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Colorado Hunting: Cabins, Trips, Outfitters, Regulations, Ranches, Season, Guide
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Published: January 19, 2007
Hunters consider Colorado to be fair game for hunting wildlife. The state’s latest census reveals that hunting is a $180 million business. Although the state supports hunting, it is also concerned with wildlife management. It's important that hunters planning a Colorado hunting trip are aware of the state's hunting regulations and environment.
All hunters must possess a hunting license in order to hunt in the state. Non-residents of Colorado born after January 1, 1949 are required to complete a hunters' safety course before they can apply for or purchase a hunting license. Hunters are also required to adhere to Colorado hunting regulations. Failure to do so will result in license revocation or felony convictions.
Colorado's hunting regulations stipulate that hunters are required to wear daylight fluorescent garments in order to hunt elk, deer, pronghorn, moose or black bear. There are further guidelines concerning the visibility and amount of fluorescent orange that hunters wear. For example, all hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of the color, which includes a head covering that is visible from every direction. Further regulations are provided by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
As with any excursion into wilderness, Colorado hunting trips should be treated seriously as survival may be an issue. Colorado’s Division of Wildlife provides many useful hunting preparation tips. Some recommended tips include knowing how to build make shift shelters, select proper hunting gear and heal and prevent injuries. Website visitors even have the option of printing out Colorado hunting guides, which provide information pertaining to the Colorado hunting season and emergency procedures.
Many hunters prefer to hire Colorado hunting outfitters. The Colorado Outfitters Association has a great database that allows hunters to search for guides based on the region, animal, big game unit or any other special needs. It's important that hunters hire registered outfitters in order to avoid cancellation of Colorado hunting trips and confiscation of game. Hunters can verify an outfitter's registration at The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies website.
There is more to Colorado hunting trips than survival preparations and meeting guidelines. Another important consideration is lodging. Colorado hunting cabins and hunting ranches are abundant in the state and can be found according to region and type of game being hunted. Cabins range from very basic, no frills to state of the art luxury with Internet access and hot tubs.
Colorado hunting ranches are perfect for large hunting parties or hunters visiting with family. Some ranch leases include lodging and some do not. As a result, it's important be aware of amenities before the lease is signed. More information on hunting cabins and ranches can be found at Colorado Hunting Land, hunting magazines or websites.
Being prepared and alert will go a long way toward ensuring a successful and enjoyable Colorado hunting trip. Hunters that follow hunting regulations are able to experience a safe hunt in the Centennial state and leave the wilderness with an increased appreciation for wildlife management and hunter preparation.
Sources:
Colorado Outfitters Association. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://www.coloradooutfitters.org/>.
Colorado Hunting Land.com. 1999. Global AdvertiZing, LLC. 17 Jan. 2007 <. http://www.coloradohuntingland.com/>.
Important Reminders Before Hunting.Colorado Division of Wildlife. 14 June 2006. Colorado Department of Natural Resources. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ResourcesTips/ Unlawful.htm>.
Hunting. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://www.fws.gov/hunting/ >.
Office of Outfitters Registration Homepage. 18 Dec. 2006. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://www.dora.state.co.us/Outfitters/ >.
Planning Tips for Non-residents. Colorado Division of Wildlife. 7 Nov. 2006. Colorado Department of Natural Resource. 17 Jan. 2007 <http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ResourcesT ips/NonResidentTips.htm >.
All hunters must possess a hunting license in order to hunt in the state. Non-residents of Colorado born after January 1, 1949 are required to complete a hunters' safety course before they can apply for or purchase a hunting license. Hunters are also required to adhere to Colorado hunting regulations. Failure to do so will result in license revocation or felony convictions.
Colorado's hunting regulations stipulate that hunters are required to wear daylight fluorescent garments in order to hunt elk, deer, pronghorn, moose or black bear. There are further guidelines concerning the visibility and amount of fluorescent orange that hunters wear. For example, all hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of the color, which includes a head covering that is visible from every direction. Further regulations are provided by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
As with any excursion into wilderness, Colorado hunting trips should be treated seriously as survival may be an issue. Colorado’s Division of Wildlife provides many useful hunting preparation tips. Some recommended tips include knowing how to build make shift shelters, select proper hunting gear and heal and prevent injuries. Website visitors even have the option of printing out Colorado hunting guides, which provide information pertaining to the Colorado hunting season and emergency procedures.
Many hunters prefer to hire Colorado hunting outfitters. The Colorado Outfitters Association has a great database that allows hunters to search for guides based on the region, animal, big game unit or any other special needs. It's important that hunters hire registered outfitters in order to avoid cancellation of Colorado hunting trips and confiscation of game. Hunters can verify an outfitter's registration at The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies website.
There is more to Colorado hunting trips than survival preparations and meeting guidelines. Another important consideration is lodging. Colorado hunting cabins and hunting ranches are abundant in the state and can be found according to region and type of game being hunted. Cabins range from very basic, no frills to state of the art luxury with Internet access and hot tubs.
Colorado hunting ranches are perfect for large hunting parties or hunters visiting with family. Some ranch leases include lodging and some do not. As a result, it's important be aware of amenities before the lease is signed. More information on hunting cabins and ranches can be found at Colorado Hunting Land, hunting magazines or websites.
Being prepared and alert will go a long way toward ensuring a successful and enjoyable Colorado hunting trip. Hunters that follow hunting regulations are able to experience a safe hunt in the Centennial state and leave the wilderness with an increased appreciation for wildlife management and hunter preparation.
Sources:
Colorado Outfitters Association. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://www.coloradooutfitters.org/>.
Colorado Hunting Land.com. 1999. Global AdvertiZing, LLC. 17 Jan. 2007 <. http://www.coloradohuntingland.com/>.
Important Reminders Before Hunting.Colorado Division of Wildlife. 14 June 2006. Colorado Department of Natural Resources. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ResourcesTips/ Unlawful.htm>.
Hunting. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://www.fws.gov/hunting/ >.
Office of Outfitters Registration Homepage. 18 Dec. 2006. 17 Jan. 2007 < http://www.dora.state.co.us/Outfitters/ >.
Planning Tips for Non-residents. Colorado Division of Wildlife. 7 Nov. 2006. Colorado Department of Natural Resource. 17 Jan. 2007 <http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ResourcesT ips/NonResidentTips.htm >.
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