resident antlerless elk licenses at a later date. Those trends have continued as the statewide elk population continues to approach objective. Consequently, these regulations recommend again reducing the discount on non-resident antlerless elk licenses. The $450 price represents a 25% discount from the non-resident antlered elk license. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.



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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-15 - LICENSE AGENTS

ARTICLE VI - AGENT COMMISSION RATES

#1510 - Agent Commission Rates See also §33-4-101 C.R.S. relative to license agents and §33-4-102(1.6)(b) C.R.S. for price indexing information for nonresident big game licenses. A. Commission Rates for Retail License Agents: Retail license agents shall be paid a 4.75% commission

for each license sold electronically, except for those licenses with fixed commissions as shown below.

1. Fixed Commissions:

License Type 2013 License Fee

2013 Commission

2014 License Fee

2014 Commission

Second Rod Stamp $5.00 $.30 $5.00 $.31 Fishing - 1 day $8.00 $.60 $8.00

$.62 Fishing - 5 day $20.00

$1.20 $20.00 $1.23

Small Game - 1 day $10.00 $.60 $10.00 $.62

Nonresident Deer $350.00

$12.25

$360.00

$12.59

Nonresident Pronghorn $350.00

$12.25

$360.00

$12.59

Nonresident Bear $350.00 $12.25 $350.00

$12.59 Nonresident Mountain Lion $350.00

$12.25 $350.00 $12.59

Nonresident Antlerless Elk $350.00 $12.25 $350.00

$12.59 Nonresident Either-sex Elk

$585.00 $20.65

$600.00

$21.22

Nonresident Antlered Elk $585.00

$20.65

$600.00

$21.22

All 2013 licenses sold through March 2014 shall be sold at the 2013 license fee and commission rates.

B. Commission Rates For The Licensing System Agent: The licensing system agent shall be paid the commissions shown in the table below for each license sold through the system:

1. Fixed Commissions:

License Sale Type Commission

07/01/2008 - 06/30/2010

07/01/2010 - 06/30/2011

07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012

07/01/2012 - 12/31/2015

Licenses sold through point of sale terminals $1.29 $1.32 $1.34 $1.35

Licenses sold through the Internet $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 Licenses sold by telephone $2.37 $2.37 $2.37 $2.37 Limited Licenses fulfillment $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

a. For Internet and telephone sales, the system agent shall receive an additional

2.2 percent of the cost of the license.

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Chapter W-15 - License Agents Basis and Purpose Statement: H.B. 00-1448, which was passed into law in May 2000, provided for the annual adjustment of nonresident big game license fees based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI): "The nonresident big game fees described in subsection(1.4) of this section shall annually be adjusted in accordance with changes in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for the Denver-Boulder consolidated metropolitan statistical area for all urban consumers, all goods, or its successor index." §33-4-102 (1.6)(b) C.R.S. Consumer Price Indices for the Denver-Boulder metropolitan statistical area are compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. H.B. 01-1249 subsequently provided authority for the Parks and Wildlife Commission to modify agent commission rates. While not required by statute, the Commission has historically modified agent Commission rates according to the CPI-based changes made annually in Chapter 2 to non-resident big game licenses. The chart below shows the average CPI for the first half of each year.

Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers Denver-Boulder-Greeley Metropolitan Area

First Half, 2002 184.60 First Half, 2003 Annual Percentage Change

187.80 1.7%


186.50 -0.7%


189.20 1.4%


196.30 3.8%


201.30 2.5%


208.70 3.7%


207.40 -0.6%


211.00 1.7%


219.10 3.8%


222.96 1.8%


229.14 2.8%

Cumulative Percentage Change (Rounded) 24.1% Source: U.S. Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.

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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-3 - FURBEARERS and SMALL GAME EXCEPT MIGRATORY BIRDS

ARTICLE II - SMALL GAME SEASON DATES, UNITS (AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER 0 OF THESE REGULATIONS), BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS, LIMITED LICENSES AND PERMITS

#323 - Wild Turkey

A. Season Bag and Possession Limits

1. The bag and possession limit for each season annually shall be as provided below.

a. Spring Season - The limit shall be two bearded turkeys in the spring for those persons who possess a limited spring license. One turkey must be harvested on the limited license and in the limited area. The additional bearded turkey must be harvested with an over-the-counter license.

b. Fall Season - The limit shall be one turkey of either sex. c. Late Season - The limit shall be two beardless turkeys.

2. In addition to the above bag and possession limits, a hunter may take one additional turkey with a Turn In Poachers (TIPS) license as provided in #002(H)(11)(b).

B. Applications for Limited Licenses

1. Application requirements a. No person shall submit more than one (1) application per season. b. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

2. Drawing applications submittal a. Applications will be accepted only on the appropriate application form provided by the

Division. b. Payment for limited licenses must accompany each application and must be in the form of

a check or money order. Payment shall include a $3.00 non-refundable application fee, a $.25 fee designated for search and rescue operations and a $.75 Public Education Advisory Council (PEAC) surcharge.

c. Spring season 1. Applications for limited licenses must be received or postmarked no later than mid-

night, on the second Thursday in February, annually, at the Colorado Division of Wildlife, P.O. Box 173781, Denver, Colorado, 80221.

d. Fall season 1. Applications for limited licenses must be received or postmarked no later than mid-

night, on the second Thursday in July, annually at the Colorado Division of Wildlife, P.O. Box 173781, Denver, Colorado, 80221.

3. Preference systems a. Preference Points: Preference will be given for correct applications for first choice hunt

codes only and shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. One preference point will be awarded to each person who qualifies for and fails to

draw a limited license as a first choice in the drawing or who applies using a first choice hunt code established for the purpose of accumulating a preference point only. Provided further, however, that no applicant may accumulate more than two turkey preference points per calendar year.

2. Preference points will be used in future drawings for the same species and will continue to accumulate until the applicant obtains a license as a first choice. If an applicant both fails to apply for a turkey license and has not purchased a turkey license during any given 10-year period, all accumulated preference points for turkey become void.

3. Applications receiving preference will be given priority over all applications with fewer points.

4. Group applications will receive preference at the level of the group member with the fewest accumulated points.

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5. Unsuccessful applicants to the drawing will receive a refund check stub; this will provide accumulated preference point totals.

6. Licenses issued to successful second choice applicants will show accumulated preference point totals.

b. Hunting Licenses for Hunters with Mobility-Impairments - The Director may make licenses valid in certain GMU's available to qualified hunters with mobility impairments. 1. Applicants for hunting licenses for hunters with mobility impairments must have a

mobility impairment resulting from permanent medical conditions, which makes it physically impossible for them to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Evidence of an impossibility to participate in the hunt without the assistance of an attendant may include, but is not limited to, prescribed use of a wheel chair; shoulder or arm crutches; walker; two canes; or other prescribed medical devices or equipment.

2. Applications for hunting licenses for hunters with mobility impairments shall be made on the form available from, and submitted with the applicable license fee to the Division of Wildlife, Limited License Office, 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado. Hunters may apply from the Monday after the November Commission meeting through the last day of the spring season.

3. Applications for hunting licenses for hunters with mobility impairments shall contain a statement from a licensed medical doctor or a certified physical, occupational, or recreational therapist describing the applicant’s mobility impairment and the permanent medical condition which makes it impossible for the applicant to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Additional documentation may be required if necessary to establish the applicant’s eligibility for a hunting license for hunters with mobility impairments. Once certified by the Division as mobility-impaired according to these regulations, applicants will not be required to submit the medical statement.

4. Ten (10) hunting licenses for hunters with mobility impairments will be available for the spring season, valid only on private lands in units 91, 92 and 96. The licenses will be valid for the season dates established for the authorized hunt code. Licenses for hunters with mobility impairments may not be issued for Ranching For Wildlife properties unless otherwise provided in the ranch contract.

c. Youth Outreach Hunting Licenses – The Director may make additional youth outreach program turkey licenses available to qualified organizations sponsoring youth hunting activities. 1. Youth Outreach licenses will be available for private land only. There will be no more

than 200 licenses issued annually under this subsection. 2. Licenses will be approved by the applicable Regional Manager on a case-by-case

basis. 3. Licenses are issued on a first come, first served basis to qualified organizations. 4. Organizations who wish to request a Youth Outreach license must submit the request

in writing to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, State Hunter Outreach Coordinator, 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80216 no later than 60 days prior to the planned hunting event.

5. Licenses are limited to youth hunters under 18 years of age.

C. Special Restrictions

1. Tagging Requirements a. When any person kills a turkey such person must immediately detach, sign, and date the

carcass tag. Such tag must be attached to the carcass of the bird while it is transported in any vehicle or while in camp or at a residence or other place of storage.

b. Such tag, when so dated, signed and attached to the turkey lawfully taken or killed and lawfully in possession, authorizes the possession, use, storage, and transportation of the carcass, or any part thereof, within the state.

c. If the carcass tag is inadvertently or accidentally detached from the license or is lost or destroyed, the licensee must obtain a duplicate carcass tag before he can lawfully hunt with such license. The duplicate carcass tag may be obtained upon furnishing satisfactory proof as to the inadvertent or accidental nature of the detachment, loss, or destruction to the Division of Wildlife.

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a. Hunting during the spring turkey season shall be permitted only on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays on the Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area, except as provided in subparagraph b of this subsection.

b. For hunters with mobility impairments, hunting during the spring turkey season shall be permitted after the second weekend of the season on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, by special access permit only. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the following restrictions shall apply: 1. Applicants for access permits for hunters with mobility impairments must have a

mobility impairment resulting from permanent medical conditions, which makes it physically impossible for them to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Evidence of an impossibility to participate in the hunt without the assistance of an attendant may include, but is not limited to, prescribed use of a wheelchair; shoulder or arm crutches; walker; two canes; or other prescribed medical devices or equipment. Applications will be accepted until the last day of the spring turkey season. Permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be limited to two (2) individuals during each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday time period during the spring season.

2. Applications for access permits for hunters with mobility impairments shall be made on the form available from, and submitted to, the Division of Wildlife, Limited License Office, 6060 Broadway, Denver, Colorado.

3. Applications for access permits for mobility-impaired hunters shall contain a statement from a licensed medical doctor or a certified physical, occupational, or recreational therapist describing the applicant’s mobility impairment and the permanent medical condition which makes it impossible for the applicant to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Additional documentation may be required if necessary to establish the applicant’s eligibility for an access permit for hunters with mobility impairments. Once certified by the Division as mobility-impaired according to these regulations, applicants will not be required to submit the medical statement.

3. Higel and Rio Grande SWAs a. Turkey hunting access during the spring turkey season requires an access permit. Access

permits will be issued for each property, from the Division Office in Monte Vista through a hand drawing. Permit applications may be obtained from DOW, 0722 S. Road 1E, Monte Vista, CO 81144. Group applications will be accepted. No more than two (2) applicants per group. Application deadline is January 31 of each year. Successful applicants will be notified by mail. The date, time and location of the drawing will be included on the application.

4. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area a. Turkey hunting access is limited to the spring turkey season and is restricted to youth

mentor turkey hunting only, by access permit only. Mentors are not allowed to hunt. Permit applications are available from the Division of Wildlife Northwest Region Service Center at 711 Independent Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81505, 970-255-6100. The application deadline is March 31. Successful applicants will be notified by mail.

5. Southwest Youth Turkey Extended Season Youths under 18 years of age may hunt turkey in GMUs 52, 54, 55, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 82, 83, 411, 521, 551, 681, 682, 711, 741, 751 and 771 from the Saturday before Thanksgiving through the Sunday after Thanksgiving, provided they possess an unfilled youth fall turkey license (including, but not limited to, hunt code TE000U3R), comply with applicable regulations for the hunt in which they participate, and are accompanied by a mentor. A mentor must be at least 18 years of age and comply with hunter education requirements. The mentor may not hunt.

D. Season Dates and Units - Unlimited Licenses.

1. Spring Seasons

Units Hunt Code Date Open Date Closed Licenses

003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 022, 024, 028, 029, 031, 032, 033, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 046, 048, 049, 050, 051, 052, 053,

TM000U1R 04/12/2014

05/25/2014 Unlimited

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054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 059 except on the Beaver Creek SWA and the Table Mountain State Trust Land Lease, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 082, 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, 088, 089, 090, 093, 094, 095, 097, 098, 099, 100, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 126, 128, 130 S of US 50, 131, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 140 except on James M. John and Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Areas, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 161, 171, 181, 191, 211, 214, 231, 301, 391, 411, 421, 441, 461, 481, 500, 501, 511, 512, 521, 551, 561, 581, 591, 681, 682, 691, 711, 741, 751, 771, 791, 851 except the Bosque del Oso SWA, 861, 951, and private land portions of 91, 92, 101, 102, 103, 107, 109, 124, 125, 127, 129, 130 N of US 50, 132, 138, 139.

2. Fall Seasons Unit Hunt Code Open Date Close Date Licenses

003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 022, 024, 028, 029, 031, 032, 033, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 046, 048, 049, 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 059 except on the Beaver Creek SWA and the Table Mountain State Trust Land Lease, 060, 061, 062, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 072, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077, 078, 079, 082, 083, 084, 085 except on the Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area, 086, 087, 088, 094, 104, 105, 110, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 128, 130, 131, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 140 except on the James M. John and Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Areas, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 161, 171, 181, 191, 211, 214, 231, 301, 391, 411, 421, 441, 461, 481, 500, 501, 511, 512, 521, 551, 561, 581, 591, 681, 682, 691, 711, 741, 751, 771, 791, 851 except on the Bosque del Oso SWA, 861, 951, and private land portions of 101, 102,.

TE000U2R 09/01/2014

10/05/2014and

10/24/2014

Unlimited West of I-

25 and GMU 140

and East of I-

25 (excluding GMU 140)

3. Private Land Only Late Seasons a. Private land only licenses are valid on all private land within the game management unit

upon which the license holder has permission to hunt.

Unit Hunt Code Open Date Close Date Licenses 101, 102, 112, 113 TF000U2R 12/15/2014 01/15/2015 Unlimited

E. Season Dates and Units - Limited Licenses and Limited License Areas. Limited licenses shall be valid only for the time period and game management unit(s) or area(s) indicated on the license.

1. Spring Season.

Unit Hunt Code Date Opened

Date Closed

Licenses Bearded Turkey

Only

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1. Spring Season.


Date Closed

Licenses Bearded Turkey

Only 2 TM002O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 5 15, 27 and 37 TM015O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 5 21 TM021O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 5 23 TM023O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 10 25 TM025O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 15 30 TM030O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 10 30 - youth only TM030K1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 10 34 TM034O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 10 35, 36, 361 TM035O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 5 43 TM043O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 30 44 TM044O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 30 47 TM047O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 15 59 - Beaver Creek State Wildlife Area and Table Mountain State Trust Land Lease only

TM059O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 25

91 TM091O1R 04/12/2014 05/02/2014 35 91, 92, 96, 101, 102-youth only TM091K1R 04/12/2014 5/25/2014 75 91 TM091O2R 05/03/2014 5/25/2014 35 92 TM092O1R 04/12/2014 05/02/2014 35 92 TM092O2R 05/03/2014 5/25/2014 35 96 TM096O1R 04/12/2014 05/02/2014 50 96 - private land only TM096P1R 04/12/2014 05/02/2014 75 96 TM096O2R 05/03/2014 5/25/2014 50 96 - private land only TM096P2R 05/03/2014 5/25/2014 75 101, 102 TM101O1R 04/12/2014 05/02/2014 30 101, 102 TM101O2R 05/03/2014 5/25/2014 30 103, 107, and 109 TM103O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 100 103, 107, 109 - youth only TM103K1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 40 124, 125, and 129 TM124O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 12 124, 125, and 129 - youth only TM124K1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 14 127, 132 TM127O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 10 130 - North of US 50 TM130O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 5 138, 139 TM138O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 10 140 - Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area only TM140O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 40

140 - James John State Wildlife Area only TM140O2R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 20

444 TM444O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 35 444 – Private Land Only TM444P1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 20 851 - Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area only TM851O1R 04/12/2014 05/25/2014 25

Total 1031

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2. Fall Season


Date Closed

Licenses Either Sex

59 - Beaver Creek State Wildlife Area and Table Mountain State Trust Land Lease only

TE059L1R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014

15

85 - Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area - Oberosler Tract only TE085L1R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 30

85 - Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area – Dochter Tract only TE085L2R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 30

85 -Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area - Sakariason Tract TE085L3R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 30

91 TE091L1R 09/01/2014

10/24/2014 40

92 TE092L1R 09/01/2014

10/24/2014 40

96 TE096L1R 09/01/2014

10/24/2014 75

101, 102 TE101L1R 09/01/2014

10/24/2014 30

103, 107, and 109 TE103L1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 100 103, 107, 109 - youth only TE103K1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 40 124, 125 and 129 TE124L1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 10 124, 125 and 129 - youth only TE124K1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 10 126, 146 TE126L1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 20 127, 132 TE127L1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 6 130 - North of US 50 TE130L1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 5 138, 139 TE138L1R 09/01/2014 10/24/2014 5 140 - Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area only TE140L1R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 35

140 - James John State Wildlife Area only TE140L2R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 10

444 TE444L1R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 20 851 - Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area only TE851L1R 09/01/2014 10/05/2014 25

Total 576

#323.5 - RANCHING FOR WILDLIFE – TURKEY A. Implementation Authority

1. The Director is authorized to implement the Ranching for Wildlife program, including the authority to determine ranch enrollment status, enter into cooperative agreements with ranches, establish and modify public and private season dates on each ranch, and establish and modify license allocations to each ranch including the subsequent distribution of licenses to the public and private share annually, and may establish additional Ranching for Wildlife operating guidelines subject to the following provisions.

