42 (S.B. Any person who violates this subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points. (2) A person commits intentional interference with lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities if he: (a) Acts with intent to alarm, distract, or frighten prey and causes prey to flee by: (I) Use of any natural or artificial source of noise or light; (II) Giving chase to prey on foot or by use of any vehicle; (III) Throwing objects or making movements; (b) Intentionally harasses any person lawfully participating in the activity of hunting, trapping, and fishing by use of threats or actions; (c) Erects barriers with the intent to deny ingress to lawfully designated hunting, trapping, and fishing areas; (d) Intentionally interjects himself into the line of fire; (e) Engages in any other conduct with the intent to disrupt or prevent lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities. (5) All moneys collected by the division as surcharges on penalty assessments issued pursuant to section 33-6-104 shall be transmitted to the court administrator of the judicial district in which the offense was committed for credit to the victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement fund established in that judicial district. Todd Grose. (2)(a) Any personal property subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture or destruction under the provisions of this section, which is seized as a part of or incident to a criminal proceeding for violation of the provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title and for which disposition is not provided by another statute of this state, shall be disposed of as provided in this section. (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in articles 1 to 6 of this title or by rule of the commission, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell or purchase, or knowingly offer for sale or purchase, wildlife or to solicit another person in the illegal hunting or taking of wildlife for the purposes of monetary or commercial gain or profit. ; (e) Has been convicted of any violation under section 33-6-114.5(2), (3), (4), (5), or (6). Two or more offenses may be charged in the same complaint, information, or indictment, and proof as to part of an animal shall be sufficient to sustain a charge as to the whole of it. (1)(a) Except as is otherwise provided in articles 1 to 6 of this title or by rule of the commission, it is unlawful for a person: (I) To hunt or take, or to solicit another person to hunt or take, wildlife and detach or remove, with the intent to abandon the carcass or body, only the head, hide, claws, teeth, antlers, horns, internal organs, or feathers or any or all of such parts; (II) To intentionally abandon the carcass or body of taken wildlife; or. Part 1. 33-6-112. 34/01 : Development . (c) The commission shall promulgate a rule allowing veterans, including active-duty, reserve-duty, or national guard personnel, to obtain a hunter education certificate without attending a hunter education course if the veteran successfully passes a test-out option as developed by the commission. Use of a motor vehicle or aircraft--rules--repeal, 33-6-125 . Repealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. It's simple: it means an endangered or threatened species should not be injured or harassed by your nuisance wildlife control activities. Such additional penalties may be used to further law enforcement or wildlife related programs. 1. 1531-1544, 87 Stat. Title 33. (3) Any person who fails to void the person's license or carcass tag as required by commission rule is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points. % In addition, such person shall be assessed ten suspension points per incident for possessing an animal on the prohibited species list and five suspension points per incident for possessing any other nonnative or exotic wildlife species. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. (3) It is unlawful for any person to use wildlife as bait unless otherwise provided by rule of the commission. For more information on Colorado's wildlife, contact the Denver CPW Headquarters at (303) 297-1192 or visit our website at www.cpw.state.co.us. By administering the NWCO program, DEEP is implementing a mechanism to address the growing number of nuisance wildlife complaints. One website that provides humane solutions to wildlife problems is Urban Wildlife Rescue. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. Wildlife. (1)(a) Any person who hunts, traps, fishes, or possesses wildlife for any purpose shall, when requested to do so by an officer of the division of parks and wildlife or other peace officer empowered to enforce articles 1 to 6 of this title 33, produce: (I) All applicable licenses that the division issued to the person; (III) All records required to be maintained by articles 1 to 6 of this title 33 or by any rule of the commission; (V) Any personal identification documents. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. Our informative guide details each state's trapping laws and what species you are legally allowed to target. Conviction under this subsection (6) shall result in an automatic two-year extension of the existing suspension added to the end of the original suspension unless such person was under a lifetime suspension when such violation occurred. (b) When an arrest has been made or the citation for any wildlife offense has been issued by any other Colorado peace officer, as defined in this title 33, the state treasurer shall credit one-half of the money collected to the wildlife cash fund or, for offenses involving nongame wildlife, to the Colorado nongame conservation and wildlife restoration cash fund, and: (I) If the peace officer is employed by a local jurisdiction, one-half to the treasurer of the Colorado town, city, county, or city and county in which the violation occurred, to be credited to the appropriate fund; or. July 1, 1985, 19; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 15, eff. Use of a motor vehicle or aircraft--rules--repeal. CO Rev Stat 16-13-303 (2016) What's This? A couple of caveats. 