INDEX PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MINUTES September 5-6, 2019

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Big Game Season Structure – 2020-2024: Plains deer seasons east of I-25, except GMU 140 OA 19-070 3 Plains deer seasons east of I-25, except GMU 140 OA 19-071 3

Citizen Petition Chapter W-1: “Fishing” 2 CCR 406-1 OA 19-065 2

Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program – RFP, Recommended Projects OA 19-074 3

Consent Agenda OA 19-076 4

CPW Planning Policy OA 19-075 4

Executive Session Commence/In OA 19-072 3 Adjourn/Out OA 19-073 3 Commence/In OA 19-077 4 Adjourn/Out OA 19-078 4

Final Regulations Chapter P-1: “Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands” 2 CCR 405-1 OA 19-066 3 Chapter P-7:”Passes, Permits and Registrations” 2 CCR 405-7 OA 19-067 3 Chapter W-0:”General Provisions” 2 CCR 406-0 OA 19-068 3 Chapter W-9:”Wildlife Properties” 2 CCR 406-9 OA 19-069 3

Minutes Approval – Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting, OA 19-064 2 July 18-19, 2019

A meeting of the Parks and Wildlife Commission convened at 8:32 am on September 5th, 2019 at Mountain College

Acting Chair Michelle Zimmerman Acting Vice Chair Marvin McDaniel Secretary James Vigil Taishya Adams Betsy Blecha Robert Bray Charles Garcia Marie Haskett Carrie Besnette Hauser Luke Schafer Eden Vardy

Parks and Wildlife Commission Roll Call Attendance for Thursday Sept. 5th, and Friday, Sept. 6th, 2019:

September 5th, 2019 September 6th, 2019 Adams – Present Adams – Present Blecha - Present Blecha - Present Bray – Present Bray – Present Garcia - Present Garcia - Present Haskett – Present Haskett – Present Besnette Hauser – Present Besnette Hauser – Present McDaniel - Present McDaniel - Present Schafer – Present Schafer – Present Vardy - Present Vardy - Present Vigil – Present Vigil – Present Zimmerman – Present Zimmerman – Present Gibbs – Present; Mauck – Absent Gibbs Present; Mauck – Absent Greenberg – Absent; East - Present Greenberg – Absent; East - Present

Director Dan Prenzlow and Staff.

Others in attendance were: Wendy Keefover, Steve Lohr, Tucker Myers, Dan Gates, Andrew Currin, Rick Tunget, Kelly Tunget, Emily Orbanek, Shelby Winter, Kent Ingram, Jordan Beezley, Perry Will, Keith Pauley, Kathleen Turry, Missy Davis, Kyler Milk, Kevin Herrman, Chris Jurney, Leah Griffith, Allan Reishus, John Hulksnen, Scott Limmer, Kim Rogers, Troy Behrens, Roz McClellan, Brien Webster, Tim Wolf, Bob Shettel, Howard Leavitt, Eric, Meyer, Ryan Mahoney, Auden Schendler, Larry Emery, Scott Braden

OA 19-064 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Mr. McDaniel to approve the minutes of Minutes Approval the July 18-19, 2019 Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting, as corrected.

Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote 11-0.

OA 19-065 It was moved by Mr. McDaniel and seconded by Mr. Vigil to dismiss the citizen Chapter W-1: petition, requesting that the Commission prohibit the use of barbed hooks on “Fishing” 2 CCR current catch and release waters. 406-1 Motion Carried by Unanimous Roll Call Vote. 11-0.