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1. Ranches must have a minimum of 10,000 acres of privately owned land in one contiguous unit. Ranches that meet this 10,000-acre minimum requirement may include privately owned non-contiguous parcels in the program if the Director determines that their inclusion will contribute to meeting the performance standards for the ranch.

2. Ranches must develop a Ranching For Wildlife Management Plan that includes goals,

objectives, and strategies for achieving such goals and objectives for wildlife habitat management, species management, and public hunting management. The Management Plan must be approved by the Division prior to execution of a Cooperative Agreement for Ranching For Wildlife.

3. Ranches may not charge public hunters an access fee for hunting. 4. Except as agreed to in writing by the Division when necessary to meet the ranch performance

standards or as mutually agreed and contained in the Management Plan, ranches must provide for equality of access in terms of geographical area and mode of transportation for both public and private hunters. No closure or restriction of land or roads shall apply to public hunters that do not also apply to private hunters.

5. Public hunts must be established at a time when the species to be hunted are present and

available for harvest. No public seasons shall be established during times when normal winter conditions would prevent access to most of the ranch, nor when normal migration patterns of the species to be hunted result in the species having migrated off the ranch.

6. Ranches that establish coinciding or overlapping public and private hunts may not exclude

public hunters from any portion of the ranch due to the presence of private hunters. 7. The Ranch and the Division will mutually agree to ranch rules regarding access to and hunting

on the ranch by public hunters. The ranch rules will be provided to hunters prior to seasons on the ranch in accordance with other provisions contained in this Regulation.

C. Cooperative Agreements, Enrollment, Denial Of Enrollment, Termination Of Enrollment

1. The Division is authorized to enter into Cooperative Agreements with ranches. 2. Ranches may appeal enrollment decisions to the Parks and Wildlife Commission. 3. Cooperative Agreements shall incorporate approved Ranching For Wildlife Management Plans

as part of the Cooperative Agreement. 4. The Division shall periodically evaluate ranches for enrollment and contract performance, and

shall establish minimum performance standards for ranches enrolled in the program, including wildlife habitat management and improvement, public recreation opportunity and experience, and any factors intended to contribute to meeting turkey management objectives. Such performance standards shall be incorporated into the Cooperative Agreement with the ranch.

D. Turkey Season Structures

1. Public and private spring season opening and closing date parameters. a. Private seasons may not begin before April 1, nor extend beyond June 1. b. Public seasons may only be established within the opening and closing dates of the

regularly established spring season. c. Public hunting seasons shall be a minimum of ten (10) consecutive days.

2. Public and private fall season opening and closing date parameters. a. Public and private seasons may not begin before September 1, nor extend beyond

November 1. b. Public hunting seasons shall be a minimum of ten (10) consecutive days.

3. Manner of Take

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a. The manner of take for spring or fall RFW turkey seasons shall be the same as that for regularly established spring or fall seasons.

E. License Allocation

1. A maximum of 100 bearded turkey licenses in the spring season and 100 either sex turkey

licenses in the fall season may be allocated to each ranch annually, and subsequently distributed to the public and private share according to paragraph b of this regulation.

2. The public shall receive a minimum of forty percent (40%) of the total number of licenses

allocated for each turkey season on each ranch. 3. License allocation for each ranch shall be approved by the Division and recommended to the

Director, based upon harvest objectives for the ranch jointly determined by the Division and the ranch, hunter crowding, enhancement of hunter harvest, and relative densities of the species on the ranch.

4. Substitution of licenses of one species or sex for licenses of another species or sex shall not

be permitted. 5. Landowner preference shall not be used for any public or private Ranching For Wildlife

license. F. Youth Licenses

1. The Division and the ranch may formulate and implement youth hunting opportunities on any

ranch through Division approved youth hunting programs. The Division must approve the youth hunting program on the ranch prior to any season or license allocation for such youth hunts.

2. A maximum of 15% of the total number of turkey licenses allocated for a ranch may be

allocated as youth hunting licenses on each ranch, over and above the total number of licenses allocated for a ranch.

3. Youth hunting seasons may occur at any time within the broad parameters for seasons within

the Ranching For Wildlife program. 4. Youth licenses shall be distributed to individual youth hunters by mechanisms of the approved

youth hunting program on the ranch. Youth licenses shall not count as either private or public licenses for purposes of calculating the relative share of other licenses allocated for the ranch.

G. License Distribution

1. Applications a. Applications for private hunter licenses stamped with the ranch name and season dates

shall be available to the landowner for distribution. b. Public hunter licenses shall be available through application and selection from the

Division during the annual limited license drawing process, except as provided in this regulation.

H. Special Restrictions

1. Unless otherwise provided in these Ranching for Wildlife regulations all hunters must comply with other applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, manner of take (except that private hunters may use any legal weapon during private seasons), hunting hours, application requirements and deadlines, bag limits, season participation, mandatory checks, OHV restrictions, and other generally applicable regulations for big game hunting.

2. A copy of the mutually agreed upon ranch rules will be provided to all public hunters prior to

their hunting season. All public hunters will be required to sign a statement acknowledging

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that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with all ranch rules, before the hunter is allowed access to the ranch. a. Compliance with ranch rules is a specific condition of the Ranching For Wildlife public

licenses and subsequent access to the ranch. In addition to criminal penalties, non-compliance with ranch rules constitutes grounds for suspension and revocation of the license and/or being prohibited from further participation in hunting on the ranch, and/or in the Ranching For Wildlife program as a public hunter.

b. Final determination on any legal action taken towards hunters found in non-compliance with ranch rules shall be made solely by officers of the Division. This includes any citation that may be issued for non-compliance with the provisions of a license, or directing a hunter to leave a ranch. Ranch personnel may not direct a hunter to leave a ranch without specific authorization of a Division officer.

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Chapter W-3 - Small Game - Furbearers

Basis and Purpose: Turkey regulations have been modified to update harvest limit quota numbers and season dates for 2014. Turkey harvest limit quotas and seasons are established to maintain healthy populations while at the same time providing recreational opportunity. Ongoing population analysis and management necessitates or makes possible reductions in turkey harvest in some Game Management Units and additional turkey hunting opportunity in others. These regulations have been modified to promote healthy turkey populations and provide for proper turkey management and recreational opportunity in accordance with the best available science. In addition to annual turkey management license number adjustments and other annual changes, these regulations enact the following substantive changes: Private-Land-Only Over-the-Counter Turkey Hunting in GMUs 91 and 92 The South Platte turkey study conducted in GMUs 91, 92, and 96 in northeast Colorado revealed that there was extensive movement and interchange of turkeys between GMUs 91 and 92 and that the number of turkeys within these two units has increased significantly over the past 5 years and additional hunting opportunity is available. Previously, a limited number of private-land-only (PLO) spring turkey permits were issued through the drawing system. However, the demand for these PLO spring turkey permits in GMUs 91 and 92 did not substantially exceed the limited license allocation. In 2013, in GMUs 91 and 92, it took 0 preference points to draw a PLO turkey license for the 1st spring season and in both units roughly half of licenses allocated for the 2nd season were obtained by second-choice applicants. The number of first and second-choice applicants has remained virtually the same over the past five years, which is expected given the inherent limited access typically associated with private land in these units. Thus, continuing to require private land turkey hunters in GMUs 91 and 92 to apply through the drawing system was not warranted. Because of the extensive interchange of turkeys between GMUs 91 and 92, some aspects of turkey management have been combined in these units to further reduce regulation complexity. Therefore, these regulations open private lands in GMUs 91 and 92 to unlimited over-the-counter (OTC) spring turkey hunting. These unlimited OTC licenses are valid for the entire 44-day spring turkey season on private land only in GMUs 91 and 92 in order to provide more flexibility for private land turkey hunters during the spring season without the need to apply through the drawing system. Youth-Only Spring Turkey Licenses in GMUs 91, 92, 96, 101 and 102 A four-year study was recently completed on the turkey population in GMUs 91, 92, and 96 along the South Platte River in northeast Colorado. This study showed that this turkey population has increased significantly over the past 5 years. In addition, the turkey population along the North Fork and Arikaree drainages in GMUs 101 and 102 continues to offer high turkey numbers. Thus, additional turkey hunting opportunity is available in northeastern Colorado. However, the South Platte Turkey study also showed that populations can fluctuate substantially within a few years time and that unlimited hunting pressure in this area is likely not sustainable in perpetuity. Over the past few years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has put forth an increased emphasis and effort towards improving the recruitment and retention of hunters across the state. Previously, youth hunters in this area were required to apply and compete with adult hunters for a limited number of spring turkey permits or obtain a youth outreach license through an organization that sponsors educational youth hunting activities in GMUs 91, 92, and 96. The same applied in GMUs 101 and 102 for youth wanting to hunt on public land, although spring turkey licenses were unlimited in number on private land in those two units. While there is a desire to maintain competitive balance for obtaining a limited license, youth hunters should be afforded more opportunity to hunt. Since the turkey populations along the South Platte, North Fork, and Arikaree River drainages are at a level that additional spring turkey hunting opportunities are available, these regulations allow a limited number of Youth-Only spring turkey permits to provide increased hunting opportunity for youth. Maintaining a limited number of youth permits is intended to ensure a balance in license allocation among adult and youth turkey hunters while providing management flexibility if the turkey populations were to decline to a level that warranted license reductions. These youth-only licenses are valid for the entire 44-day spring turkey season on public or private lands in GMUs 91, 92, 96, 101, and 102 in order to provide more flexibility and opportunity for youth to hunt a turkey during the spring season. Furthermore, this change is intended to encourage more youth to participate in turkey hunting and potentially increase their likelihood of retention for hunting in the future.

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Private-Land-Only Spring Bearded Turkey Hunt in GMU 444 GMU 444 has supported turkey harvest since 2003. Turkey populations continue to increase and in 2010 spring license numbers were increased from 10 to 35. Increases in turkey hunting popularity and in turkey populations within the unit support the potential to issue additional licenses. To obtain a spring GMU 444 license it takes a minimum of three preference points to draw. The limiting factor influencing an increase in licenses is hunter crowding. Most turkeys in the unit are located in the lower elevations near winter habitat. Further, much of the public land within the unit is inaccessible due to winter road closures or weather during the spring turkey season. As a result licensed turkey hunters have been concentrated on the Basalt State Wildlife Area and other small acre public land parcels. Ranches and private land parcels in GMU 444 have healthy populations of turkeys. Recent numbers of birds have been able to support trap/transplant operations for introductions in other drainages in the Eagle Valley. Conversations with ranch managers and landowners has supported the idea for a limited number of private-land-only turkey licenses to help manage populations, curtail nuisance behaviors and distribute birds back onto public lands. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.



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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-13 – POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE, SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING, AND SPECIAL LICENSES ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

#1300 - DEFINITIONS

A. “Bona fide scientific research” means: systematic investigative or experimental activities which are carried out for the purpose of acquiring new and relevant knowledge pertaining to wildlife biology, ecology or management, or the revision of accepted conclusions, theories, or laws in the light of newly discovered facts, and which are conducted in a humane fashion by qualified personnel, and the results of which would meet the accepted standards for publication in a refereed scientific journal.

B. “Scientific Collections” means: temporary or permanent possession of wildlife for inventory

purposes, to estimate population size or ascertain distribution, taxonomic classification or for environmental assessment.

#1301 - POSSESSION

A. No person shall, at any time, have in possession or under control any wildlife caught, taken or killed

outside of this state which were caught, taken or killed at a time, in a manner, or for a purpose, or in any other respect which is prohibited by the laws of the state, territory or country in which the same were caught, taken or killed; or which were shipped out of said state, territory or country in violation of the laws thereof.

ARTICLE II - SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING #1315 - PURPOSE

A. A Scientific Collecting License may be issued for the purpose of importing, marking or banding or temporary or permanent possession of wildlife and collection of wildlife specimens for the purpose of scientific collections or bona fide scientific research.

B. A scientific collecting license may be issued for the purpose of possession of birds, fish, mollusks and crustaceans for educational purposes.

C. A Scientific Collecting License may be issued for the purpose of conducting bona fide scientific research consistent with the definition of bona fide scientific research in #1300(A).

D. A scientific collecting license may be issued for the purpose of teaching survey techniques in a

post-secondary educational setting. Permits granted under this subpart B are valid only for Rodentia, Insectivora, Chiroptera, long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata), short-tailed weasel or ermine (Mustela erminea). Animals captured under this subpart B must be released immediately at the capture site after identification and necessary handling and/or marking has taken place.

E. Any trapped mortalities resulting from activities authorized by this section shall be prepared and

deposited in an established collection at a recognized museum, contingent on Division approval. F. At least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated need for such a license, applicants must apply on forms

provided by the Division. Such application shall be accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount of the license fee established in 33-4-102(1) C.R.S.

G. Manner of take will be specified in the license. Only licenses authorizing bona fide scientific research

may be authorized to use the methods of take set forth in 33-6-206(1) C.R.S. #1316 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS A. Application Procedures

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1. Applications for scientific collections, educational purposes or for teaching survey techniques

will include a detailed description of: project objectives, sampling methodologies, detailed sampling sites and quantity of wildlife to be taken, reasons why the collection is not possible during an open season or why collections would exceed the established bag limits and a description of the ultimate disposition of the collected wildlife.

2. Applications for the purpose of conducting bona fide scientific research must include a detailed

study plan which contains the following elements: a statement of the need for the study and expected management application and benefit to the state; a description of study area(s), data collection and analytical methodologies which demonstrate ability to meet study objectives; and a description of financial and other resources which demonstrate ability to meet study objectives.

3. All applications shall be approved by the appropriate Regional Manager, or their designee, with

consideration given for potential impacts on state wildlife resources. Applications for the purpose of conducting bona fide scientific research must also be approved by the appropriate Terrestrial or Aquatic Section manager or their designee.

4. Employees of the Division, federal or state agencies applying for a job-related Scientific Collecting

License shall be exempt from remitting the license fee but must comply with all other provisions of this chapter. The license fee will be required for projects outside normal agency duties. Temporary employees of the Division who are working under the supervision of a permanent employee who are in possession of a Scientific Collecting License shall not be required to obtain a Scientific Collecting License.

5. Persons applying for a scientific collecting license to band migratory birds must have a valid bird

banding permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prior to submitting an application to the Division.

6. If an application is denied the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons therefore.

Applications may be denied for the following reasons: a. The collections are not for a scientific or educational purpose, or it is determined by the

Division that the proposed research does not constitute bona fide scientific research. b. The collecting could be conducted during an established season with an appropriate hunting,

fishing or trapping license. c. It is determined by the Division that collecting the requested species would be detrimental to

the species or its habitat. d. The application is incomplete. e. The application fee is not included. f. Information being sought by the study is already available, as determined by the Division. g. Reporting and notification requirements for previous permits issued to the applicant have not

been met. h. Applicant has failed to show compliance with all other applicable local, state or federal law.

7. Applicants must comply with all other applicable local, state and federal laws, including but not limited to requirements set forth in the federal Animal Welfare Act.

8. Applicants denied a license may reapply by re-submitting a corrected or new application or

providing additional evidence that addresses the reasons for denial. 9. The license may be suspended for any of the reasons stated in paragraph 6 above or for

violation of conditions of the license or of any applicable wildlife statutes or regulations. 10. Licenses issued for educational purposes shall not allow the take of live wildlife from the wild.

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B. Licensing 1. The license shall be issued for the minimum time necessary to accomplish the desired study

objectives as determined by the Division. 2. The Licensee shall notify the local District Wildlife Manager(s) of his anticipated activity in the

area(s) he intends to collect specimens prior to any collecting or banding. 3. If a license has been suspended for any reason the licensee may apply for reinstatement by

submitting a new application. C. Reporting 1. The Licensee shall provide the Division with a report within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of

his license or upon request by the Division. Such report shall include all information and findings as required by the Division using appropriate forms supplied by the Division.

2. Failure to submit a complete report within thirty (30) days of license expiration or upon request by

the Division, shall result in denial of future licenses for up to three (3) years. #1317 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

A. Students enrolled in a university or college and under the supervision of an instructor who is in possession of a valid scientific collecting license shall not be required to obtain a scientific collecting license provided such license authorizes the holder thereof to utilize such assistants, and describes the collecting activities to be performed. Students shall carry a copy of the license while engaged in field work.

B. Any raptor not taken from the wild in Colorado that is legally possessed under the authority of a scientific collecting license issued for educational purposes may be exported from Colorado when the licensee permanently changes their state of residence, or if the licensee is no longer able to provide adequate care.

