Colorado Illegal Bird Hunting Lawyer

Illegal Bird Hunting Defense

Bird hunting laws are complicated. There are different hunting seasons based upon the type of bird and the region where you are hunting. Some birds may be hunted year-round and other birds can’t be hunted at all. Check with CPW to make sure you are following the rules.

Violating state and federal hunting laws may result in fines, license suspension, and criminal penalties. If you are facing charges, contact the Colorado Wildlife Law Lawyer today by calling (720) 836-1777 to schedule a FREE consultation.

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Bird Hunting Licenses in Colorado

It can be tricky to know which types of licenses you need to hunt birds in Colorado. To hunt waterfowl, you need the following:

• A Small Game License requires proof of hunter education and a habitat stamp.
• A Habitat Stamp can be purchased online, at CPW locations, and from an authorized sales agent.
• A Duck Stamp, which is officially called a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, is available through the CPS, and at select post offices or online.

Hunting other types of birds may require special permits, such as sandhill cranes and band-tailed pigeons. Hunting whooping cranes is always illegal because they are federally protected.

Falconry requires a special license, and strict rules and limitations apply.

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Bird Hunting Violations

Permits are required to hunt waterfowl in Colorado, and you must adhere to state and federal regulations. If there is a contradiction between state and federal rules, the most restrictive law applies.

You can only hunt waterfowl in Colorado using any shotgun not larger than a 10-gauge, not firing single slugs, and incapable of holding more than three shells total capacity. It is illegal to use any other type of gun including rifles and pistols. It is also prohibited to hunt waterfowl using snares, nets, traps, fishhooks, toxicants, poisons, stupefying substances, or explosions.

The following activities are hunting violations:

• Not having the right license
• Taking more birds than permitted
• Hunting in a closed area
• Hunting at a closed time
• Using an illegal hunting method
• Baiting
• Using Artificial light
• Leaving decoys on the water overnight
• Hunting across a highway or from roads, trails, or a public or private right of way
• Hunting within 50 yards of the centerline on a public road
• Hunting within 150 yards of dwelling (may be legal with permission of resident or owner)
• Hunting on private property without permission
• Selling feathers or mounted specimens
• Transporting a taken bird without a tag
• Transporting live birds
• Using toxic shot

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Your Colorado Wildlife Law Attorney

Are you facing charges for violating hunting laws? These laws may carry strict penalties. The Colorado Wildlife Law Lawyer has extensive experience in these cases.

To learn more, contact the Colorado Wildlife Law Lawyer today by calling (720) 836-1777. Call us for a FREE, confidential consultation to talk about your case and learn how we can fight for you. Don’t go into the field without us!