2 OA 19-066 It was moved by Ms. Haskett and seconded by Ms. Hauser to adopt annual changes Chapter P-1: “Parks to Chapter P-1, as proposed by staff. and Outdoor Recreation Lands” Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0. 2 CCR 405-1 See Attachment 1

OA 19-067 It was moved by Ms. Haskett and seconded by Mr. Vigil to adopt annual changes Chapter P-7: to Chapter P-7, as proposed by staff, with the correction changing “Veteran’s “Passes, Permits Association” to “Veterans Administration”. and Registrations” Motion Carried by Roll Call Vote. 11-0. 2 CCR 405-7 See Attachment 2

OA 19-068 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Ms. Haskett to adopt changes to Chapter W-0: Chapter W-0, pertaining to resident lifetime license requirements, as proposed by “General staff, with the correction with the correction changing “Veteran’s Association” to Provisions” 2 CCR “Veterans Administration”. 406-0 Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Call Vote. 11-0. See Attachment 3

OA 19-069 It was moved by Mr. McDaniel and seconded by Mr. Schafer motion to adopt Chapter W- emergency regulations for Chapter W-9, opening up one new State Wildlife Area and four 9:”Wildlife new and/or expanded State Trust Land properties, as proposed by staff. Properties” 2 CCR Motion Carried by Unanimous Roll-Call Vote. 11-0. 406-9 See Attachment 4

OA 19-070 It was moved by Mr. McDaniel and seconded by Mr. Vigil rescind the previous motion Big Game Season OA 19-053, to return to the status quo. Structure – Eastern Plains Deer Season Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0.

OA 19-0071 It was moved by Mr. Garcia and seconded by Mr. Vigil to approve the 2020-2024 Big Big Game Season Game Season Structure status quo framework for plains deer seasons east of I-25, except Structure – Eastern GMU 140, as proposed by staff. Plains Deer Season Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0.

OA 19-072 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Mr. Schafer to enter executive session Executive Session to consider the purchase of private RFP properties for public purposes as IN authorized by the Open Meetings Law, § 24-6-402(3)(a)(I), CRS.

Motion Carried by Unanimous Roll-Call Vote. 11-0.

OA 19-073 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Mr. McDaniel to exit executive session. Executive Session OUT Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0.

OA 19-074 It was moved by Mr. Vigil and seconded by Ms. Haskett to approve the Director’s Approval of initial funding recommendations for the 2019 Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program RFP, with Colorado Wildlife the understanding that additional research will be conducted for each proposal over the Habitat Program – coming months, and that a final funding approval will be required at our November RFP – Commission meeting. Recommended Projects Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0

OA 19-075 It was moved by Mr. McDaniel and seconded by Mr. Schafer to approve Commission

3 OA 19-075 It was moved by Mr. McDaniel and seconded by Mr. Schafer to approve Commission CPW Planning Policy "State Park, Recreation Area and State Wildlife Area Planning" and rescind the Parks Policy Board Policy A-1 OZ "Park Management Planning." Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote 11-0.

OA 19-076 It was moved by Ms. Hauser and seconded by Mr. Vigil to approve the consent Consent Agenda agenda.

Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote 11-0. See Attachment 5 OA 19-077 It was moved by Mr. Schafer and seconded by Mr. Vigil to enter executive session Executive Session to receive legal advice regarding compliance with HB18-1198 (Best Practices for IN Boards and Commissions) as authorized by the Open Meetings Law,§ 24-6- . 402(3)(a)(II), CRS. Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0.

OA 19-078 It was moved by Mr. Bray and seconded by Mr. Schafer to exit executive session. Executive Session OUT Motion Carried by Unanimous Voice Vote. 11-0.

The Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting adjourned at 2:56 pm on Friday, September 6th, 2019

espectf ully sub t � �� � 211'�,I Marvin McDanielZ?tl: � on behalf of Jim Vigil, Secretary Parks and Wildlife Commission

APPROVED:

Michelle Zimmerma Parks and Wildlife

4 Attachment 1

FILING - 09/25/2019

FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER P-1 - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS AND WATERS

# 100 - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS

A. Definitions

1. “Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands” shall mean, whenever used throughout these regulations, all parks and outdoor recreation lands and waters under the administration and jurisdiction of the Division of Parks and Wildlife.