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Chapter W-13 - Scientific Collecting and Special Licenses Basis and Purpose: These regulations are the result of a citizen petition asking the Division to clarify its exportation restrictions for raptors held under a scientific collecting educational license that did not originate from the wild in Colorado. These changes specify that raptors that did not originate from the wild in Colorado which are held under an educational permit may be exported from the state. Corresponding adjustments were simultaneously made in Chapter W-6 to clarify regulations associated with exportation of falconry raptors. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.



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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-6 - FALCONRY PART I - REQUIREMENTS FOR POSSESSION OF RAPTORS FOR FALCONRY ARTICLE V - IMPORTATION, AND EXPORTATION OF RAPTORS

#612 - IMPORTATION A. Except as provided under “Falconry Field Meets” in these regulations, the importation of raptors

must be in accordance with 33-6-114 C.R.S., except that resident falconers may leave the state with a licensed raptor and return to Colorado without submitting a raptor importation form, obtaining an importation license, or obtaining a veterinary health certificate provided the return of the raptor occurs within 30 days of leaving the state.

#613 - EXPORTATION

A. No raptor shall be permanently exported, except as follows:

1. A person holding a current and valid resident falconry license shall be authorized to export any raptor on their license when the licensee permanently changes their state of residence.

2. A nonresident shall be authorized to export any raptor legally taken under the authority of a nonresident take license or any raptor legally imported into Colorado and possessed under the authority of a nonresident annual possession/hunting raptor license.

3. Any raptor not taken from the wild in Colorado that is legally possessed under the authority of a falconry license may be exported from Colorado if the licensee wishes to transfer the raptor to another properly-licensed licensee in accordance with these regulations and the laws of the receiving state, province or country.

PART II - COLORADO REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPTIVE BREEDING OF RAPTORS ARTICLE IX - CAPTIVE BREEDING OF RAPTORS

#623- RAPTOR PROPAGATION

A. Application for a raptor propagation permit shall be made to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The Division shall approve such permits issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under a joint State/Federal permit system.

B. HYBRIDIZATION

1. Hybridization is authorized only in accordance with federal law except that hybridization involving a threatened or endangered species is prohibited. All hybridized birds produced must be either imprinted on humans (hand-raised in isolation from the sight of other raptors from two weeks of age until it is fully feathered) or surgically sterilized.

2. The cross-breeding of a threatened or endangered subspecies with any other subspecies is

prohibited. C. ACQUISITION OF, AND LIMITATIONS ON BREEDING STOCK

1. Propagators may remove eyas raptors from the wild for breeding purposes providing they

obtain a take permit from the Division. Such permit shall by nonrefundable, and shall cost $40.

2. Any raptor held under a Colorado falconry license may be transferred to a raptor propagation

permit for breeding purposes, provided further that any wild-caught raptor must have been used in falconry for at least two years. Any injured raptor may be transferred under this provision in less than two years, provided that a veterinarian or licensed wildlife rehabilitator has determined that the raptor can no longer be flown for falconry.

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3. Only four raptors taken from the wild in Colorado may be possessed at any one time.

D. Native raptor breeding stock or the offspring of breeding stock may be released in the wild,

provided the following conditions have been met: 1. Written request for permission to release be submitted to the Division of Wildlife 30 days in

advance. 2. For threatened and endangered species, the proposed release must be in accordance with a

recovery plan approved by the Division of Wildlife. 3. Documentation is provided proving the individual birds involved are capable of survival in the

wild. 4. Birds to be released are banded as provided by these regulations, 5. Written approval by the Division of Wildlife is required prior to the release.

E. Any raptor not taken from the wild in Colorado that is legally possessed under the authority of a

propagator license may be exported from Colorado if the licensee wishes to transfer the raptor to another properly-licensed licensee in accordance with these regulations and the laws of the receiving state, province or country.

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Chapter W-6 - Falconry Basis and Purpose: These regulations are the result of a citizen petition asking the Division to clarify its exportation restrictions for raptors held under a falconry license that did not originate from the wild in Colorado. These changes remove the previous ambiguity for exportation of falconry and propagated raptors, clarifying the conditions under which raptors held under the authority of these licenses may be exported from Colorado. Corresponding adjustments were simultaneously made in Chapter W-13 to clarify regulations associated with exportation of raptors held under a scientific collecting educational license. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.



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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-14 - WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

#1400 – POSSESSION

A. Any person may provide immediate transportation for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife to the Division,

a Wildlife Rehabilitator, a Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator, a DVM (licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), an animal control agency, or a local law enforcement agency for the purposes of obtaining animal care or treatment if instructed to do so by the individual or agency to whom the wildlife will be delivered.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the practice of veterinary medicine as defined

in section 12-64-103 (10) and regulated by the provisions of article 64 of Title 12 C.R.S. C. Wildlife possessed under authority of this chapter remain the property of the State and nothing herein

shall be construed as granting any ownership interest to a Wildlife Rehabilitator, Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator or any other person. As owner, the State has the right to require any person having possession of wildlife under authority of this chapter to immediately surrender possession of such wildlife to the Division in the case of violation of these regulations or other applicable law or whenever the Director or his designee determines it is necessary or appropriate for the welfare of such wildlife or for the protection of wildlife resources or the public.

ARTICLE II - POSSESSION AND REHABILITATION OF SICK, INJURED, OR ORPHANED WILDLIFE

#1401 - LICENSE TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Any individual may be issued an annual Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator License or annual Wildlife

Rehabilitator License for the purpose of rehabilitating wildlife that is or appears to be sick, injured, or imprinted on humans; or that has been orphaned; or that has been otherwise approved by the Division. Only wildlife listed on the license may be rehabilitated, and all rehabilitation authorized by the license is for the primary purpose of returning the wildlife to the wild. The license is a renewable annual license which expires on January 31, annually.

1. Types of Licenses

a. Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator

1. Authorizes licensee to receive, rehabilitate, transfer, and release all wildlife listed on the

license under the conditions specified on the license, and under the supervision of their sponsor.

2. Must be sponsored by a Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitator(s) licensed for the same species. 3. Must consult with sponsor immediately after receiving any wildlife regarding its care and

rehabilitation. If sponsor is not available, a Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator must consult with a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, DVM, or the Division within 24 hours.

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4. Must immediately transfer any wildlife to the sponsor or another Wildlife Rehabilitator upon request by the sponsor or the Division.

b. Wildlife Rehabilitator

1. Authorizes licensee to receive, rehabilitate, transfer, and release all wildlife listed on the

license under the conditions specified on the license.

2. No Wildlife Rehabilitator may sponsor more than three (3) Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitators at the same time.

3. Only Wildlife Rehabilitators with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a fully-

licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator may sponsor Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitators, The Division may accept documented licensed equivalent (species and license type) wildlife rehabilitation experience for this requirement on a year-for-year basis.

2. License Requirements: Prior to the initial issuance of any license, the applicant shall meet the following requirements:

a. Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator

1. Certification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age. 2. Declaration of prior animal welfare violations, wildlife violations, or suspension or

revocation of any rehabilitation license. A license may be denied for previous or current violation of any relevant animal welfare or wildlife laws or failure to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter.

3. Possession of an on-site holding facility which meets the criteria established under

regulation #1404. A Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator may meet this requirement with facilities available from the sponsor. If an applicant plans to use their own facilities, the sponsor must inspect and approve those facilities prior to submission of the Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator application.

4. Submission of a completed written application form provided by the Division, and

approved and signed by the applicant and the applicant’s sponsor. 5. Submission of a letter from a DVM agreeing to examine and treat injured wildlife. The

Division will not be responsible for reimbursing the DVM for services rendered. 6. Prior to the second license renewal, completion of a basic wildlife rehabilitation curriculum

approved by the Division which includes basic animal care concepts, zoonotic disease information, preferred euthanasia practices, wildlife rehabilitation law and ethics, and other general rehabilitation information.

7. Submission of a Learning Plan. Prior to the submittal of the application the applicant and

the sponsor must prepare a Learning Plan, intended to guide the applicant’s development as a wildlife rehabilitator. Learning Plans shall be signed by the applicant and the sponsor and submitted with the application for approval by the Division. The Learning Plan shall focus on the wildlife species that the applicant will be rehabilitating, using the template provided by the Division, with narrative descriptions of each topic. The Learning Plan must include, but is not limited to, the following: aa. Ethics of wildlife rehabilitation. bb. Regulations affecting wildlife rehabilitation. cc. Basic identification of common native wildlife species.

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dd. Natural history and behavior of common native wildlife species and more in-depth knowledge of wildlife listed on the application.

ee. Methods to prevent and resolve common problems with wildlife. ff. Diet and nutrition of wildlife. gg. Ability to safely capture and handle wildlife listed on the application. hh. Identification and general assessment of basic health problems (not diagnostics). ii. Basic first aid and problem-solving for wildlife listed on the application. jj. Common wildlife diseases and parasites, including zoonotic diseases. kk. Understanding of requirements for wildlife to be able to survive in the wild. ll. Euthanasia, necropsy and disposal of wildlife. mm.Criteria and considerations of release of wildlife. nn. Public contact. oo. Record-keeping.

8. Submission of the applicant's USFWS special purpose rehabilitation permit where

required, or a copy of the federal application. Federally regulated species cannot be authorized on any license until the USFWS permit has been received.

9. Certification by the applicant that the proposed possession and treatment of wildlife is not

in violation of any city or county ordinance and submission of any required local permits. 10. Certification by the applicant that the proposed wildlife rehabilitation activities will be in

compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment statutes 25-4-602 through 606 and Colorado Department of Health and Environment Regulation 6CCR-1009-1 (Regulation 8).

11. Certification by the sponsor that the person possesses the necessary skills and abilities to

be a licensed Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator. 12. Certification by the applicant that they have read and understand the "Zoonoses

Information and Prevention" packet provided by the Division containing general zoonoses information and procedures to minimize potential exposure to such diseases.

13. Certification by the applicant that they have read and understand the information provided

by the Division about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). 14. Applicants shall be interviewed and their facilities inspected by the Division prior to the

issuance of any license. The applicant’s sponsor shall attend the interview and facilities inspection, except that a sponsor of a fully-licensed rehabilitator who is applying to be licensed for additional species may attend the inspection via videoconference or telephone.

b. Wildlife Rehabilitator

1. Certification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age. 2. Declaration of prior animal welfare violations, wildlife violations, or suspension or

revocation of any rehabilitation license. A license may be denied for previous or current violation of any relevant animal welfare or wildlife laws or failure to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter.

3. Submission of a completed written application form provided by the Division. 4. Submission of a letter from a DVM agreeing to examine and treat injured wildlife. The

Division will not be responsible for reimbursing the DVM for services rendered.

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5. Submission of the applicant's USFWS special purpose rehabilitation permit where required, or a copy of the federal application. Federally regulated species cannot be authorized on any license until the USFWS permit has been received.

6. Certification by the applicant that the proposed possession and treatment of wildlife is not

in violation of any city or county ordinance and submission of any required local permits. 7. Certification by the applicant that the proposed wildlife rehabilitation activities will be in

compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment statutes 25-4-602 through 606 and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation 6CCR-1009-1 (Regulation 8).

8. Possession of an on-site holding facility which meets the criteria established under

regulation #1404. 9. Certification by the applicant that they have read and understand the "Zoonoses

Information and Prevention" packet provided by the Division containing general zoonoses information and procedures to minimize potential exposure to such diseases.

10.Certification by the applicant that they have read and understand the information provided

by the Division about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). 11. Submission of the completed Learning Plan, approved and signed by the sponsor,

including dates upon which each segment was successfully completed. 12. Successful completion of a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Provisional

Wildlife Rehabilitator, including certification by the sponsor that the applicant possesses the necessary skills and abilities to be a Wildlife Rehabilitator for the wildlife listed on the license. The Division may accept documented, licensed, equivalent (species and license type) wildlife rehabilitation experience for this requirement.

13. Applicants shall be interviewed and their facilities inspected to verify that the applicant has

the full range of caging and other necessary facilities. The applicant’s sponsor shall attend the interview and facilities inspection, except that a sponsor of a fully-licensed rehabilitator who is applying to be licensed for additional species may attend the inspection via videoconference or telephone.

3. Loss of Sponsorship: If at any time a Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator loses sponsorship, all wildlife shall be transferred to the sponsor or other Wildlife Rehabilitator licensed for that wildlife as soon as possible but not to exceed 48 hours. If the Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator has not obtained a new sponsor within 30 days, the license shall expire. Any time sponsorship is revoked, the sponsor shall notify the Division within 48 hours.

4. License Approval/Denial: Upon receipt, applications will be reviewed and facilities inspected. Approval or denial will be based on compliance with the licensing and facilities criteria in this chapter. Facilities inspection, any required interview, and written notification of the approval or denial (including reason for denial) will be made within 60 days of Division receipt of the application.

5. License Suspension/Revocation: Any license issued under this chapter may be administratively

suspended or revoked for violation of any relevant animal welfare or wildlife laws, or failure to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. A license holder shall be notified in writing of any specific violation, including a date by which the license holder must come into compliance. Failure to comply within the specified time period may result in a hearing and subsequent suspension or revocation pursuant to this regulation. Upon written notification of noncompliance,

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a license holder may not accept wildlife until the violation has been remedied. Licenses may also be immediately suspended or revoked where necessary to protect public health, safety or welfare.

6. Unlicensed Individuals Assisting in Direct Animal Care:

a. Fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators may use unlicensed individuals under their supervision, at their Division-approved facilities.,

1. Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section, all unlicensed individuals must at all times be under the direct (on-site) supervision of their fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator.

b. For the purposes of this section, an “unlicensed individual” is:

1. Any person who has completed training provided by a fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and has been added to that Wildlife Rehabilitator’s on-site list of currently-approved unlicensed individuals. At a minimum, training for unlicensed individuals must include, but is not limited to, the following: aa. Ethics of rehabilitation bb. Rehabilitation regulations cc. Safe capture and handling of the applicable species dd. Diet and nutrition of the applicable species ee. Common wildlife diseases and parasites, including zoonotic diseases ff. Any other training necessary for the activity to be performed

2. Not allowed to supervise any other unlicensed individual.

3. Not allowed to provide medical care or euthanize any animal, except, when directed by a fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator or a veterinarian, an unlicensed individual may provide emergency first aid, emergency stabilization care, continuation of prescribed treatment or emergency euthanasia.

4. Not allowed to provide care for any skunk or bat.

c. Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitators shall only provide direct (on-site) supervision of unlicensed individuals, and then only when: 1. Their sponsoring Wildlife Rehabilitator approves such supervision in writing, and; 2. The Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitator has completed all portions of their Learning Plan

relevant to the animal care activity to be performed by the unlicensed individual, including, but not limited to, those criteria listed in (b)(1) of this section.

d. Unlicensed individuals may work without direct (on-site) supervision for short periods of time provided that written protocols specific to the activity to be performed are available on site, and their fully licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator is available by telephone during that time. If at any point a Wildlife Rehabilitator is away from the facility and unreachable by telephone, they must designate a fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator who is licensed for the same species to act in their stead.

e. Wildlife Rehabilitators must submit an annual report of unlicensed individuals used throughout the year on forms provided by the Division. At a minimum, such report must include the following for each unlicensed individual:

1. Name, address and phone number

2. Approved areas of animal care

3. Dates training was completed

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4. Dates and times worked for each individual

5. Type of care provided

f. If the Division determines that any wildlife rehabilitator is not in compliance with restrictions regarding the use of unlicensed individuals, or where such wildlife rehabilitator or unlicensed individual fails to provide an acceptable level of care, the Division may further restrict the use of unlicensed individuals by such wildlife rehabilitator.

g. Fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators are responsible for the actions and activities of unlicensed individuals and shall be responsible for any violations of these regulations by those individuals. Provisional Wildlife Rehabilitators who provide on-site supervision of unlicensed individuals are responsible to ensure that the unlicensed individuals comply with the direction of the fully-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator.

7. Transportation and Release of Wildlife: Under direct instructions from a Wildlife Rehabilitator, unlicensed individuals may transport wildlife to or from a licensed rehabilitator or DVM, or to a Division facility or officer, or to a release site. Such persons must carry documentation signed by the Wildlife Rehabilitator listing the date, time, destination, species and number of wildlife to be transported and/or released. Possession of wildlife under this regulation may not exceed eighteen (18) hours.

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Chapter W-14 - Wildlife Rehabilitation Basis and Purpose: These regulations are the result of a citizen petition requesting that the Commission not require a provisional rehabilitator’s sponsor to be physically present for cage inspections and interviews with DWMs. The petitioner argued that the volunteer nature of rehabilitation requires rehabilitators to operate on a tight budget, and that the scarcity of rehabilitators (approximately 80 statewide) might require considerable travel for sponsors to attend inspections and interviews. Sponsorship remains an important component of wildlife rehabilitator training, and nothing in this action is intended to diminish the role and expectation of sponsors in the rehabilitator-provisional apprenticeship. However, these regulations are designed to offer relief to fully licensed rehabilitators who are simply applying to add species to their licenses (thereby making them provisional rehabilitators for those species only). These rehabilitators are otherwise fully licensed, and presumably have a depth of knowledge of rehabilitation in general. Therefore, these regulations allow this specific category of rehabilitator to attend inspections and interviews with Division representatives with the sponsor not required to be physically present, but instead present via telephone or teleconference. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.



