Wildlife Violation Blog 2021 Colorado Big Game Brochure Now Available Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 16-Feb-2021 Hunter’s the 2021 Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure is out! Order one, pick one up at your local CPW office or review it online. This is a must for every hunter, read it, know it, live by it, because you are required to understand the laws for ... Continue Reading Fish For Free in Colorado This Weekend Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 5-Jun-2020 Once again, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to fish the amazing rivers, ... Continue Reading Shutting Down Hunting and Fishing is an Overreach of State Authority Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 5-Jun-2020 The United States has long valued hunting and fishing as outdoor sports central to our identify and culture. The practices are steeped in tradition and have been a method for families and sporting enthusiasts to enjoy our country’s natural ... Continue Reading I'm Not Saying I Agree With It, But Bird Law In This Country Is Not Governed By Reason Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 27-Dec-2018 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 ... Continue Reading Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Veterans Benefits Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 13-Apr-2018 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. ... Continue Reading Title 18 May Affect Your Privilege to Hunt and Fish Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 5-Mar-2018 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, ... Continue Reading Tim Phillips and the St. Paul Giant Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 15-Nov-2017 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 ... Continue Reading Reality-TV's Billy Buspice Loses Hunting Privileges until 2019 for Poaching Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 29-Jun-2017 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 ... Continue Reading Importance of Seeking Legal Counsel After an Accusation of a Hunting Violation Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 19-Jun-2017 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 ... Continue Reading Colorado Fishing Heating Up Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 3-Apr-2017 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 ... Continue Reading Checkpoint Ahead - You better CHECK YOUR WILDLIFE because law enforcement is! Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 22-Oct-2015 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 ... Continue Reading Get off the Hook and Have Your Hunting and Fishing Rights Reinstated with a Strong Appeal Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 17-Jun-2015 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 ... Continue Reading BLM Transfer Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 22-Jan-2015 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 ... Continue Reading Attorney Stancil Wins Reinstatement of Client's Hunting/Fishing Rights Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 16-Jan-2015 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 ... Continue Reading The Legalities of "Walkie Talkie" Use While Hunting Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 13-Jan-2015 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 ... Continue Reading Elephant Ivory Case Moving Forward Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 8-Jan-2015 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 ... Continue Reading Colorado Big Game Winding Down, Waterfowl Ramping Up Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 29-Dec-2014 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 ... Continue Reading Kansas Rifle Deer Season Winds Down Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 17-Dec-2014 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 ... Continue Reading A Big Loss For Hunters Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 17-Dec-2014 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 ... Continue Reading Hunter Loses Elk after Reality TV Star Officer Issues Violation for the Cameras Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 10-Dec-2014 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 ... Continue Reading Kansas Big Game Violations Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 8-Dec-2014 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 ... Continue Reading Wildlife Laws Different, But Same Across States Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 1-Dec-2014 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 ... Continue Reading Size Matters Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 26-Nov-2014 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 ... Continue Reading Non-Hunting Crimes Lead to Hunting Suspension Posted by Wildlifelawyer.com 24-Nov-2014 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 ... Continue Reading