2. “Wearable Personal Flotation Device” shall mean a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device that is intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body. A personal flotation device labeled or marked as Type I, II, III, or V (with Type I, II, or III performance) is considered a wearable personal flotation device as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33, Parts 175 and 181(2014).

B. When these regulations provide that an activity is prohibited except as posted or permitted as posted, the Division will control these activities by posting signs identifying the prohibited or authorized activities, specifying the affected area and the basis for the posting. The Division will apply the following criteria in determining if an activity will be restricted or authorized pursuant to posting:

1. Public safety or welfare.

2. Potential impacts to wildlife, parks or outdoor recreation resources.

3. Remediation of prior impacts to wildlife, parks or outdoor recreation resources.

4. Whether the activity will unreasonably interfere with existing authorized activities or third party agreements.

5. Whether the activity will provide additional public benefits.

C. It shall be prohibited:

1. To enter, use or occupy Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands when same are posted against such entry, use or occupancy. (Access to Parks and Outdoor Recreation lands and waters is generally allowed between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. Restricted access generally will be allowed during other hours for camping and fishing.)

2. To remove, destroy, mutilate, modify or deface any structure, water control device, poster, notice, sign or marker, tree, shrub or other plant or vegetation, including dead timber and forest litter, or any object of archaeological, geological, historical, zoological or natural/environmental value or interest on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands. (This regulation does not include removal of firewood from designated firewood areas, noxious weeds as defined by statute, or recreational gold mining within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, except where prohibited as indicated by posted signs.)

1 3. To remove, destroy or harass any wildlife or livestock on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands. (Hunting will be allowed in areas designated by the Division during hunting seasons.)

CAMPING

4. To camp or to park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands with the intention (or for the purpose) of camping other than on areas designated for camping; or to leave a set-up camp, motor vehicle, trailer or camper unattended for more than twenty-four (24) hours, unless otherwise posted.

a. No individual may camp or park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on a state park for more than fourteen (14) days in any twenty-eight (28) day period on a single park, except that extensions totaling no more than a maximum of fourteen (14) additional days may be permitted by the park manager, as a one-time exception. For the purposes of this regulation, an individual is defined as any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant. This limit does not apply to multiple sites reserved for the same day by an individual or group pursuant to regulation # 704(2).

LITTERING

5. To leave fish or fish entrails or debris in or on the ice-covered or open waters of lakes, reservoirs or streams located within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands.

6. To leave any residentially or commercially generated garbage or trash or any other litter generated outside a park or recreation area anywhere within a park or recreation area.

FIRES

7. To build or tend fires within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands, except in fully enclosed vehicles; or in designated sites in Division-furnished grills or fireplaces; or in hibachis, charcoal grills, stoves and other metal containers, unless otherwise prohibited by these regulations.

8. To allow a fire to burn in a careless manner; to leave any fire unattended; or to fail to completely extinguish any fire on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands.

9. To discharge or use fireworks of any kind or nature within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands (except special displays approved by the Director; subject to provisions of local political subdivision regulations).

COMMERCIAL USE

10. To use Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands for a commercial purpose, except:

a. Special resource use which shall be authorized by the Commission on a case-by- case basis at a public meeting of the Commission (i.e., mining, timber cutting, grazing, haying, and other similar uses.)

b. Uses authorized pursuant to concession contracts issued in accordance with state procurement and fiscal rules; or

2 c. Pursuant to a cooperative agreement with the Division. Commercial use which conflicts with area management plans will not be approved.

d. For incidental commercial services that:

(1) Are provided by a commercial entity that is providing services incidental to the public use and operation of a State Park. Such services include: renting of pack animals or their services to remove harvested animals; vehicle and vessel repair; locksmith and tow services; vessel launch, retrieval or recovery services; product deliver services; and ride sharing or taxi services;

(2) The commercial entity does not solicit for business at, or use the name of, a State Park(s) for advertising;

(3) The commercial entity maintains a separate place of business; and

(4) The incidental commercial service is not one for which the provider is required by law to obtain a guide or outfitter license.