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Attachment 9 26 (A) Consent Agenda

Proposed Parks and Wildlife Commission Consent Agenda November 14th – 15th, 2013

In order to increase the Parks and Wildlife Commission’s efficiency and allow more time for consideration of wildlife policy and contested issues, the listed items are noticed for action by the Commission as part of the November 2013 “Consent Agenda.” Note: The process for placing matters on the Consent Agenda is as follows: The Director identifies matters where the recommended action follows established policy or precedent, there has been agreement reached or the matter is expected to be uncontested and non-controversial. Staff will provide written memos to the Parks and Wildlife Commission members explaining the matters on the Consent Agenda. Copies of the memos will be available to the public. Matters on the Consent Agenda are noticed for hearing at the same time and in the same manner as other agenda items. If a member of the Commission requests further consideration of an item on the consent agenda, that item will be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and discussed and acted upon as determined by the Commission. The Consent Agenda may be voted on without the necessity of reading individual items. Any Commission member may request clarification from the Director for any matter on the Consent Agenda. Data Analysis Unit Management Plans 26.1 (A) E-1 Cold Springs Elk Herd GMUs 2 and 201 RBS-22 Central San Juan Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Herd GMUs S-22, S-36, S-52 and S-53

Game Damage Claims 26.2 (A) Denial

14-Y14-03 Julie Boomer $400.00 Llama by Bear 15-Y14-06 Greg Morrison $965.25 Cattle by Bear 17-Y14-02 Michael Fuchs $490.00 Calf by Bear 18-Y14-01 Wolf Cattle Co $1600.00 Cattle by Bear

License Suspension Appeals 26.3 (A) Name Case # Suspension Carpenter, James L. FTC06301 1 Year

Mess, Shawn S. DEN06273 1 Year Moffet, Austin M. FTC06305 1 Year

Real Estate 26.4 (A) Project # Project Name

12-052-SE Lake Pueblo State Park - Eller - Easement Exchange 12-059-NE Cherokee SWA - Segelke - Carey Ranch – Fee Title Acquisition 12-062-SW Secret Canyon SHA, Fury Parcel, 3rd Party Conservation Easement

Acquisition 12-067-NW Crooked Wash Ranch SWA – 3rd Party Conservation Easement &

Access Easement 12-068-NW Lazy V Quarter Circle Ranch SWA - 3rd Party Conservation Easement

& Access Easement 12-073-SW Lake San Cristobal – Lake Fork Fishing Access 13-007-SE Arkansas Headwaters Rec Area (Pike)-Ruby Mtn Ranch – Access

Easement

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13-041-NE Boyd Lake State Park – Horseshoe Lake Easement 13-043-NW Junction Butte SWA - Hester Pipeline Easement - Disposition 13-050- CO IAG Special Payment for Tax Year 2012

Regulations Final 26.5 (A) Chapter W-9 - Wildlife Properties (Step 1 of 1)

Open for consideration of regulations regarding wildlife properties permanently adopting time, place and manner restrictions administratively imposed on the Bayfield Lions Shooting Range in La Plata County and Sikes Ranch State Wildlife Area in Baca and Las Animas Counties.

End of Consent Agenda

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FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-9 - WILDLIFE PROPERTIES

ARTICLE II - PROPERTY-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

#901 - PROPERTY-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

(See Appendix B for a list of properties without property-specific regulations, to which only restrictions in #900 apply)

B. In addition to or in place of those restrictions listed in regulation #900, the following provisions or

restrictions apply:

1. Adams State Wildlife Area - Routt County a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through June 30. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Campfires are prohibited. d. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting grouse. e. Vehicle access is prohibited beyond the parking area.

2. Adobe Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Bent and Kiowa Counties

a. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise daily, except for fishing.

b. All terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are prohibited. c. Public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited. d. Public access to the dams, inlets, and outlet structures is prohibited, except for fishing.

3. Almont Triangle State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County

a. Public access is prohibited from December 20 through March 31. 4. Andrick Ponds State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. d. Hunting is prohibited with center-fire rifles. e. Access allowed only through designated parking areas. f. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only. g. Dog training is prohibited. h. Year-round public access is limited to Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and legal

holidays. During these days, public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Night hunting is prohibited.

i. From the first Saturday prior to Memorial Day holiday through August 31, access is limited to wildlife observation only with access limited to areas posted at the property. Dogs are prohibited during this period.

j. From September 1 through the Friday prior to Memorial Day holiday only hunting is permitted.

k. From September 1 through the November 30 all public use is prohibited, except for migratory bird hunting within designated hunting areas.

l. From December 1 through the end of the regular goose season, hunting is permitted for migratory birds and small game. During this time period, hunt days will be established as small game hunting or migratory bird hunting only to minimize conflicts. Hunters may refer to the small game or waterfowl brochure to find which dates are designated small game hunting only and which dates are designated migratory bird hunting only.

m. From the Thursday before September 1 through the end of the dark goose season, scouting is permitted only on Thursdays that are not open to hunting within and immediately prior to established waterfowl seasons. Scouting will be permitted from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with a reservation confirmation number or letter issued by the

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Division, and all persons scouting must check in and check out at the check station. During scouting dates, firearms and dogs are prohibited.

n. From the end of the dark goose season through the Friday prior to Memorial Day holiday only spring turkey hunting permitted.

o. Hunting is prohibited on Clark Lake. p. Hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in

accordance with #901.A of these regulations. No more than four hunters are allowed in each area at any one time.

q. From September 1 through the end of the regular goose season reservations are limited to three per hunter annually.

r. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property. 5. Atwood State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. Access allowed only through designated parking area. b. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only. c. Access is limited to four (4) groups or vehicles with a maximum number of four (4)

people per group. d. From June 1 through August 31, access is limited to wildlife observation only, and only

on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday. e. From September 1 through May 31, hunting is permitted only on Saturday, Sunday,

Wednesday, legal holidays, and the opening day of the late rifle deer season. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season.

f. Turkey hunting is permitted on opening day, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday of the turkey seasons.

g. Fires are prohibited. h. Camping is prohibited. i. Discharge of bows and firearms is prohibited, except while hunting or for target

practice. Target practice is allowed only when authorized by the area wildlife manager. j. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. k. Dog training is prohibited. l. Horse use is prohibited. m. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season. n. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the

regular duck season the following regulations apply: 1. Hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in

accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

2. All waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the designated check station before leaving the property. Deer and turkey hunters do not need to check out at the check station, but a reservation is required.

3. No more than four people per reservation 4. Waterfowl and small game hunting is permitted only on Saturdays, Sundays,

Wednesdays, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans’ Day (observed), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

5. Waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the check station by 2:00 p.m. daily.

6. Except for live trapping for which no reservation is required, all uses other than hunting are prohibited

6. Badger Basin State Wildlife Area - Park County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. e. Public access is allowed only from designated parking areas and is prohibited beyond

the fenced and posted easement.

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7. Banner Lakes State Wildlife Area - Weld County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting or training hunting

dogs. e. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. f. Horseback riding is prohibited. g. Bicycling is prohibited. h. Fishing is prohibited from the opening of the first regular duck season through the last

day of the regular waterfowl season. i. Public access is prohibited from the first day of the regular waterfowl season to the

day before the first day of pheasant season, except for waterfowl hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and legal holidays. During this period reservations are available for waterfowl, but not required. Reservations are valid throughout the reserved day until the hunter with the reservation checks out. Hunters may check in on a first come, first served basis after a hunter with a reservation checks out, or if no reservation exists for a hunt area after 12:00 midnight immediately preceding the hunt, or if a reserved area is not claimed by legal sunrise. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. No more than four hunters are allowed per reservation. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation.

j. From the Thursday before September 1 through the end of the dark goose season, scouting is permitted only on Thursdays that are not open to hunting within and immediately prior to established waterfowl seasons. Scouting will be permitted from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with a reservation confirmation number or letter issued by the Division, and all persons scouting must check in and check out at the check station. During scouting dates, firearms and dogs are prohibited.

k. Waterfowl hunters must check in and check out at the designated check station. l. Public access is allowed only through designated parking areas. m. Public access is prohibited north of Colo 52 from April 1 through July 15. n. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only. o. Dog training is permitted north of Colo 52 during February, March and July 16 to

August 31 only. Dog training is permitted south of Colo 52 from February 1 through August 31 only.

p. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, and August only. No more than four (4) field trials will be allowed per year, except that the number of group training events will not be limited.

q. Domestic birds, feral birds, or privately-owned game birds may be released for field trials and for dog training south of Colo 52 by permit only, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, #007, #008, #009, #801 and #804 of these regulations. All such birds taken during training activities shall be removed from the State Wildlife Area by the dog training permittee and all privately-owned game birds shall be prepared for human consumption.

r. The Division is authorized to implement a dog training reservation system should overcrowding become an issue on the State Wildlife Area.

8. Basalt State Wildlife Area (Basalt Unit, Christine Unit, Toner Unit, Peachblow Unit, 7

Castles Unit, Schuck Unit) - Eagle and Pitkin Counties a. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on shooting range. b. Except for muzzle-loaders, firearms on the shooting range are restricted to those

lower than .50 caliber. Discharge of shotguns is allowed. c. Fully automatic firearms are prohibited. d. Firearms may only be discharged on the shooting range on Monday through Friday

from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday through Sunday from 9:00a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

e. Boating is prohibited on Christine Lake.

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f. Camping is prohibited, except during a regular or late big game season plus three (3) days before and three (3) days after such season. With the exception of the Christine Lake and rifle range areas, all human activity is prohibited from December 1 to April 15 of the following year.

g. Camping is prohibited at all times within one-quarter (1/4) mile of the Frying Pan River.

h. Fires are prohibited. i. Water contact activities are prohibited on Christine Lake. j. Field trials may be authorized during August and September only. k. Dogs are prohibited, except as provided in 'j' l. Mountain bikes are prohibited.

9. Bayfield Lions Club Shooting Range - La Plata County

a. Public access is allowed April 1 through November 30. b. Public access is allowed from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm from April 1 - October 31. c. Public access is allowed from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm from November 1 - November 30. d. Alcoholic beverages and drugs are prohibited. e. Pistol or rifle shooting is prohibited on the shotgun trap range. f. Shotguns, shooting slugs only, are allowed on the pistol- rifle range. g. Except for muzzleloaders, rifles are restricted to those smaller than .50 caliber. h. Except for clay targets, glass or other breakable targets are prohibited.

10. Beaver Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County

a. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. b. Bowfishing is prohibited. c. Open fires are prohibited on the ice. d. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

11. Beaver Lake State Wildlife Area (Marble) - Gunnison County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Vehicles are prohibited on dam.

12. Bellaire Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor.

13. Bellvue State Fish Unit - Larimer County

a. Dogs are prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited.

14. Bergen Peak State Wildlife Area - Clear Creek and Jefferson Counties

a. Public access is prohibited, except by foot and horse only. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Dogs must be on a leash, except when used to hunt small game. e. The discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting.

15. Big Thompson Ponds State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Dog training is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. f. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. g. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

daily, except when fishing or when authorized by a night hunting permit. h. Horseback riding is prohibited.

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i. Bicycle riding is prohibited.

16. Bighorn Springs State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Public access is for fishing only. b. Access is allowed only within the high water line. c. Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited.

17. Billy Creek State Wildlife Area - Ouray and Montrose Counties

a. Snowmobile use is prohibited on the Colona Tract. b. Public access is prohibited from January 1 through April 30.

18. Bitterbrush State Wildlife Area - Moffat County

a. Public access is prohibited from January 15 through April 30. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Vehicle access is restricted to Moffat Co Rds 59 and 143. e. The placing of any portable blind, marker, stand or related structure is prohibited prior

to August 1 annually. f. Any person who places any such portable blind, marker, stand or related structure

shall be responsible for the removal of such materials, which removal must take place within 24 hours after that person harvests an animal or within seven days after the end of the archery pronghorn season, whichever comes first.

19. Blacktail Conservation Easement - Routt County

a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through June 30. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Campfires are prohibited. d. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting grouse. e. Vehicle access is prohibited beyond designated parking areas.

20. Bliss State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Vessel launching and takeouts are prohibited.

21. Blue River State Wildlife Area (Blue River Unit, Eagles Nest Unit, Sutton Unit) -

Summit County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Firewood cutting is prohibited. e. Vehicle parking overnight is prohibited.

22. Bodo State Wildlife Area - La Plata County

a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through March 31, except that: 1. Small game hunting is allowed south of CR 210. 2. The Smelter Mountain Trail is open for foot access only from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Dogs are prohibited from access under this provision. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except when hunting. d. Snowmobile use is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited.

23. Boedecker Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Fishing is prohibited from vessels from November 1 through the last day of the

migratory waterfowl season. c. Horseback riding is prohibited. d. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

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e. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. f. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. g. Fires are prohibited. h. Camping is prohibited. i. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

daily, except for fishing or when authorized by a night hunting permit.

24. Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County a. Campfires are prohibited, except in designated areas and in the fire containment

structures provided by the Division. b. The discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except while hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. d. Camping is prohibited outside designated areas, except by hunters during an

established hunting season. e. Parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. f. Leaving unattended any food or refuse is prohibited unless it is being stored in a bear

resistant manner or container. g. Snowmobile, motorized and all-terrain vehicles and bicycle use of established roads

and trails may be prohibited when necessary to protect wildlife and prevent resource damage. Closures will be posted.

h. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through March 31, except for properly licensed big game hunters and one non-hunting companion.

i. Fishing is prohibited on the South Fork of the Purgatoire River within the boundaries of the Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area from the first day after the Labor Day holiday weekend to the first day of the Memorial Day holiday.

25. Boyd Ponds State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am daily. Night hunting is prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited except when hunting. e. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. f. The use of rifles is prohibited. Hunting is restricted to shotgun and archery only. g. All access must be from designated parking areas only. h. Hunting is prohibited south of the irrigation canal including the ponds. i. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season. j. Horse use is prohibited. k. Field trials and dog training are prohibited.

26. Bravo State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. d. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend

of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season.

f. Field trials may be authorized during February, March and August only. Field trials are limited to one per year.

g. Horse use is prohibited, except when used in direct association with training of hunting dogs, and then only permitted in February, March, April (through the Wednesday immediately preceding the opening of the spring turkey season) and August.

h. All access must be from designated parking areas only. i. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season. j. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the

regular duck season, all waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the mandatory check station before leaving the property.

k. On the Scalva Parcel, all public access for use requires a reservation. Reservations

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must be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. 1. Access is allowed only through the designated parking area and through use of

the mandatory check station. 2. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only and only between the hours of 4:00

a.m. and 9:00 p.m. 3. Access is limited to three (3) groups with up to four (4) people per group per day. 4. From September 1 through May 31 only hunting is allowed and is limited to

archery, muzzle loading, and shotgun during established seasons and only on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, Labor Day, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans Day (observed), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day.

5. From June 1 through August 31 access is limited to wildlife observation and only on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.

6. Turkey hunting is allowed on opening day, Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, and holidays during the turkey seasons.

7. Fires and camping are prohibited. 8. Discharge of bows and firearms is prohibited, except while hunting. 9. Field trials and dog training are prohibited.

27. Brower State Wildlife Area - Weld County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except shotguns or bows may be used

while hunting from September 1 through February 28, and during the spring turkey season.

c. Public access is prohibited from March 1 through August 31, except for spring turkey hunters with a valid spring turkey license during the spring turkey hunting season.

d. Parking is only allowed in the designated parking area, and then only in designated spaces.

e. Horse use is prohibited. f. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting. g. Dog training is prohibited, except when training dogs for the purpose of hunting. h. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

28. Brown Lakes State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Camping is prohibited.

29. Brownlee State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - (North Platte River) Jackson County

a. Hunting is prohibited.

30. Browns Park State Wildlife Area (Beaver Creek Unit, Calloway Unit Cold Spring Mountain Unit, Wiggins Unit) - Moffat County a. Public use is prohibited within the posted administrative area of the Calloway Unit.

31. Brush State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am daily, except when authorized by

a night hunting permit. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. f. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. g. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend

of regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season.

h. Horse use is prohibited, except when used in direct association with training of hunting dogs, and then only permitted in February, March, April (through the Wednesday immediately preceding the opening of the spring turkey season) and August.

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i. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the regular duck season, all waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the designated check station before leaving the property.

j. All access must be from designated parking areas only. k. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season. l. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the

regular duck season the following regulations apply. 1. All waterfowl and small game hunting on Brush State Wildlife Area is regulated by

a reservation system and through a mandatory check station. During this period all hunting is by reservation only. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-846-9553. Hunters must follow check-out procedures as posted at the property. Reservations will be limited as follows: Main (south) parking lot, one waterfowl and one small game reservation per day; Northwest parking lot, one waterfowl and one small game reservation per day; Northeast parking lot (off Highway 71), one youth/mentor waterfowl reservation per day (no more than two mentors and at least one youth per reservation).