305, 7, eff. (2) A person who violates this section commits a petty offense and is assessed twenty license suspension points. 20-1087), 6, eff. (1)(a) Unless otherwise provided by commission rule and except as provided in section 33-6-107(9) for persons owning or leasing land, members of their family, or their agents, it is unlawful for any person to utilize any artificial light as an aid in hunting or taking any wildlife. 75, 1, eff. (1.3)(a) The commission or a hearing officer that the commission delegates to hear a matter may suspend a person's license in accordance with subsection (1) of this section if the person fails to comply with the terms of a summons, complaint, summons and complaint, penalty assessment notice, or other official notice of an alleged violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title 33 issued by a Colorado wildlife officer, parks officer, or other peace officer. (b) For the purposes of this section, careless means failing to exercise the degree of reasonable care that would be exercised by a person of ordinary prudence under all the existing circumstances. Colorado Parks and Wildlife: 303-291-7227 (after hours, dial *277 on your cell phone) Wildlife Emergencies on Roadways. There are two ways for landowners and homeowners to deal with wildlife damage: 1) If necessary, consult with a West Virginia Division of Natural Resources biologist or Natural Resources Police Officer to determine legal options, refer to online sources or printed materials that focus on wildlife damage control, and take care of the problem . We do not have Animal Management Officers available on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's day. It is unlawful for any person to possess any wildlife or considerable portion thereof in violation of such rules or regulations. 88, 1, eff. Spread the word that in Colorado it's illegal to possess, transport or release feral swine, wild swine species or hybrids. A person who violates this subsection (3) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine and an assessment of license suspension points as follows: (a) For each license that is not a big game license, the fine shall be equal to twice the cost of the most expensive license for such species and ten license suspension points shall be assessed. If the fine and surcharges are not paid, then the officer who issued the penalty assessment notice shall docket the summons and complaint with a court of competent jurisdiction for appearance by the person to answer the charges contained in the summons and complaint at the time and place specified in the summons and complaint. Jan. 1, 1985. 33-6-117. July 1, 1990; Laws 1990, S.B.90-137, 3, eff. As people change habitats, the occurrences of human . (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, all money collected for fines under articles 1 to 6 of this title 33, either by payment of a penalty assessment or assessed by a court upon conviction and resulting from issuance of a citation by an officer of the division of parks and wildlife, shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the wildlife cash fund or, for offenses involving nongame wildlife, to the Colorado nongame conservation and wildlife restoration cash fund. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (304165). 423 (H.B. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. Evidence of wildlife sex and species, 33-6-113.5 . 33-6-120. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty license suspension points. Nov. 11, 2021; Laws 2021, Ch. 33-6-132. Trap type, size (height, width, length) Single-door type, 5 x 5 x 15 in. The commission shall have the authority with respect to any such suspension to suspend the resident's privileges until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the summons, complaint, summons and complaint, penalty assessment notice, or other official notice of violation has been furnished to the division. 2023 Michigan State University College of Law. Feeding Wildlife Is Generally Illegal. Items constituting public nuisance--when--seizure. May 31, 1994; Laws 2012, Ch. Jan. 1, 2006; Laws 2008, Ch. 33-6-116. (II) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33-6-105, all moneys collected as additional penalties under this subsection (3.4) shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit such moneys to the Colorado town, city, county, or city and county where the arrest for the offense was made or the citation for the offense was issued. Amended by Laws 2003, Ch. 305, 7, eff. To qualify, a veteran must be discharged under honorable conditions or be a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section 28-5-100.3. Get more information at the National Feral Swine . Suspension of license privileges. 305, 8, eff. Jan. 1, 1985. or any other drug the possession of which is an offense under the laws of this state, or any imitation controlled substance, as . 33-6-102. it is best to call Colorado Parks and Wildlife rather than taking action on your own. Amended by Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 22, eff. But the law is very specific on the steps that need to be taken to remove an animal . 159, 1, eff. For large animals such as wild pigs or dogs, use welded wire or "hog" wire with a 2" x 4" mesh size about 48"to 60" tall. If the possession, use, importation, exportation, transportation, storage, sale, or offering or exposing for sale of wildlife is prohibited or restricted by articles 1 to 6 of this title or by rule or regulation of the commission, the prohibition or restriction, where not otherwise specifically provided, shall extend to and include every part of such wildlife, and a violation as to each animal or part thereof shall be a separate offense. Legislation and Administration. . It is unlawful for any person, except a person authorized by law or by the division, to possess or have under the person's control any firearm, other than a pistol or revolver, in or on any motor vehicle unless the chamber of the firearm is unloaded. Any person who violates this subsection (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars. 34/08 : Proposed 68A-9.010 The purpose of this proposed new rule is, in conjunction with a rule repeal and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to consolidate, clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife. A person who violates this subsection (6) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points. July 1, 2019; Laws 2021, Ch. