When you are hunting in Colorado, your compliance is required with many wildlife laws. These regulations exist to promote safety and to protect a valuable resource – our state’s wildlife. Officers issue hundreds of tickets every year for hunting law violations. Many of these costly citations could have been avoided if hunters were familiar with… Continue reading Hunting Violations in Colorado
What Is Samson’s Law?
Colorado prides itself on its diverse natural wildlife, so it is only fitting that state law acts to preserve and protect it. Hunters must be aware of the various laws around hunting wildlife in the state in order to avoid fines and penalties. One of the more interesting but lesser-known laws that hunters must observe… Continue reading What Is Samson’s Law?
What Happens If You Violate a Colorado Wildlife Law?
Even the most diligent hunters can make mistakes. Colorado’s hunting regulations can be quite complicated – hunting a certain species of animal might be allowed one season, but not allowed the next. In addition to being aware of which game can be hunted during each specific season, hunters must also be well-versed in other types… Continue reading What Happens If You Violate a Colorado Wildlife Law?
2021 Colorado Big Game Brochure Now Available
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 hunting in Colorado. Ignorance of the law is… Continue reading 2021 Colorado Big Game Brochure Now Available
Shutting Down Hunting and Fishing is an Overreach of State Authority
The United States has long valued hunting and fishing as outdoor sports central to our identity and culture. The practices are steeped in tradition and have been a method for families and sporting enthusiasts to enjoy our country’s natural wonders, put food on the table, and manage wildlife. About half of American gun owners identity… Continue reading Shutting Down Hunting and Fishing is an Overreach of State Authority
Fish For Free in Colorado This Weekend
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, streams, creeks, and lakes that Colorado has to offer. Bring a friend, bring your… Continue reading Fish For Free in Colorado This Weekend
I’m Not Saying I Agree With It, But Bird Law In This Country Is Not Governed By Reason
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 there were problems with that possession. Cases such as this… Continue reading I’m Not Saying I Agree With It, But Bird Law In This Country Is Not Governed By Reason
Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Veterans Benefits
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. Colorado and Welsh Law, LLC are grateful for your service and hope… Continue reading Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Veterans Benefits
Title 18 May Affect Your Privilege to Hunt and Fish
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, there is a specific provision that provides for a person who has been convicted of any violation… Continue reading Title 18 May Affect Your Privilege to Hunt and Fish
Tim Phillips and the St. Paul Giant
It looks like the incredible skill and persistence of Tim Phillips in Missouri led to the harvesting of a 39-point buck this week, which has recently been dubbed the “St. Paul giant.” We look forward to seeing what the final score turns out to be on this amazing animal. Congratulations from everyone at Wildlifelawyers.com! We… Continue reading Tim Phillips and the St. Paul Giant