2. No more than four people per reservation. 3. Mentors must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid hunter education

certificate. Mentors are not required to hunt. 4. Waterfowl and small game hunting is permitted only on Saturdays, Sundays,

Wednesdays, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans Day (observed), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

5. Waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at a check station by 2:00 PM daily.

6. Deer and fall turkey hunting is permitted daily during established deer and fall turkey seasons. Deer and turkey hunters do not need to check in or out, but a reservation is required. Deer and turkey reservations are unlimited in number.

7. Except for angling on Chartier Pond and live trapping, for which no reservation is required, all uses other than hunting are prohibited.

32. Brush Hollow State Wildlife Area - Fremont County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

33. Brush Prairie Ponds State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily, except when authorized

by a night hunting permit. d. All hunters and other users must check in and check out at the designated check

station located at Brush Memorial Park. User numbers are regulated through the check station, and no more than four hunters are allowed in each area.

e From the last day of the regular goose season until the opening of the first waterfowl season, only wildlife observation is permitted with access limited to areas posted at the property, to protect nesting waterfowl, depending on water levels. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only.

f. From the opening of September teal season through November 30, only migratory bird hunting is allowed; and only on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans’ Day (observed), and Thanksgiving Day during established waterfowl seasons.

g. From the September teal season through December 1 reservations are available, but not required, and hunters are limited to three reservations per hunter annually. Reservations are valid until 9:00a.m. Hunters may check in on a first come, first served basis after a hunter with a reservation checks out, or if no reservation exists for a hunt area after 12:00 midnight immediately preceding the hunt. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters may only hunt the area specified on the reservation or which they check into.

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h. Two hunting areas are reserved each year for residents of the City of Brush. Applications to enter a lottery drawing to reserve an area are available at the Brush Service Center after the August Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. Hunters must possess a valid license for the species to be hunted in order to enter a drawing. Hunters may apply for one hunt area per day, but can list multiple requests on one application. Reservations are only valid until 9:00 am. Hunters may check in on a first-come, first-served basis after a hunter with a lottery reservation checks out, or if no lottery reservation exists for a hunt area after 12:00 midnight immediately preceding the hunt. Hunters that are successful in the lottery are subject to and required to comply with all cancellation, failure to hunt, transfer and licensing and hunting restrictions listed in Regulation 901.A of these regulations.

i. From the Thursday before the opening of the September teal season through November 30, scouting is permitted only on Thursdays that are not open to hunting within and immediately prior to established waterfowl seasons. Scouting will be permitted from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with a reservation confirmation number or letter issued by the Division, and all persons scouting must check in and check out at the check station. During scouting dates, firearms and dogs are prohibited.

j. From December 1 through the last day of the regular goose season, only hunting is allowed. Reservations are available to hunt on December 1 (first day for small game and big game hunting). From December 2 through January 31 annually, reservations are not available. Hunters may check in on a first come, first served basis, but not until 12:00 midnight immediately preceding the hunt. Five hunting areas are open for check in. Hunters properly checked into any one of these areas may hunt anywhere on the property.

34. Cabin Creek State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County

a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through April 30.

35. Centennial State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through June 30, except that elk hunting

is allowed through December 31. b. Motorized and mechanized vehicle use is restricted as posted. c. Camping is prohibited.

36. Centennial Valley State Wildlife Area – Weld County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. c. Dog training is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. During regular waterfowl seasons, small game and waterfowl hunters must hunt in

designated hunt areas. f. Hunting with centerfire rifles is prohibited. g. During the regular duck seasons, waterfowl and small game hunting requires a

reservation. Reservations may be made according to #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. No more than four hunters are allowed per reservation.

h. Waterfowl and small game hunters must check in and check out at the designated check station.

i. Public access is prohibited during all regular duck seasons, except on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

j. From March 1 through August 31, public access is prohibited, except for access on the trail designated for wildlife observation and for hunters with a valid spring turkey license.

k. Small game and waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular rifle deer season and the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season.

l. Recreational horse use is prohibited. m. Target practice is prohibited. n. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in designated parking areas. No motor vehicle

access outside of the parking area.

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o. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

37. Chalk Cliffs State Fish Unit - Chaffee County

a. Dogs are prohibited.

38. Champion State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County

a. Public access is for fishing only. b. All access must be from designated parking areas only.

39. Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area - Park County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

40. Chatfield State Fish Unit - Douglas County


41. Cherokee State Wildlife Area (Upper Unit, Middle Unit, Lower Unit, Lone Pine Unit, Rabbit Creek Unit,) - Larimer County a. Motor vehicle access is permitted on established roads as posted. b. Public access is prohibited from September 1 to May 1, except for hunting and fishing. c. Hunting and fishing access after the close of the last big game season is by foot only. d. Horseback and bicycle riding are restricted to designated roads and trails, except for

horses used as an aid in hunting big game. 42. Chipeta Lake State Wildlife Area - Montrose County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August and September only. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Discharge of bows and firearms are prohibited. e. Closed to all public use, except fishing from one hour after sunset to one hour before

sunrise. f. Boating use is limited to float tubes or craft propelled by hand.

43. Christina State Wildlife Area (Elk River Fishing Easement) - Routt County


44. Chubb Park Ranch State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited. d. Vehicles are prohibited off the county road. e. Snowmobiles are prohibited.

45. Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area - Routt County

a. Overnight parking is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from 10:00 pm through 4:00 am daily. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting waterfowl or those dogs aiding

persons with physical disabilities. f. Big game and small game hunting are prohibited. g. Waterfowl hunting is permitted, except within 50 yards of the bridge on Routt Co Rd

14F. h. Horses are prohibited outside of the parking area. i. Bicycles are prohibited. j. The launching or takeout of all flotation devices (including, but not limited to, kayaks,

canoes, rafts and tubes), except those being used exclusively for fishing, is prohibited.

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46. Cimarron State Wildlife Area - Montrose and Gunnison Counties

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Snowmobile use is prohibited. d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in established parking areas.

47. Clear Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County

a. Camping is prohibited, except in established camping areas on the west end of the property.

b. Fires are prohibited, except in campgrounds. c. Fishing is prohibited from the dam, spillway, outlet structures and downstream to US

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48. Cline Ranch State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Access is by foot and horseback only. b. Horse use is restricted to designated trails only. A reservation is required for all horse

use. Reservations may be made by calling the Park County Office of Tourism and Community Development at (719) 836-4279. A maximum of two reservations per day are allowed.

c. All access must be from designated parking areas only. d. Overnight parking is prohibited e. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. f. The bag and possession limit for trout is two fish. g. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through the end of February. h. Fishing access is restricted to designated fishing areas (beats) only. Access to each

fishing beat is restricted to occupants of the vehicle parked in the parking stall assigned to that beat (determined by corresponding number). No more than four anglers are allowed per vehicle, and only one vehicle is allowed per stall.

i. Hunting access is limited to occupants of vehicles parked in designated parking stalls with a maximum of four hunters per vehicle.

j. Dogs are prohibited except as an aid in hunting. k. Dog training is prohibited l. Camping is prohibited. m. Fires are prohibited. n. Discharge or firearms or bows is prohibited, except while hunting.

49. Coalbed Canyon State Wildlife Area – Dolores County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except while hunting.

50. Cochetopa State Wildlife Area (Snyder) - Saguache County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited, except by foot from established parking areas. e. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise,

except when a hunter is retrieving downed game. f. Big game hunting is prohibited north of the posted east/west center line of Section 27,

Range 2 East, Township 46 North.

51. Coller State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande and Mineral Counties a. Camping is prohibited. b. Snowmobile use is prohibited. c. Overnight parking is prohibited.

52. Colorado River Island State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited, except for waterfowl hunting from designated blinds.

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c. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. d. Hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in

accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

e. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

53. Columbine State Wildlife Area – Douglas County

a. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Fishing is prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited in riparian areas for the protection of Preble’s meadow

jumping mouse, as posted.

54. Conejos River State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easements) - Conejos County a. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing. b. Camping is prohibited.

55. Cottonwood State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend


f. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am daily, except when authorized by a night hunting permit.


h. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

56. Cowdrey Lake State Wildlife Area - Jackson County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

57. Crystal River State Fish Unit - Garfield County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Fishing equipment or waders are prohibited on the grounds.

58. Dan Noble State Wildlife Area - San Miguel County a. Miramonte Reservoir Tract

1. Camping is prohibited, except in the established campgrounds located along the Northeast, Southwest and Southeast portions of the reservoir.

2. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting waterfowl. 3. Waterskiing is prohibited from 6:00 pm through 10 am. 4. Waterskiing and jet skiing are prohibited, except in designated areas located in

the western half of the reservoir. Such areas will be designated as necessary to avoid conflicts with wildlife related recreational activities.

b. Greager Tract 1. Public access is prohibited from March 1 through May 15, except under permit

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issued by AWM/DWM for viewing purposes. 2. Viewing site is limited to area selected by Division personnel. 3. Viewing parties will abide by all restrictions and conditions on the permit. 4. Snowmobile use is prohibited. 5. Camping is prohibited. 6. Access by foot or horseback only.

c. John Kane Tract 1. Public access is prohibited from March 1 through May 15. 2. Snowmobile use is prohibited. 3. Camping is prohibited. 4. Access by foot or horseback only.

59. Dawn Pond State Wildlife Area - Bent County

a. Public access is for fishing only; hunting is by landowner permission only. b. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric

motor. c. Parking is prohibited, except in designated areas.

60. Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area - Jackson County


61. Devil Creek State Wildlife Area - Archuleta County

a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Camping is prohibited.

62. DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area – Custer County a. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited.

63. Diamond J State Wildlife Area - Jackson County

a. Hunting is prohibited on that portion of the property east of Colo 125.

64. Dolores River State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Fishing is prohibited in the rearing ponds.

65. Dome Lakes State Wildlife Area - Saguache County a. All-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are prohibited, except on Saguache

Co Rds NN14 and 15GG. b. Camping is permitted during waterfowl seasons in the designated safety zones only. c. Discharge of firearms and hunting is prohibited in the designated safety zones. d. Bowfishing is prohibited. e. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting or when on a leash. f. Public access is prohibited, except by foot or horseback only, from established parking

areas. g. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in designated parking areas.

66. Dome Rock State Wildlife Area - Teller County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Horseback and pack animal use is limited to designated roads and trails, except when

used as an aid to big game hunting. e. Public access is prohibited from December 1 to July 15 on Spring Creek and Dome

View Trails and Dome Rock Trails from Jackrabbit Lodge. f. Public access is restricted to foot or horseback only from designated parking lots and

connecting trails from Mueller State Park. g. Rock climbing is prohibited.

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67. Douglas Reservoir - Larimer County

a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. e. Sailboards, sailboats, and ice skating are prohibited. f. Camping is prohibited. g. From one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise, use other than fishing is

prohibited. h. All-terrain type vehicles, dirt bikes and snowmobiles are prohibited.

68. Dowdy Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

69. Dry Creek Basin State Wildlife Area - San Miguel County a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited, except in designated areas.

70. Duck Creek State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. Field trials may be authorized during February, March and August only. Field trials

are limited to one (1) per year.

71. Dune Ridge State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. . d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend


f. Horse use is prohibited, except when used in direct association with training of hunting dogs, and then only permitted in February, March, April (through the Wednesday immediately preceding the opening of the spring turkey season) and August.

g. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

72. Durango State Fish Unit - La Plata County


73. Dutch Gulch State Wildlife Area – Gunnison County a. All-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are restricted to the improved road

through the property. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited, except when used as an aid to hunting or when on a leash. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from March 1 to June 15. f. Public access is restricted to foot or horseback only from designated parking areas. g. Vehicle parking is restricted to designated areas.

74. Eagle River State Wildlife Area (Fishing Leases) - Eagle County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing. d. Dogs are prohibited.

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e. Public access (ingress and egress) is limited to designated points as posted to protect private property.

75. Echo Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Archuleta County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited. d. Snowmobile use is prohibited.

76. Elliott State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting or bowfishing. e. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend




h. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily, except when authorized by a night hunting permit.

i. Landowner permission is required to hunt deer on the Quint Tract. j. On the Union Tract, all public use is prohibited, except for waterfowl hunting.

1. Hunting is allowed only from designated blinds, as posted and/or within the area identified for each blind. No more than four hunters are allowed per area.

2. From the September teal season through the first segment of the regular duck season, waterfowl hunting is allowed only on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesdays and Columbus Day (observed) during established duck seasons. Reservations are available, but not required, and are limited to two reservations per hunter annually. Reservations are valid until 9:00 a.m. All hunters are required to check in and check out as posted, and may only hunt the area to which they have checked in. Hunters may check in on a first come, first served basis after a hunter with a reservation checks out, or if no reservation exists for a hunt area after 3:00 a.m. immediately preceding the hunt. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations.

3. From the Thursday before the opening of the September teal season through the first segment of the regular duck season, scouting is permitted only on Thursdays that are not open to hunting within and immediately prior to established duck seasons. Scouting will be permitted from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with a reservation confirmation number or letter issued by the Division, and all persons scouting must check in and check out at the check station. During scouting dates, firearms and dogs are prohibited.

4. During any subsequent segments of the regular duck season, the Director is authorized to establish no more than 15 days of waterfowl hunting. These days of hunting shall be consistent with property-specific management objectives or restrictions, including, but not limited to, those related to weather, water levels, presence of waterfowl and need for waterfowl resting areas, and shall otherwise seek to maximize public hunting opportunity, specifically considering youth hunting opportunity, by focusing on weekends, holidays and other periods of public school recess. To enter a drawing to reserve an area, send a postcard with name, address, and phone number, along with the desired dates and area number to DOW, Union Tract Drawing, 122 E. Edison, Brush, CO 80723. Cards must be postmarked by September 30. Successful applicants will be notified by October 21. Hunters must possess a valid license for the species to be hunted in order to enter a drawing. Hunters may apply for one hunt area a day, but can list multiple requests on one postcard. Reservations are limited to one lottery drawing per hunter annually. Reservations are only valid until 9:00 am. Hunters may

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check in on a first-come, first-served basis after a hunter with a lottery reservation checks out, or if no lottery reservation exists for a hunt area after 3:00 am immediately preceding the hunt. See the current waterfowl brochure for available dates and areas. Hunters that are successful in the lottery are subject to and required to comply with all cancellation, failure to hunt, transfer and licensing and hunting restrictions listed in Regulation 901.A of these regulations.

5. All access is from the designated parking area only. k. Hamlin Tracts (North and South)

1. All hunters are required to check in and check out as posted. No more than four hunters are allowed in each area at any one time.

2. From September 1 through November 30, migratory bird hunting is allowed only on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Labor Day, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans’ Day (observed), and Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are available, but not required, and are limited to three per hunter annually. Reservations are valid until 9:00 a.m. Hunters may check in on a first come, first served basis after a hunter with a reservation checks out, or if no reservation exists for a hunt area after 3:00 a.m. immediately preceding the hunt. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters may only hunt the area specified on the reservation or which they check into. On the Hamlin South Tract, hunters must comply with youth-mentor only area restrictions as posted.

3. From the Thursday before the opening of the September teal season through November 30, scouting is permitted only on Thursdays that are not open to hunting within and immediately prior to established waterfowl seasons. Scouting will be permitted from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with a reservation confirmation number or letter issued by the Division, and all persons scouting must check in and check out at the check station. During scouting dates, firearms and dogs are prohibited.

4. From December 1 through March 31, reservations are not available. Hunters may check in on a first come, first served basis, but not until 3:00 a.m. immediately preceding the hunt. Two hunting areas are open for check-in on the Hamlin North tract, and two areas are open for check-in on the Hamlin South tract. Hunters properly checked into the North tract may hunt anywhere on the North tract, and hunters properly checked into the South tract may hunt anywhere on the South tract.

77. Emerald Mountain State Wildlife Area - Routt County

a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through June 30. b. Public access is prohibited from 10:00 p.m. through 4:00 a.m. daily. c. Public access is by foot and horseback only. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Dogs are prohibited.

78. Escalante State Wildlife Area - Mesa, Delta & Montrose Counties a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. b. Dog training is prohibited on the Hamilton and Lower Roubideau tracts during any

upland game bird or migratory bird season. c. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released by the Division or

its agent for educational or training purposes without seasonal or numerical restrictions.

d. Public access is prohibited on the Hamilton and Lower Roubideau tracts from March 15 through July 31.

e. Bowfishing is prohibited. Lower Roubideau Tract a. Hunting is limited to youth mentor hunting only. No more than one mentor per youth

hunter may engage in hunting.

79. Finger Rock State Fish Unit - Routt County a. Camping is prohibited.

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b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited in the designated safety zones, as posted. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Fishing is prohibited.

80. Fish Creek State Wildlife Area - Dolores County

a. Camping is prohibited, except during deer and elk seasons.