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Nuisance Wildlife Resources. Hunting, trapping, or fishing out of season or in a closed area, 33-6-121 . Amended by Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 19, eff. May 31, 1994; Laws 2021, Ch. People and wildlife can peacefully coexist in most situations. The penalty assessment notice given to the alleged offender must: (A) Contain the information required for a summons and complaint; (B) Be in the form of a summons and complaint; and. Jan. 1, 1985. Such additional penalties may be used to further law enforcement or wildlife related programs. Upon a second or subsequent violation of this section, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed: (a) Two hundred dollars for a first offense; (b) One thousand dollars for a second offense; or. July 1, 2003; Laws 2008, Ch. \*_g;e.3(w%*>J8I8h;IbjhE$Ql*1ar'R*6 lLuAF).Ba2Q3[u2Xt$(fs8\ Critter Control to Certify Wildlife Control Specialists. (4) It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession in Colorado any nonnative or exotic wildlife except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission. 19-1026), 12, eff. (b) An individual who provides personal service pursuant to subsection (3)(a)(I) of this section must be a disinterested party who is eighteen years of age or older. 21-271), 557, eff. Powers and duties of officers, 33-6-102 . Background Information - Birds of Colorado . . 21-271), 555, eff. Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado . (b) Any person who violates subsection (2), (3), (5), or (6) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars. Damage or destruction of dens or nests--harassment of wildlife . Amended by Laws 1987, H.B.1037, 1, eff. What does it mean for you? (b) A person who violates this subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points. 362, 4, eff. (2) The division is authorized to establish check stations, as needed, at locations within the state to aid in the management of wildlife and the enforcement of articles 1 to 6 of this title and the rules or regulations of the commission. July 1, 2019. May 31, 1994; Laws 2002, Ch. 136, 11, eff. Wildlife species have different times of activity, so you can be selective what time of day you trap. 242, 69, eff. To receive technical guidance and information in regards to nuisance animal management and control, you may contact the following agencies: USDA Wildlife Services (MS) - (662) 325-3014. 19-1026), 10, eff. (10)(a) The division may issue an apprentice certificate of hunter education to a person who: (II) Is being taught to hunt by a mentor who is eighteen years of age or older and who holds a valid hunter education certificate or who was born before January 1, 1949; and. Aug. 5, 2015; Laws 2019, Ch. (1) The division may bring and maintain a civil action against any person, in the name of the people of the state, to recover possession or value or both possession and value of any wildlife taken in violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title. Nuisance wildlife management is the selective removal of problem individuals or populations of specific species of wildlife. April 22, 1998; Laws 2003, Ch. Willful destruction of wildlife--legislative intent, 33-6-118 . 423 (H.B. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. May 3, 1985; Laws 2009, Ch. No previous demand for possession shall be necessary. Theft of wildlife--tampering with trap, 33-6-115.5 . There are two options for taking the NWCO exam: In person at a DEC office: Register for the exam: contact a regional DEC wildlife office. (3) Any person who violates this section shall be given a warning. (4) It is unlawful for any person to import any live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) into this state unless, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission, both a current and valid importation license and health certificate are obtained prior to importation. CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. Damage to property or habitat under division control. Jan. 1, 1985. (2) It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession in Colorado any wildlife, as defined by the state or country of origin, that was acquired, taken, or transported from such state or country in violation of the laws or regulations thereof. July 1, 1990; Laws 1990, S.B.90-137, 4, eff. stream (b)(I) The division shall be in violation of this section if it seizes any personal property that is not part of or incident to a criminal proceeding for violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title and does not return such property on demand. Hartford, CT 06106-5127. Article 6. (4) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars for violations involving native wildlife and by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for violations involving nonnative or exotic wildlife. 106, 1, eff. Amended by Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 17, eff. There are numerous bird species that call Colorado home, but only a few of these species are considered nuisance birds.. Swallows may construct an entirely new nest or they may use old nests, building off of traces of mud where an old nest used to be. (b) For the purposes of this section, food or edible waste shall not include live animals or food that is grown in the open prior to such food being harvested. Nuisance Animal Technical Guidance. Upon such conviction, the commission may suspend any or all wildlife license privileges of the person for a minimum of one year to life. Imposition of penalty--procedures. 