Wildlife Violation Blog

• I'm Not Saying I Agree With It, But Bird Law In This Country Is Not Governed By Reason

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel Cantafio Margulis Gonnell, PLLC 27-Dec-2018

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  In a recent case in Colorado, we represented a client who was charged with illegally possessing over 600 game birds. This case posed a challenge as there was a large amount of evidence that the client was in possession of the birds and knew that ...

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• Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Veterans Benefits

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 13-Apr-2018

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  Colorado State Parks & Wildlife offers a number of benefits to both active duty and former members of the military who are disabled. Visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for full details. The link is provided at the end of the blog. ...

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• Title 18 May Affect Your Privilege to Hunt and Fish

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 5-Mar-2018

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  Did you know some criminal convictions under Colorado’s Criminal code codified in Title 18 may affect your privilege to hunt and fish? Don’t get caught in that trap! Within Colorado’s Parks and Wildlife code codified in Title 33, ...

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• Charles Feldmann Selected for Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 19-Dec-2017

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  Announcing the Lifetime Achievement selection of Charles Feldmann among America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the ...

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• Tim Phillips and the St. Paul Giant

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 15-Nov-2017

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  It looks like the incredible skill and persistence of Tim Phillips in Missouri led to the harvesting of an 39-point buck this week, which has recently been dubbed the “St. Paul giant.” We look forward to seeing what the final score turns ...

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• Reality-TV's Billy Buspice Loses Hunting Privileges until 2019 for Poaching

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 29-Jun-2017

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  Billy Buspice, co-host of the reality-TV show “Wildgame Nation” and star of A&E’s upcoming series “Country Buck$,” had his hunting and fishing privileges revoked this week until 2019 by a Louisiana Circuit Court ...

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• Importance of Seeking Legal Counsel After an Accusation of a Hunting Violation

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagal, LLC 19-Jun-2017

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  Colorado is a state that takes wildlife seriously. The state has many laws regarding conduct outlined in its official statutes. Specifically, the legislation in the Wildlife and Parks and Outdoor Recreation laws, Article 6 describe the general ...

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• Colorado Fishing Heating Up

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 3-Apr-2017

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  As warmer weather approaches, everyone is looking forward to spending time outdoors – especially Colorado anglers. Resisting the state’s assortment of over thirty different fish species, which range from stunning rainbow trout to ...

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• Checkpoint Ahead - You better CHECK YOUR WILDLIFE because law enforcement is!

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  Posted By Charles Feldmann & Patrick F. Welsh 22-Oct-2015

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  Is that a DUI sobriety check ahead? Nope that is a Wildlife Checkpoint! Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is conducting one of the largest wildlife check stations in the state’s history. The CPW has set up a checkpoint near Idaho Springs and with ...

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• Get off the Hook and Have Your Hunting and Fishing Rights Reinstated with a Strong Appeal

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 17-Jun-2015

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  By Patrick F. Welsh, Esq. In August 2012, state Rep. Jon Becker’s House Bill 1330 was signed into law creating an appeals process for Coloradans with suspended hunting or fishing licenses. This law gives hunters and anglers in Colorado a ...

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• BLM Transfer

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 22-Jan-2015

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  Recreational permits for BLM or State owned land are vital for some outfitters in Colorado. When it comes time to sell your outfitting business or acquire another outfitter's company, it is imperative that this permit is handled correctly. BLM ...

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• Attorney Stancil Wins Reinstatement of Client's Hunting/Fishing Rights

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 16-Jan-2015

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  By Julia M. Stancil, Esq. In December of 2014, Wildlife Attorney Julia Stancil went before the Colorado Wildlife Commission to petition for a reinstatement of her client's rights to hunt and fish in Colorado and all other states within the ...

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• The Legalities of "Walkie Talkie" Use While Hunting

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 13-Jan-2015

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  By Julia M. Stancil, Esq. Several clients have asked about the legality of "walkie talkie" use or use of other electronic devices while hunting. For example, an elk hunter asked me if he would be violating Colorado's wildlife laws if he ...

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• Elephant Ivory Case Moving Forward

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 8-Jan-2015

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  Hunters going on exotic hunting safaris will be interested to know when they may once again hunt certain countries in Africa for elephants. Currently, the Safari Club International as well as the National Rifle Association have filed suit against the ...

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• Colorado Big Game Winding Down, Waterfowl Ramping Up

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 29-Dec-2014

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  With most big game seasons ending, the waterfowl season in Colorado is ramping up for January. Rifle Plains Deer season will go through January, but most of the deer, elk, and pronghorn seasons have come and gone. Many big game hunters will turn ...

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• Kansas Rifle Deer Season Winds Down

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 17-Dec-2014

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  With Rifle deer season winding down this past weekend, wardens were very busy in Kansas. Several hunters from both in and out of state were charged with violations ranging from criminal trespass to aggravated assault to no hunting license. Hunting ...

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• A Big Loss For Hunters

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 17-Dec-2014

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  On Monday, December 8 th, the Appellate Court in Illinois reversed the conviction of two individuals for "willful obstruction or interference with the lawful taking of wild animals under section 2(a) of the Hunter and Fishermen Interference ...

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• Hunter Loses Elk after Reality TV Star Officer Issues Violation for the Cameras

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 10-Dec-2014

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  A Minnesota hunter enjoying the elk season in Montana was issued a citation this season for "failure to properly tag" the elk he killed. According to reports, Jim Latvala harvested a beautiful bull elk in the early hours of the morning at ...

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• Kansas Big Game Violations

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 8-Dec-2014

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  Rifle deer season is more popular than ever in Kansas, with the season getting underway this week. Hunters can expect to see several others in pursuit of deer this weekend and should be mindful of the laws applying to white-tailed and mule deer in ...

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• Wildlife Laws Different, But Same Across States

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 1-Dec-2014

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  As the holidays come and go, many outdoorsmen will travel with their families and friends to hunt in neighboring states. This presents the hunter with a whole new world of opportunity and risk. For instance, a Kansas hunter who is used to setting out ...

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• Size Matters

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 26-Nov-2014

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  In 1995, two individuals stalked a trophy bull elk in Estes Park, Colorado and illegally killed him and three other elk. That one elk was affectionately referred to as Samson by Estes Park residents and his death had a profound impact not only on ...

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• Non-Hunting Crimes Lead to Hunting Suspension

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 24-Nov-2014

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  In Colorado generally, hunting-related offenses earn the offender "points" on his license. Handed down in 5 point increments (each offense being worth a separate number of points depending on severity), when the total points accumulated in ...

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• Hevi-Shot Recall Announcement

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 21-Nov-2014

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  Ammunition manufacturer Hevi-Shot has recalled several boxes of its popular shotgun shells. The company has concluded an investigation that revealed sub-standard wads in its 12 gauge, 3 inch, Hevi Metal and Hevi Steel shotshells that could lead to ...

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• Kansas Pheasant Hunting Opener This Weekend

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 7-Nov-2014

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  The pheasant season in Kansas opens this weekend and hunters will be out in force. So too, will the Kansas Game Wardens. With many hunters making their annual pilgrimage to the Sunflower State this weekend, opportunities will abound. A long held ...

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• November Brings Multiple Hunting Opportunities/Risks

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  Posted By Feldmann Nagel, LLC 6-Nov-2014

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  With Halloween over, thoughts for a lot of folks turn to Thanksgiving and Christmas (if your local store doesn't already have the garland and plastic trees on display). For hunters and outdoorsman, November brings several different species into ...

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