81. Flagler Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Kit Carson County a. Boating is prohibited during the migratory waterfowl season, except for craft propelled

by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake, except waterskiing

is permitted on Sundays and Mondays from June 1 through August 31. c. Hunting is limited to youth mentor hunting only. No more than one mentor per youth

hunter may engage in hunting. 82. Forks State Wildlife Area – Larimer County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Target shooting is prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited, except from one hour before sunrise to one hour after

sunset. f. Public access is prohibited, except for walk-in only from November 1 through March

31. 83. Fort Lyon State Wildlife Area – Bent County

a. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. 84. Four Mile State Wildlife Area – Douglas County

a. Access is by foot and horseback only. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

85. Frank State Wildlife Area - Weld and Larimer counties a. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. b. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited, except with shotguns or bows. e. Camping is prohibited. f. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. g. During regular duck seasons, all waterfowl and small game hunting on this property is

limited to Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and legal holidays. A reservation is required. Reservations may be made according to #901.A of these regulations. No more than four hunters are allowed per reservation.h. Hunters must check out at the designated check station in accordance with the procedures posted at the property.

i. During regular duck seasons, hunters with reservations may only hunt the area specified on the reservation.

j. Hunting is prohibited west of WCR 13 and in the posted safety zone in the northeast corner of the property.

86. Franklin Island State Wildlife Area - Mesa County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited, except for waterfowl hunting from designated blinds. c. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. d. Hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in

accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

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e. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

87. Frantz Lake State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of bows and firearms prohibited.

88. Frenchman Creek State Wildlife Area - Phillips County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting.

89. Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area - Garfield County

a. Camping is prohibited, except for seven days before the beginning of regular big game seasons through seven days after the end of regular big game seasons.

b. Hunting is prohibited in the designated safety zone as posted. c. Hunting is prohibited within 75 yards of the center line of Garfield Co Rds 312 and

328. d. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through July 15, except for spring turkey

hunters hunting below the junction or small game hunters hunting above the junction of Garfield Co Rds 312 and 328.

e. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting. f. Bicycles are restricted to Garfield Co Rds 312 and 328.

90. Glenwood Springs State Fish Unit - Garfield County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited.

91. Granada State Wildlife Area (formerly known as the XY River Tract) - Prowers

County a. Fires are prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. d. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. All other motor vehicle use is restricted to access

roads and parking lots only. e. Area will be closed to public access from one hour after sunset until one hour before

sunrise. f. Midwestern Farms Tract

1. Hunting is restricted to the area south of the river road and is by shotgun and archery only.

2. Swimming is prohibited. 3. Boating is prohibited. 4. Float tubes are prohibited.

92. Granby Ranch Conservation Easement - Grand County

a. Public access is prohibited from November 15 until April 15. b. Motor vehicles are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Dogs must be on a leash.

93. Granite State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Mining activities and panning are prohibited. e. Vessel ingress and egress is prohibited.

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94. Grieve Ranch Conservation Easement - Routt County

a Fires are prohibited b. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting. c. Firearms are prohibited, except when used during lawful hunting activities. d. Camping is prohibited, except in developed campgrounds e. Snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, and motorcycle use is prohibited. f. Commercial use is prohibited. g. Woodcutting and gathering is prohibited. h. Public access is prohibited on the hay meadows north of Routt County Road 129. i. Fishing access to the Little Snake River is restricted to the river corridor plus 20 feet

above the high water line on either bank.

95. Groundhog Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Dolores County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited.

96. Gunnison River State Wildlife Area (Van Tuyl and Redden) - Gunnison County

a. Public access is by foot only. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. Hunting is

prohibited, except for waterfowl hunting with shotguns.

97. Gunnison State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through March 31. b. Camping is restricted to designated areas only. c. Beaver Creek Trail is restricted to foot and horseback travel only.

98. Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area - Eagle County

a. Access is prohibited between sunset and sunrise to all users, except those in the act of hunting or fishing

b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Glass containers are prohibited. e. Dogs are prohibited from March 15 through June 15 to protect nesting waterfowl. f. Dogs are prohibited on the eastern ponds, except when being used for waterfowl

hunting. g. Vessel launching and takeouts are prohibited. h. Field trials may be authorized during August and September only.

99. Hardeman State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Firearms are prohibited. e. Mining activities and panning are prohibited. f. Vessel ingress and egress is prohibited.

100. Harmon State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County

a. Public access is for fishing only. b. Campfires and overnight camping are prohibited.

c. Firearms and hunting are prohibited. d. Dogs are prohibited.

101. Haviland Lake State Wildlife Area - La Plata County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric motor.

102. Heckendorf State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County

a. All access must be from designated parking areas only.

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b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

103. Higel State Wildlife Area - Alamosa County

a. Public access is prohibited from September 1 through February 14, except on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesday, and legal holidays.

b. From September 1 through February 14, a valid access permit must be obtained. A maximum of 25 permits will be issued per day and are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. From September 1 through September 30 and November 11 through February 14, permits may be obtained either through the reservation system by calling 719-587-6923, or in person at the Monte Vista Service Center. From October 1 through November 10, all permits must be obtained through the reservation system. 1. Reservations for weekends may be made up to 14 days in advance, but not less

than two days before the Saturday of the weekend requested. Reservations for Wednesdays may be made up to 14 days in advance but not less than two days before the date requested.

2. Reservations can be made for up to two people per reservation. c. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15 annually to protect

nesting water birds. d. The Area Wildlife Manager may authorize special use of the area during closures to

accommodate educational or scientific uses if it will not be detrimental to nesting or migrating water birds.

e. Bowfishing is prohibited.

104. Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited, except within the Laramie River camping area. c. Public access is prohibited on the Grace Creek access road from December 1 through

August 15. d. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

105. Holbrook Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Otero County

a. Hunting is prohibited in the safety zone around the residence on the southwest side, as posted.

106. Holly State Wildlife Area - Prowers County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Open fires are prohibited. c. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. d. Hunting prohibited in designated safety zones between US 50 and Prowers Co Rd ff.

107. Holyoke State Wildlife Area - Phillips County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting.

108. Home Lake State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind, electric

motor, or motorboats as provided in b and c below. b. Motorboats up to 10 horsepower may be used at anytime. c. Motorboats greater than and including 10 horsepower may be used only between the

hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. d. Public access prohibited from sunset to sunrise daily, except for fishing or when

authorized by a night hunting permit.

109. Horse Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area (Timber Lake) - Bent & Otero Counties a. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

daily, except for fishing.

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b. All terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are prohibited. c. Public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited. d. Public access to the dams, inlets, and outlet structures is prohibited, except for fishing.

110. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Turkey hunting is prohibited, except for youth mentor spring turkey hunting by limited

access permit only. c. Hunting is permitted with shotguns, hand-held bows, and muzzle-loading rifles. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Fishing is prohibited in the rearing ponds and as posted to protect endangered fish. f. Waterfowl hunting on Saturday is restricted to youth mentor hunting only from 100

yards east of Blind #1 to the western boundary of the property. g. Users wishing to hunt waterfowl on the west end of the property must reserve a

specific designated blind and are restricted to hunt from or within 100 yards of that blind. No more than four hunters are permitted per blind. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

h. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

i. Permits are not required for waterfowl hunting 100 yards east of Blind #1 to the eastern boundary of the property, including Skipper’s Island.

j. Public access is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for fishing. k. Quail hunting is prohibited. l. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited from Wednesday through Friday of each week, except

on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. m. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released by the Division or


111. Hot Creek State Wildlife Area - Conejos County

a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. b. Vehicles are prohibited from January 1 through April 30.

112. Hot Sulphur Springs State Wildlife Area (Joe Gerrans Unit, Byers Canyon Rifle

Range, Hot Sulphur Springs State Ranch, Lone Buck Unit, Parshall Divide Unit, Paul F. Gilbert Fishing Area, Pioneer Park Unit and Jenny Williams Unit) - Grand County a. Camping is prohibited, except in the Joe Gerrans Unit and Lone Buck campgrounds. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited in the Joe Gerrans Unit, Lone Buck campgrounds

and Paul F. Gilbert Fishing Area. c. Public access is prohibited on the Byers Canyon Rifle Range, except between sunrise

and sunset daily when in compliance with all posted range rules. d. Public access on the Byers Canyon Rifle Range may be prohibited for the protection

of wintering big game. e. Fires and off-road travel are prohibited on the Parshall Divide Unit. f. Bowfishing is prohibited.

113. Hugo State Wildlife Area - Lincoln County

a. Boating is prohibited.

114. Indian Run State Wildlife Area - Routt County a. Camping is restricted to designated areas only. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited in designated safety areas.

115. Jackson Lake State Wildlife Area - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited.

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b. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through the last day of the regular waterfowl season.

c. Hunting is prohibited from the frozen surface of the lake, and elsewhere as posted, when necessary for wildlife habitat management work. Vessels are prohibited on the frozen surface of the lake.

d. Ice fishing is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. Hunting with

centerfire rifles is prohibited. g. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. h. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. i. All access must be from designated parking areas only. j. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the

regular duck season, all waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the mandatory check station before leaving the property.

116. James M. John State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County

a. Camping is prohibited within one-hundred (100) feet of any stream. b. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through April 1. c. Public access is prohibited, except by foot or horseback only. d. Hunting access is restricted during the regular rifle deer and elk seasons to big game

only, on a drawing basis, in accordance with #209(B)(1).

117. James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Public access is prohibited January 1 through May 1. b. Fires are prohibited, except in established fire rings at designated parking areas.

118. Jean K. Tool State Wildlife Area (formerly Dodd Bridge SWA) - Morgan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily, except when authorized

by a night hunting permit. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited except when hunting. e. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend



h. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the regular duck season, all waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the designated check station before leaving the property.

i. All access must be from designated parking areas only. j. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season. k. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the

regular duck season the following regulations apply. 1. All waterfowl and small game hunting on Jean K. Tool State Wildlife Area is

regulated by a reservation system and through a mandatory check station. During this period all hunting is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters must follow check-out procedures as posted at the property. Reservations will be limited as follows: Reservations will be limited to three waterfowl and three small game reservations per day.



Wednesdays, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans Day (observed), Thanksgiving

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Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 5. Waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at a check station by 2:00 PM

daily. 6. Deer and fall turkey hunting are permitted daily during established deer and fall

turkey seasons. Deer and turkey hunters are not required to check in or out, but a reservation is required. Deer and turkey reservations are unlimited in number.

7. Except for live trapping, for which no reservation is required, all uses other than hunting are prohibited.

119. Jensen State Wildlife Area - Rio Blanco County

a. Camping is prohibited, except in designated areas. b. Public access is prohibited from January 1 through July 15.

120. Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area (Jerry Creek Reservoirs #1 and #2) -

Mesa County a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Firearms are prohibited. e. Boating, floating, swimming and wading are prohibited. f. Ice fishing on, and all other public access to, the frozen surface of the lake is

prohibited. g. Pets and other domestic animals are prohibited. h. Vehicles (motorized or non-motorized) are prohibited.

121. Jim Olterman/Lone Cone State Wildlife Area - Dolores County

a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. 122. Joe Moore Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited.

123. John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Bent County

a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. b. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from November 1

through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season as posted on US Army Corp of Engineer property under lease by the Division of Wildlife or Colorado State Parks and Outdoor Recreation to provide for waterfowl resting as necessary depending on water levels, weather, and presence of birds.

c. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited.

124. Julesburg State Wildlife Area (Julesburg and Ovid Leases) - Sedgwick County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend




125. Jumbo Reservoir (Julesburg) State Wildlife Area - Logan and Sedgwick Counties

a. Any person age 19 through 64 must possess an annual Jumbo Reservoir/Prewitt Reservoir access permit in order to access this property, except that any person who possesses a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt

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from this permit requirement. Permits shall cost $36, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Total Licensing System vendor.

b. Except as provided in subsection g below, boating is prohibited from October 1 through the last day of the regular goose season, except for craft propelled by hand may be used to set and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl.

c. Fishing is restricted to the two south dams and the bank around the outlet tower from October 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season, except ice fishing is allowed anywhere on the lake.

d. Vessels are prohibited within 50 feet of the outlet structure. e. Hunting is prohibited from the frozen surface of the lake. f. The number of vehicles on the property is limited to 250. g. Waterskiing is prohibited before 10:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday,

Sunday and Monday of the Memorial Day weekend. 126. Jumping Cow State Wildlife Area - Elbert County

a. Hunting is restricted to dove, turkey, doe pronghorn, antlerless elk, antlerless white-tailed deer, and antlerless mule deer.

b. Hunting and fishing access is allowed by permit only. Hunters and anglers must have a valid license for their activity prior to applying for a permit. Permit holders shall have their permit on their person at all times while on the property. Permits may designate specific geographic hunting zones; in this case permits are restricted to the listed zone and are not valid property-wide. Access permits for hunters and anglers will be issued free of charge. Permits may be obtained via a drawing process. Applications are available from the DOW in Denver (303)291-7227. Application due dates are as follows: 1. Dove, fall turkey, doe pronghorn, antlerless elk, antlerless white-tailed deer, and

antlerless mule deer applications due the 3rd Monday in August. 2. Spring turkey applications due 3rd Monday in March. 3. Fishing applications due 14 days prior to intended access date.

c. Permitted hunters and anglers may take one other person (an observer) who is not hunting or fishing with them onto the property; however that person must remain with the permit holder at all times.

d. Permitted hunters other than those hunting dove and wild turkey may not enter the property prior to the first Monday after the opening day of their individual season.

e. Vehicular access to the property is restricted. Motor vehicle use is only allowed on marked existing roadways that lead to marked parking areas. All other access is restricted to foot and horseback only.

f. All gates on the property shall be left in the condition in which they are found after passing through the gateway.

g. Access is permitted from two hours prior to sunrise to one hour after sunset. In the event that an animal has been harvested by a hunter, the hunter may remain as long as is reasonable to recover and remove the animal from the property.

h. Camping is prohibited. i. Fires are prohibited.

127. Junction Butte State Wildlife Area - Grand County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hang gliding is prohibited. c. Vehicles are prohibited, except from the day after Labor Day through the last day of

the regular big game season.

128. Karney Ranch State Wildlife Area - Bent County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Campfires are prohibited. c. Firewood collection is prohibited. d. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited. e. Public access is allowed one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset, except

that when an animal is harvested the successful hunter is allowed to remain as long as is necessary to remove the animal.

f. Public access is prohibited in the building envelope safety zone, as posted. g. Ornate box turtle collection and/or release is prohibited.

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h. Night hunting with artificial light may be permitted as provided in regulation #W-303.E.10.

i. Foot access only. All vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots. j. Dogs are prohibited except as an aid to hunting. k. No public access to signed safety zones.

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130. Kemp-Breeze State Wildlife Area - Grand County

a. Fishing at the Breeze Unit Kids Pond is restricted to youth fishing only and those anglers with mobility impairments who are restricted to a wheelchair.

b. Public access on the Breeze Unit hay meadow wetland is prohibited from March 15 through July 15.

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132. Knight-Imler State Wildlife Area - Park County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited beyond 25 feet from the center line of the stream.

133. Knudson State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. d. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend


e. Horse use is prohibited, except when used in direct association with training of hunting dogs, and then only permitted in February, March, April (through the Wednesday immediately preceding the opening of the spring turkey season) and August.

f. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

134. Kodak State Watchable Wildlife Area - Weld County

a. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. b. Hunting is prohibited. c. Fishing is prohibited. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

135. La Jara State Wildlife Area - Conejos County

a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. b. Vehicles are prohibited from January 1 through the last Thursday prior to Memorial

Day.

136. Lake Beckwith State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Ice fishing and all public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited.

137. Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County

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a. Camping is prohibited within two hundred (200) yards of Lake Dorothey or one-hundred (100) feet of any stream, except in designated areas.

b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except shotguns or bows are allowed while hunting.

c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. d. Hunting big game is prohibited, except by means of archery. e. Public access is prohibited, except by foot or horseback from established parking

areas. f. Trapping is prohibited.

138. Lake John State Wildlife Area - Jackson County

a. Camping is prohibited, except in established camping areas. b. Waterskiing is prohibited. c. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

139. Las Animas State Fish Unit - Bent County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited.

140. Leaps Gulch State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County

a. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through April 30.

141. Leatha Jean Stassen State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour

before sunrise. e. Motor vehicles are prohibited.

142. Lennartz State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. Public access is prohibited. 143. Little Snake State Wildlife Area - Moffat County

a. Camping is prohibited, except in self-contained units and by all methods for three days before the beginning of regular big game seasons through three days after the end of regular big game seasons.

144. Loma Boat Launch State Wildlife Area - Mesa County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. c. The launching and/or use of personal water craft (jet skis) is prohibited. d. Parking is restricted to designated areas only.