159, 2, eff. 423 (H.B. Summit Wildlife Control is a state-licensed nuisance wildlife removal company serving Summit County, Ohio and surrounding areas. If you have not applied for a Fish and Wildlife Commission listing, registration or permit before click on . Report sightings of feral swine or transportation activities to USDA Wildlife Services at 1-866-4-USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297) or Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 303-297-1192. The provisions of this 147.723 amended December 19, 2008, effective December 20, 2008, 38 Pa.B. Hunters to wear daylight fluorescent orange garments, 33-6-122 . Amended by Laws 2019, Ch. Nuisance Wild Animal Control. It is often a good idea to check them more frequently - perhaps 2 to 3 times a day. Following are summaries of Colorado's most common regulations and statutes pertaining to nuisance wildlife questions. Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited. Chain link and wooden fence also works but is more expensive. Wildlife--illegal possession, 33-6-110 . Damage or destruction of dens or nests--harassment of wildlife. <> March 1, 2022. Ariz. Rev. Any person who violates this subsection (6) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars. The officer shall advise the person arrested of the license suspension points to be assessed in accordance with section 33-6-106. Canada geese, for example, have historically used Missouri for summer breeding grounds, but they have become nuisances where they have year . Any person who violates this subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points. (b) A suspension issued pursuant to this subsection (1.3) remains in effect until the person furnishes or causes to be furnished satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the summons, complaint, summons and complaint, penalty assessment notice, or other official notice of an alleged violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title 33. Transportation, importation, exportation, and release of wildlife, 33-6-114.5 . (c)(I) An officer may take any person who accepts a penalty assessment notice but who does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity or who the officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe will disregard a written promise to pay the specified fine and surcharges to the nearest known post office facility to require that the person remit the amount of the specified fine and surcharges to the division immediately by mail in United States currency or other legal tender or by money order or by personal check. Wildlife may threaten human health or safety by spreading diseases; through direct attacks; or accidentally, because of collisions with . March 1, 2022. Contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife at 303-291-7227, or Lakewood Animal Control at 303-987-7173 for information about deterring nuisance wildlife. 6930. Licensing violations--penalties--rule, 33-6-108 . CreditsRepealed and reenacted by Laws 1984, S.B.78, 1, eff. (e) For the purposes of this subsection (8), the division shall recognize, in addition to Colorado hunter education certificates issued on or after January 1, 1985, those Colorado hunter education certificates issued before January 1, 1985, and any valid temporary hunter education certificate issued by the division, and the division may recognize the hunter education programs of or certificates of other states or countries as being sufficient for the purposes of purchasing a hunting license in Colorado. Aug. 9, 2017; Laws 2019, Ch. Powers and duties of officers. May 31, 1994; Laws 2003, Ch. 259, 1, eff. (1) It is unlawful for any person to engage in computer-assisted remote hunting in Colorado. (b)(I) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-4.2-104(1)(b)(II), C.R.S., no victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement fund surcharge shall be levied against the additional amount of the penalty imposed under this subsection (3.4). March 1, 2022. 33-6-133 to 33-6-142. 295, 9, eff. April 3, 1990; Laws 1994, S.B.94-137, 8, eff. Possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. May 31, 1994; Laws 1996, S.B.96-38, 2, 3, eff. May 22, 2003; Laws 2005, Ch. Instead of being deposited in the wildlife cash fund, such balance or any portion thereof may be transmitted, upon order of the court, as follows: (I) To the seizing agency, if the court finds that the proceeds can be used by such agency; (II) To any person who suffers bodily injury or property damage as a result of the action which constitutes the violation, if said person petitions the court therefor. 20-1087), 5, eff. Cover all sides of the trap with a tarp or other material. Service by certified mail is complete upon return of the receipt signed by the alleged offender. The animal may be damaging property such as buildings, crops, pets, livestock, gardens, or public parks. A person who violates this subsection (3) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points. May 31, 1994; Laws 1998, Ch. Indiana has a 24-hour trap check law. 68A-9.010, may be taken using live traps or snares, or, where allowed, firearms during daylight hours.All traps and snares must be inspected at least once every 24 hours. 21-271), 556, eff. Jan. 1, 1985. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of five license suspension points. 33-6-114. The laws and regulations in this handout are paraphrased for easier understanding and are intended only as a guide. July 1, 2011; Laws 2017, Ch. 21-026), 15, eff. Aug. 6, 2003; Laws 2019, Ch. March 1, 2022; Laws 2022, Ch. May 22, 2003; Laws 2021, Ch. Human/domestic animal exposure to wildlife. Sometimes, the animals get too close for comfort. Aug. 10, 2022. 164 followers . Exclusion can be effective for some species, such as rabbits, bats, squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, groundhogs, Canada geese and other waterfowl. 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