145. Lon Hagler State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet structure and the annex pond. d. Horseback riding is prohibited. e. Sail surfboards are prohibited. f. Sailboats are prohibited. g. Target practice is prohibited. h. Fires are prohibited. i. Bicycling is prohibited. j. All pet leashes must be no longer than six feet in length. k. Any dog on a boat is not required to be on a leash. l. Between September 1 and the last day of February, dogs are prohibited west of the

lakeside parking lots, except as an aid to hunting. m. Between March 1 and August 31, dogs are prohibited west of the lakeside parking

lots.

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n. Dogs are prohibited on the annex pond and adjacent lands, as posted, to protect wildlife habitat and nesting wildlife.

146. Lone Dome State Wildlife Area - Montezuma and Dolores counties

a. Overnight parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. b. Fires are prohibited.

147. Lone Tree Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fishing is prohibited from vessels from November 1 through the last day of the

migratory waterfowl season. d. Fishing is prohibited in the outlet canal as posted, to prevent public access to water

diversion structures. e. Horseback riding is prohibited. f. Public access is prohibited in the heron nesting closure area as posted. g. Sail surfboards are prohibited. h. Sailboats are prohibited. i. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. j. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. k. Fires are prohibited. l. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

daily, except for fishing or when authorized by a night hunting permit. m. Bicycling is prohibited. n. Discharge of firearms may be prohibited when necessary to protect public safety. o. All pet leashes must be no longer than six feet in length. p. Any dog on a boat is not required to be on a leash. q. On all lands along the north and east shores, dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to

hunting.

148. Love Meadow Watchable Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Open for wildlife viewing only.

149. Lowell Ponds State Wildlife Area - Adams County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Boating is prohibited on Sheets Lake. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. e. Dog training is prohibited. f. Fires are prohibited. g. Hunting is prohibited. h. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise,

except for fishing. 150. Manville State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - Jackson County

a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Bowfishing is prohibited.

151. McCluskey State Wildlife Area - Delta County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited, except for hunting, fishing, or trapping. e. Public access is prohibited from the day after the regular big game season through

April 30.

152. Melon Valley State Wildlife Area - Otero County a. Hunting is limited to youth mentor hunting only. No more than one mentor per youth


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153. Messex State Wildlife Area - Washington and Logan Counties a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. f. Landowner permission is required for deer hunting on the Skaggs portion of the

Messex State Wildlife Area as posted. g. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend


h. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily, except when authorized by a night hunting permit.

i. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. Field trials are limited to one per year, and require landowner permission on the easement portion of the property. Any trial held in September must be incidental to a field trial held on private property adjacent to the property.

j. Horse use is prohibited, except when used in direct association with training of hunting dogs, and then only permitted in February, March, April (through the Wednesday immediately preceding the opening of the spring turkey season) and August.

k. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

154. Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area - Prowers County

a. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. b. Closed to public access from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise,

unless camping in designated areas or actively hunting or fishing.

155. Miller Ranch State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Public access is prohibited from March 1 through August 30. b. North of Gunnison Co Rd 7: Public access is prohibited except for youth mentor

hunting by permit only. A maximum of four free permits will be available daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits are available by reservation through the Gunnison Service Center at 300 W. New York Ave., Gunnison, CO, or by calling 970-641-7060. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance but not less than two days before the requested hunt date. Upon reservation, the youth hunter and mentor will be provided a map with access points and restrictions. Mentors are not allowed to hunt.

c. Access is by foot or horseback only. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Campfires are prohibited. f. Dogs are prohibited. g. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited in the designated safety zones, as posted.

156. Mitani-Tokuyasu State Wildlife Area - Weld County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Closed from March 1 through August 15 (excluding dates established annually for the

Spring Turkey season). f. Parking is not permitted, except in the designated parking area, and then only in one

of the four designated spaces. g. During the regular duck season, the parking area is closed one hour after sunset until

4:00 am. h. During the regular duck season, hunting access is limited to occupants of vehicles

legally parked in the designated parking area. A reservation is required to occupy a parking space from 4:00 am until noon. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. After noon each day, all parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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i. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

157. Mogensen Ponds State Wildlife (Fishing) Area - Mesa County

a. Hunting is prohibited, except for waterfowl from designated blinds. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Firearms are prohibited, except as provided in (a) above. e. Pets or other domestic animals are prohibited. f. Vehicles (motorized or non-motorized) are prohibited.

158. Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Costilla County

a. Waterskiing is prohibited.

159. Mount Evans State Wildlife Area - Clear Creek County a. Camping shall be limited to five days in any 45 day period, except during big game

seasons in designated campgrounds. b. Dogs are prohibited, except when used in hunting or on a leash. c. Public access is prohibited from January 1 through June 14. d. Vehicles are prohibited from the day after Labor Day through June 14, except during

regular rifle deer and elk seasons. e. Groups of 25 or more people must obtain a permit prior to use. Permits shall be

issued to limit access to no more than one group at one time.

160. Mount Ouray State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Public access is prohibited south of Chaffee Co. Rd. 160. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Access to the property is from designated parking areas only. e. Hunting is permitted with shotguns and hand-held bows only.

161. Mount Shavano State Fish Unit - Chaffee County


162. Mount Shavano State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Public access is prohibited south of Chaffee Co. Rd. 154. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms is prohibited.

163. Murphy State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - Jackson County

a. Hunting is prohibited.

164. Nakagawa State Wildlife Area - Weld County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Fires are prohibited.

165. Narraguinnep Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. d. Glass containers are prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise,

except for fishing.

166. Narrows State Wildlife Area – Larimer County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited.

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d. Target shooting is prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited, except from one hour before sunrise to one hour after

sunset. f. Public access is prohibited, except for walk-in only from November 1 through March

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167. North Fork State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing.

168. North Lake State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County


b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited

169. Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area (Bel Aire Unit, Lake Avery Unit, Oak Ridge Unit, Sleepy Cat Ponds Unit, and Sleepy Cat Fishing Easement) - Rio Blanco County a. Camping is prohibited, except in designated areas. b. Public access is prohibited on the Oak Ridge Unit from December 1 through July 15. c. Public access is prohibited on Sleepy Cat Ponds Unit and Sleepy Cat Fishing

Easement, except for fishing. d. Hunting is prohibited, except by archery in that portion south of Rio Blanco Co Rd 8,

west of Rio Blanco Co Rd 17, and north and east of Rio Blanco Co Rd 10. e. Water skiing, jet skis, and boating other than wakeless boating, are prohibited on Lake

Avery.

170. Odd Fellows State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - Jackson County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited.

171. Ogden-Treat State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Fremont County

a. Public access is for fishing only. 172. Orchard Mesa Wildlife Area – Mesa County

a. Access to the Wildlife Area is only from the parking area located on “C” Road between 30 and 31 Roads.

b. Camping and fires are prohibited. c. Vehicles are prohibited beyond the parking area. d. Horses are prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from March 15 to July 14 annually to protect nesting

migratory birds. f. Waterfowl hunters must hunt from designated blinds or zones identified for each blind.

No more than four hunters allowed per blind. g. No other small game hunting allowed. h. Deer hunting allowed by permit only. Permit applications available from the DOW in

Grand Junction 970-255-6100. Permits will be issued by a drawing with an application deadline of August 1.

i. Hunting restricted to bows and shotguns with shotshells only. j. Dogs prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. k. Waterfowl hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made

in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

l. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

173. Overland Trail State Wildlife Area – Logan County

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a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend



h. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the regular duck season, all waterfowl and small game hunters must check out at the designated check station before leaving the property.

i. All access must be from designated parking areas only. j. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September

teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

174. Paddock State Wildlife Area - Lake County

a. Fishing access is allowed in Iowa Gulch and Upper Empire Gulch only. b. During bighorn sheep season and regular rifle deer, elk and bear seasons, access is

restricted to hunting for those species only, and only to hunters with a current and valid license for any of those species.

d. Camping is prohibited. e. Dogs are prohibited. f. Fires are prohibited. g. Access is by foot only.

175. Parachute Ponds State Wildlife Area - Garfield County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Swimming is prohibited. d. Float tubes are permitted for fishing only.

176. Parvin Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Fishermen must enter the area on foot through the gate at the check station and must

check in and out at the check station when open.

177. Pastorius Reservoir State Wildlife Area - La Plata County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric

motor. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Hunting is prohibited, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays.

178. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area - La Plata County a. Camping is prohibited, except during deer and elk seasons. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Public access is prohibited from the last day of the established deer and elk seasons

through March 31. d. Public access is prohibited east of La Plata Co Rd 208 and north of US 160 from April

1 through July 15. e. Snowmobile use is prohibited. f. Fires are prohibited.

179. Perkins State Wildlife Area - Grand County

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a. Open for hunting access only. b. Access is by foot or horseback only. c. Motorized travel is prohibited. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Target shooting is prohibited. g. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting.

180. Pikes Peak State Wildlife Area - Teller County

a. Public access is prohibited from April 1 through July 15.

181. Pitkin State Fish Unit - Gunnison County a. Fishing is prohibited, except in Quartz Creek. b. Dogs are prohibited.

182. Plateau Creek State Wildlife Area - Mesa County

a. Vehicles are prohibited from December 1 through August 1.

183. Playa Blanca State Wildlife Area - Alamosa County a. Public access is permitted in designated areas on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and

Saturdays from November 1 to January 30.

184. Pony Express State Wildlife Area - Sedgwick County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend




185. Poudre River State Fish Unit - Larimer County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited in the designated safety zone, as posted. d. Vessel launching and takeouts are prohibited.

186. Poudre River State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing.

187. Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Logan and Washington Counties

a. Any person age 19 through 64 must possess an annual Jumbo Reservoir/Prewitt Reservoir access permit in order to access this property, except that any person who possesses a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt from this permit requirement. Permits shall cost $36, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Total Licensing System vendor.

b. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. c. Boating is prohibited from October 1 through the last day of the regular goose season,

except for craft propelled by hand may be used to set and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl.

d. Camping and fires are prohibited as posted to protect the property use and livestock of the lessor.

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e. Fishing is restricted to the dam from October 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season. During this time period, ice fishing is restricted to within 50 yards of the dam.

f. The number of vehicles on the property is limited to 250. g. Waterskiing is prohibited. h. Sailing and windsurfing are prohibited, except during the months of July and August. i. Glass beverage containers are prohibited. j. Hunting is prohibited as posted, to protect resting waterfowl, depending on water

levels. k. Hunting is prohibited from any floating device.

188. Pueblo State Fish Unit - Pueblo County

a. Dogs are prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited.

189. Pueblo Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except shotguns or bows, are allowed

while hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. f. Target practice is prohibited. g. Jumping, diving or swinging from cliffs, ledges or man-made structures is prohibited,

including, but not limited to, boat docks, marina infrastructure and the railroad trestle in Turkey Creek.

190. Puett Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited.

191. Queens State Wildlife Area (Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, Nee Gronda, Upper Queens

and Lower Queens (Neeskah)) - Kiowa County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake in the channel

between Upper Queens and Lower Queens (Neeskah). b. Upper Queens (Neeskah) (including channel), Nee Noshe, and Nee Gronda.

1. Hunters must check in and out at the check station when open. 2. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from November 1

through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season as posted, to provide for waterfowl resting as necessary depending on water levels, weather, and presence of birds.

c. Lower Queens (Neeskah) 1. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake from the

opening day of migratory waterfowl season through December 1. 2. Hunters must check in and out at the check station when open. 3. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from December 1


d. Nee So Pah 1. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from November 1


e. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited.

192. Radium State Wildlife Area - Grand, Routt, and Eagle Counties a. Hunting is prohibited in the designated safety zone as posted.

193. Ralston Creek State Wildlife Area – Jefferson County

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a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except while hunting.

194. Ramah State Wildlife Area - El Paso County a. Boating is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl

season, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except while hunting. Discharge of

archery equipment is allowed on the established archery shooting range. Hunting with centerfire rifles is prohibited.

d. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Water contact activities are prohibited. g. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released by the Division or


195. Red Lion State Wildlife Area - Logan County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or carry-on craft-propelled by hand for fishing or hunting purposes only.

b. Boating is prohibited from October 1 to March 31, except for hand-propelled craft used to place or retrieve decoys or retrieve downed waterfowl.

c. Fishing is restricted to the dam from October 1 to March 31. Ice fishing during this time is restricted to within 50 yards of the dam.

d. Hunting is prohibited from the frozen surface of the lake. e. Hunting is prohibited from any floating device. f. Camping is prohibited. g. Fires are prohibited. h. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. i. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. j. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. k. During the special late light goose season and any conservation order for light geese,

light goose hunting is allowed in the area bounded on the north by Logan Co Rd 970, on the east by Logan Co Rd 97 (Sedgwick Co Rd 1), on the south by US 138, and on the west by Logan Co Rd 95.

l. All access must be from designated parking areas only. m. Beginning with the first day of the regular duck season through the last day of the

regular duck season the following regulations will apply: 1. All waterfowl and small game hunting on Red Lion State Wildlife Area is regulated

by a reservation system and through a mandatory check station. During this period all hunting is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunting reservations are regulated by areas. There are nine waterfowl reservations, three small game reservations, and one area is reserved for youth/mentor hunting only (No more than two mentors and at least one youth per reservation). Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

2. Waterfowl and small game hunters are required to check out at the designated check station.



Wednesdays, Columbus Day (observed), Veterans Day (observed), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

6. Waterfowl and small game hunters must check out by 2:00 pm daily. 7. Deer hunting is permitted daily during established deer seasons. Deer hunters are not

required to check out at the check station. Deer hunting reservations are required and are unlimited in number.

8. Except for fishing on the Jumbo Annex and live trapping, for which no reservation

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is required, all uses other than hunting are prohibited. 196. Red Mountain State Wildlife Area - Grand County

a. Public access is prohibited from November 15 until April 15. b. Motor vehicles are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Dogs must be on a leash.

197. Reddy State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Lake County

a. Access is limited to fishing only. No other activity is allowed. b. Access is allowed only within 30 feet of the high water line, or as otherwise posted. c. Access is allowed only from the Highway 24 overpass parking area or from Crystal

Lake State Trust Land. d. Dogs are prohibited.

198. Richard State Wildlife Area - Jackson County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited within two hundred (200) yards of any building.

199. Rifle Falls State Fish Unit - Garfield County

a. Dogs are prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Rock-climbing is prohibited. d. Camping is prohibited, except when authorized by the hatchery manager. e. Hunting is prohibited in designated safety areas.

200. Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area - Rio Blanco County

a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. b. Waterskiing is prohibited from March 1 through June 15.

201. Rio Grande River State Wildlife Area (Del Norte Fishing Easements) - Rio Grande

County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing.

202. Rio Grande State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County

a. Fires are prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15. The Area Wildlife

Manager may authorize access during this closure if the proposed access will not adversely impact nesting or wintering bird populations.

c. Camping is prohibited, except in those parking areas with toilet facilities. d. The Area Wildlife Manager may post area specific closures to manage waterfowl

hunting pressure during established waterfowl seasons, to protect maintenance and construction equipment and to protect human health and safety.

e. Bowfishing is prohibited.

203. Rito Hondo Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric

motor. 204. Road Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

205. Roaring Fork State Wildlife Area (formerly Carbondale SWA) - Garfield County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited.

206. Roaring Judy State Fish Unit - Gunnison County

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a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except in designated areas. d. Fishing is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. e. Discharge of firearms is prohibited in the designated safety zone.

207. Rocky Ford State Wildlife Area - Otero County

a. Fires are prohibited.

208. Roeber State Wildlife Area - Delta County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited in the open space easement area. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Hunting is prohibited in the open space easement area. f. Public access is prohibited from the last day of the regular big game season through

April 30. g. Public access is prohibited, except for hunting and fishing. h. Bowfishing is prohibited.

209. Rosemont Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Teller County

a. Boating is prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Fishing is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. f. Picnicking is prohibited. g. Public access is prohibited from November 1 through May 10. h. Public access is prohibited, except by foot from established parking areas. i. Public access is prohibited in the dam area, vicinity of the caretaker’s house, and

north side of the reservoir, to protect administrative sites owned by the City of Colorado Springs, as posted.

j. Water contact activities are prohibited.

210. Ruby Mountain State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Public access is for fishing only. b. Access is allowed only from the high water line to mid-river. c. Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited.

211. Runyon/Fountain Lakes State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or carry-on craft propelled by hand for fishing only.

b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Water contact activities are prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise, except for fishing.

212. Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area - Saguache County

a. Camping is prohibited, except with self-contained units in designated areas. b. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. c. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15. d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in established parking areas. e. Public access is prohibited, except as posted, to protect wintering and nesting

waterfowl, and to protect administrative areas of the property. f. Section 29 shall be closed during waterfowl season. g. During the first split waterfowl season, Russell Lakes SWA shall close at 1:00

p.m. h. Bowfishing is prohibited.

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213. Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Costilla County

a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing. c. Camping is prohibited in the boat ramp parking area. d. Waterskiing is prohibited. e. Bowfishing is prohibited. f. All crayfish taken must be returned to the water of origin immediately or killed and

taken into possession immediately upon catch with kill being effected by separating the abdomen from the cephalothorax (tail from body).

214. Sand Draw State Wildlife Area - Sedgwick County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. e. Hunting is limited to youth mentor hunting only. No more than one mentor per youth


215. Sands Lake State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited.

216. Sandsage State Wildlife Area - Yuma County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited, except with shotguns or bows. d. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. f. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing.

217. San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area - Alamosa County

a. Boating is prohibited north of the buoy line. b. Public access is prohibited north of the buoy line and east-west fence line from

February 15 through July 15. c. Camping is prohibited north of the buoy line and east-west fence line.

218. Sapinero State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Snowmobile use is prohibited.

219. Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area - Routt County

a. Camping and campfires are prohibited, except for three (3) days before the beginning of regular big game seasons through three (3) days after the end of regular big game seasons.

220. Sawhill Ponds – Boulder County

a. Dogs must be kept on a six foot leash which must be held and controlled by the handler, except in designated areas.

b. Motorized and non-motorized vehicles (including bicycles) are prohibited beyond designated parking areas.

c. Boating and bellyboats are prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited. e. Horseback riding is prohibited, except on established maintenance roads. f. Public access is prohibited between midnight and 5:00 a.m. g. Collecting of any kind is prohibited, except as authorized by permit. h. Other activities may be prohibited as posted, to implement the management

agreement between the Division of Wildlife and the City of Boulder.

221. Sedgwick Bar State Wildlife Area - Sedgwick County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

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c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. d. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. e. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend



h. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

222. Sego Springs State Wildlife Area - Conejos County

a. Field trials may be authorized during August and September only. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15. d. Bowfishing is prohibited.

223. Setchfield State Wildlife Area - Bent County


224. Seymour Lake State Wildlife Area - Jackson County


225. Sharptail Ridge State Wildlife Area - Douglas County a. Access is restricted to day use only. b. Access is permitted by foot only. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Hunting is restricted to deer and elk hunting only. e. Deer and elk hunting is allowed by permit only. Hunters must have a limited deer or

elk license for unit 51 before applying. No more than two hunters will be permitted daily. Group applications are allowed for a maximum of two applicants per group. Permits will be valid for a minimum of two days and a maximum of three days beginning after Labor Day, and will be based on the length of the underlying season and maximization of individual hunter opportunity. Permits will be issued by a drawing with an application deadline of the third Monday in July. Permit applications are available from the DOW in Denver 303-291-7227.

f. Permitted hunters may take one other person (an observer) who is not hunting with them while hunting, however that person must remain with the hunter at all times.

g. Permitted hunters may park inside in the parking area behind the gate during the times for which they are permitted. Driving anywhere else on the property is prohibited.

226. Shriver-Wright State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County

a. Fires are prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited, except in parking areas with self-contained camp trailers or

campers. c. The Area Wildlife Manager may post area-specific closures to manage waterfowl

hunting pressure during established waterfowl seasons, to protect maintenance and construction equipment, and to protect human health and safety.

d. Bowfishing is prohibited. e. Hunting is restricted to the use of archery equipment, shotguns, or muzzle-loading

only. f. Target practice is prohibited.

227. Sikes Ranch State Wildlife Area - Baca and Las Animas Counties


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c. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited. d. Wood cutting or gathering is prohibited. e. Public access is allowed one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset, except that

when an animal is harvested the successful hunter is allowed to remain as long as is necessary to remove the animal, and except when authorized by a night hunting permit.

f. Trapping is allowed by permit only. Permit holders shall have their permit on their person at all times while trapping. Permits may be obtained by calling the Lamar Service Center at 719-336-6600 or the local District Wildlife Manager at 719-980-0025.

g. Public access is prohibited in the building envelope and designated safety zones, as posted.

h. Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only. i. All motorized travel is restricted to the primary access route (CR O).

228. Simmons State Wildlife Area – Yuma County a. Public access is prohibited from June 1 through August 31. b. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Dog training is prohibited. f. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

229. Simpson Ponds State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Dog training is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. f. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. g. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise,

except for fishing or when authorized by a night hunting permit. h. Horseback riding is prohibited. i. Bicycle riding is prohibited.

230. Skaguay Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Teller County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

231. 63 Ranch - Park County a. Camping is prohibited.

232. Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Costilla County

a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only b. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15 on the north and east

shore areas. c. Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of the waterfowl season,

except within two-hundred (200) yards of the dam. d. Waterskiing is prohibited. e. Vehicles are prohibited within fifty (50) feet of the water.

233. Smyth State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - Chaffee County a. Public access is for fishing only.

234. South Republican State Wildlife Area - Yuma County

a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. No more than two trials may be authorized during the February-March period and no more than one field trial may be authorized during the August-September period.

b. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited as posted to provide resting areas for wintering waterfowl.

c. Parking for waterfowl hunting is prohibited, except in designated parking areas. d. Waterfowl hunting access is prohibited on the downstream face of the dam.

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235. Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County a. Camping is prohibited, except in established camping areas. b. Fires are prohibited, except in designated areas. c. Public access is prohibited, except from established parking areas. d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in designated areas.

236. Spinney Mountain State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

237. Stalker Lake State Wildlife Area - Yuma County


b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited, except with shotguns or bows. e. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. f. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. g. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. h. Hunting on the western half of Stalker Lake is prohibited. i. Hunting is permitted from the closed area east to Stalker Lake dam until October 31.

238. Storm Mountain Access Road - Larimer County

a. Public access is prohibited as posted, when necessary to prevent road and habitat damage, depending on weather and habitat conditions

239. Summit Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

240. Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Camping is prohibited, except in the established camping area. b. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only.

No more than three trials may be authorized during the February-March and month of August period and no more than one trial may be authorized during the September period.

c. Fires are prohibited, except in the designated camping area. d. All hunters must check in and out of the self check in station, and must park their

vehicle at the parking area they are checked into. Hunters are restricted to the area they are checked into until 9:00 a.m., at which time they may walk into and hunt adjacent areas. Deer and turkey hunters are required only to check into East or West Tamarack Area (Game Management Unit 91). All hunters hunting South Tamarack Area, south of I-76, (Game Management Unit 93) are required to check-in and check-out of the self check-in station.

e. Reservations are available, but not required, on weekends as listed and the following holidays: Columbus Day (observed), Veteran’s Day (observed), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President’s Day. The first hunt date available for reservations is the Saturday following October 24, and the last date available is the last Sunday of the regular duck season. Weekdays, weekends, and holidays outside the reservation period and any unreserved or open units are open to hunting without reservations and as regulated through the check station. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters must follow check in and check out procedures as posted.

f. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. g. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. h. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. i. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend


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j. Horse use is prohibited north of I-76, except when used in direct association with training of hunting dogs, and then only permitted in February, March, April (through the Wednesday immediately preceding the opening of the spring turkey season) and August.

k. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited from the first day of the September teal season until the last day of the dark goose season.

241. Tarryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Park County

a. Public access is prohibited from the dam, spillway and outlet structures. b. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited.

242. Taylor River State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. e. Public access is prohibited from Taylor Dam to 325 yards downstream.

243. Teter-Michigan Creek State Wildlife Area - Park County


244. Thurston Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Prowers County

a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season.

b. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise daily, except for fishing.

c. All terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are prohibited. d. Public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited. e. Public access to the dams, inlets, and outlet structures is prohibited, except for fishing.

245. Tilman Bishop State Wildlife Area – Mesa County

a. Public access is prohibited during the nesting and migrating period, from March 15 through July 14.

b. Camping is prohibited. c. Hunters must check in and out of the entrance station. d. Waterfowl hunters are restricted to hunting from designated blinds or in the zone

identified for each blind. No more than four hunters allowed per blind. e. Hunting is restricted to bows and shotguns with shot-shells only. f. Deer hunting is allowed by limited permit only. Permit applications will be available

from the Division of Wildlife West Regional Office in 711 Independent Ave., Grand Junction, Co, 81505, phone 970-255-6100. The application deadline is August 1. Permits will be issued through a hand drawing, and successful applicants will be notified by mail. The date, time, and location of the drawing will be included on the application.

g. Turkey hunting is prohibited. h. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. i. Waterfowl hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made

in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property.

j. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

246. Timpas Creek State Wildlife Area - Otero County

a. Fires are prohibited.

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247. Tomahawk State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

248. Tomichi Creek State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Dogs must be kept on a leash, except as an aid in hunting. d. Public access is limited to foot only from designated access points. e. From January 1 through June 30, public access south of Tomichi Creek is restricted to

the area within 100 feet south of the high water line of Tomichi Creek, as posted.

249. Totten Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. d. Glass containers are prohibited. e. Hunting is prohibited in the inlet area from September 30 through January 20, as

posted, to protect resting waterfowl. f. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. g. Public access is prohibited along the north shore from March 1 through May 31. h. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise,

except for fishing.

250. Trujillo Meadows State Wildlife Area - Conejos County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

251. Turk's Pond State Wildlife Area - Baca County


b. Camping is prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited in the area of the pond and administrative building, as

posted, except to retrieve downed waterfowl, from the opening day of the migratory waterfowl season through the last day of February.

252. Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Baca and Prowers Counties

a. Boating is prohibited in Two Buttes Ponds below the dam, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor.

253. Vail Deer Underpass State Wildlife Area - Eagle County

a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from November 1 through June 15.

254. Valmont Reservoir Administrative Area - Boulder County a. Public access is prohibited.

255. Van Tuyl State Wildlife Area (Cabin Creek Unit and Lost Canyon Unit) - Gunnison

County a. All motorized travel (including over-the-snow travel) is restricted to the primary access

routes (BLM 3107 and CR 743). 256. Verner State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - Jackson County

a. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing.

257. Viking Valley State Wildlife Area - Gunnison and Saguache counties. a. Public access is prohibited, except when authorized by the landowner.

258. Wahatoya State Wildlife Area - Huerfano County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or wind.

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b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

259. Walker State Wildlife Area - Mesa County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except bows are permitted for the

purpose of bowfishing. d. Hunting is prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour

before sunrise. f. Trapping is prohibited. g. Dogs are prohibited.

260. Ward Road Pond State Wildlife Area - Jefferson County

a. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. d. Dog training is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Hunting is prohibited. g. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing.

261. Watson Lake State Fish Unit - Larimer County

a. Dogs are prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited along the west bank of the Poudre River adjacent to the

employee housing area.

262. Watson Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Ice fishing is prohibited. e. Ice skating is prohibited. f. Vehicle parking is prohibited on the South Dam. g. Public access is prohibited to the northwest side as posted to prevent access to the

water outtake and fish disposal area. h. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. i. The use or possession of live minnows is prohibited. j. From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, use other than fishing is

prohibited.

263. Waunita Watchable Wildlife Area – Gunnison County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. All trash must be packed out.

264. Webster State Wildlife Area - Weld County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except shotguns, muzzle-loaders or bows

may be used while hunting from September 1 through February 28, and shotguns or bows may be used during the spring turkey hunting season.

d. Public access is prohibited from March 1 through August 31, except for spring turkey hunters with a valid spring turkey license during the spring turkey hunting season.

e. Horse use is prohibited. f. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting.

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g. Dog training is prohibited, except when training dogs for the purpose of hunting.

265. Wellington Reservoir #4 and Smith Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Hunting is prohibited. c. Sail surfboards are prohibited on Wellington Reservoir #4. d. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise,

except for fishing. f. Camping is prohibited. g. Snowmobile use is prohibited. h. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited. i. Open fires are prohibited.

266. Wellington State Wildlife Area - Larimer and Weld Counties

a. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand may be used in hunting waterfowl.

b. Camping is prohibited. c. Field trials may be authorized on the Wellington and Schware units during February,

March 1 through 14, and August only. Field trials may be authorized on the Cobb Lake Unit year-round.

d. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released on the Cobb Lake Unit by the Division or its agent for educational or training purposes without seasonal or numerical restrictions.

e. Fires are prohibited. f. Public access is prohibited on the Wellington and Schware Units from March 15

through July 15. g. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. h. Public access is prohibited on the Wellington Unit from the first day of the regular

waterfowl season to the first day of the pheasant season, except on Saturday, Sundays, Mondays and legal holidays.

i. Horseback riding is prohibited, except at the Cobb Lake Unit, where horses may be used during field trials.

j. Domestic birds, feral birds, or privately-owned game birds may be released year-round for dog training on the Cobb Lake Unit by permit only, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, #007, #008, #009, #801 and #804 of these regulations. All such birds taken during training activities shall be removed from the State Wildlife Area by the dog training permitee and all privately-owned game birds shall be prepared for human consumption.

k. Big game hunting on all units is restricted to the use of archery, shotguns with slugs, and muzzle-loading only.

l. The Division is authorized to implement a dog training reservation system should overcrowding become an issue on the State Wildlife Area.

267. West Bank State Wildlife Area - Garfield County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited.

268. West Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County


269. West Lake State Wildlife Area - Mesa County

a. Boating is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. c. Water contact activities are prohibited.

270. West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area - Garfield County

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a. Camping is prohibited, except from the day after Labor Day through December 31.

271. Whitehorse State Wildlife Area - Adams County a. Public access is prohibited, except for youth mentor waterfowl hunting only, when

authorized by the Area Wildlife Manager as participants in the Division's youth hunting program.

b. A reservation is required for all waterfowl hunting. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation, except when hunting areas where reservations are not required or on hunt areas which are unreserved and unoccupied. Hunters must follow check in and check out procedures as posted.

c. Waterfowl hunters must check in and check out at the designated check station.

272. Williams Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Open fires are prohibited. c. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited. d. Snowmobiles are allowed only as an aid in ice fishing. e. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

273. Willow Creek State Wildlife Area - Yuma County

a. Public access is prohibited from June 1 through August 31. b. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Dog training is prohibited. f. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the Area Wildlife Manager. g. Public access for horseback riding is prohibited.

274. Windy Gap Watchable Wildlife Area - Grand County

a. Dogs are prohibited beyond the parking area. b. Fishing is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. No human activity allowed outside viewing area. g. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. h. Hunting is prohibited. i. Trapping is prohibited.

275. Woodhouse State Wildlife Area - Douglas County

a. Public access is prohibited.

276. Woods Lake State Wildlife Area - San Miguel County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric

motor. b. Camping is prohibited.

277. Wray State Fish Unit - Yuma County

a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited east of Yuma Co Rd FF.

278. Yampa River State Wildlife Area - Routt County


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Chapter W-9 - Wildlife Properties

Basis and Purpose: These regulations make permanent administrative restrictions that were placed in 2013 opening these two newly-acquired state wildlife areas. Bayfield Shooting Range Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recently acquired a 25-year lease for an existing shooting range west of Bayfield on La Plata County Road 223. The range consists of three parts: A rifle and pistol range with targets at 25, 50 and 100 yards, a trap range, and an archery range. This range has been owned and operated by the Bayfield Lions Club for the past 30 or 40 years at no cost to the public. Because of manpower concerns, the Lions Club was facing the possible closure of the range. The Lions Club agreed to lease the range to CPW to be used as a shooting range for the next 25 years. The Parks and Wildlife Commission’s Policy on Shooting Ranges (2004) re-emphasizes its 1981 statement which recognizes the need to “provide shooting ranges for hunter safety education and sport hunting purposes to enhance proficiency in firearms and archery equipment use.” As a result, CPW has developed and maintains numerous shooting ranges on properties it owns or controls throughout the state. In setting forth its objective to foster the development of programs that encourage people to begin and continue to hunt, the Shooting Range policy further states, “We believe that the future of hunting can be positively influenced based upon expanded, convenient, safe sport shooting opportunities and the continued development of broad-based public support for both hunting and sport shooting.” These regulations maintain this shooting opportunity for the public with use restrictions for management purposes. Sikes Ranch SWA Sikes Ranch State Wildlife Area (SWA) was acquired by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) on 12/18/2012 under a public access easement. This 7,075-acre ranch is located near Pritchett, CO, encompassing land in both Baca and Las Animas Counties. This property consists of prairie grasslands, woodlands, rocky outcrops, and scrublands that provide habitat for numerous populations of plants, amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles. The property is located along the East Carrizo creek watershed, a tributary to the Cimarron River. This particular property has a high degree of habitat value including eastern plains streams, short grass prairie, riparian woodlands, shrub lands, and marshes. The property is adjacent to approximately 15,000 acres of U.S. Forest service Land (Comanche National Grasslands), and a section of State Land Board property. The Grantor currently uses the property for cattle ranching and for limited farming of irrigated crops, e.g., (wheat, rye, sorghum, corn, alfalfa, barley, triticale, and Sudan grass). The crops are grown primarily for feed and silage to supplement natural vegetation for cattle throughout the property. CPW intends to manage the property to help meet the overall management goal of the easement; to protect in perpetuity and, where appropriate, to enhance the habitat of Sikes Ranch SWA for the benefit of conservation while allowing flexibility to maintain sustainable agricultural operations. Access by the public for the purposes of hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife viewing is intended to provide sound wildlife management of game species while helping to preserve habitat throughout the ranch. The major public uses of the property are expected to be small and big game hunting, fishing, and trapping. The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-106 and 33-1-107, C.R.S. EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.



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