(5) Incidental commercial services does not include commercial boat launch and load services at .

BOAT DOCKS

11. To fish from boat ramps or boat docks located within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands or to otherwise use such ramps or docks in a manner contrary to the intended use.

GLASSWARE

12. For any person to carry or possess any glassware within the confines of a public swimming area, bathing area or designated water skiing beach.

NIGHT ACTIVITY

13. To occupy a parking site with a motorized vehicle between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless such person and all other occupants arriving in such vehicle are actively engaged in fishing or boating.

SWIM BEACH

14. For any person:

a. To swim or bathe in any Parks and Outdoor Recreation waters, except in areas designated for such use.

b. To build or tend any kind of fire on any swim beach.

c. To fish from any swim beach.

d. To allow any child under the age of 12 years to be on a swim beach unless accompanied by an adult.

e. Definitions as used in this regulation, unless the context requires otherwise:

3 (1) “Swim Beach” - For the purpose of this regulation, “swim beach” means a portion of a natural or impounded body of water designated for swimming, recreational bathing or wading.

AIRCRAFT

15. To land or take off with any type of aircraft on any Parks and Outdoor Recreation lands and waters, except as specifically authorized by these regulations or in case of emergency. “Aircraft” means any device or equipment that is used or intended to be used for manned flight or to otherwise hold humans aloft for any period of time, including powerless flight, and specifically includes, but is not limited to, airplanes, helicopters, gliders, hot air balloons, hang gliders, parachutes, parasails, kite boards, kite tubes, zip lines and other similar devices or equipment.

ANIMALS/PETS

16. To allow any dog or other pet on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands, unless the same shall be under control and on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length. This requirement for dogs or other pets to be on a six-foot leash shall not apply when the animal is confined in a vehicle or vessel or within the boundaries of the designated dog off leash area at or the designated dog off leash area at . Further, it shall be unlawful to allow a dog or other pet within any area used as a swimming or water-ski beach. Any person having a dog or other pet creating a nuisance or disturbance or who fails to properly control a dog or other pet may be evicted from the park or recreation area. This provision shall not apply to dogs while being used in hunting, field trials, or while being trained on lands open to such use.

17. To bring horses, mules, donkeys or burros into or allow same on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands, except on areas or trails designated for such use.

18. To turn livestock onto or allow grazing on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands without permission from the Commission.

19. For any handler of any dog to fail to immediately collect, remove, and properly dispose of all dog or pet feces from, or near, any developed park sites including campgrounds, picnic area, dog training areas, and designated trails.

DUMP STATIONS/OTHER UTILITIES

20. To empty wastewater holding tanks, fill water holding tanks or otherwise use any parks and outdoor recreation dump station or utility without a valid park pass and valid camping permit or camping reservation.

BEARS

21. Where necessary to prevent or address bear/human interactions or related issues, the park manager may designate all or a portion of any state park where: food, trash and equipment used to cook or store food must be kept sealed in a hard-sided vehicle, in a camping unit that is constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or in a food storage box provided by the park for those persons entering the park in something other than a hard- sided vehicle or appropriate camping unit. This restriction does not apply to food that is being transported, consumed, or prepared for consumption. A hard-sided vehicle is defined as: the trunk of an automobile, the cab of a pickup truck, the interior of a motor home, fifth wheel, camping trailer or pickup camper. A hard-sided vehicle does not

4 include any type of tent, pop-up campers or pickup campers with nylon, canvas, or other pliable materials, car top carriers or camper shells on the back of pickup trucks.

QUIET HOURS

22. Quiet hours will be enforced from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.; and all generators, loud radios or other loud noises that may disturb the peace are prohibited during these hours.

ABANDONED PROPERTY

23. It shall be unlawful to leave any personal property unattended on Parks and Outdoor Recreation land or water for more than twenty-four (24) hours.

a. If such property is left unattended for more than twenty-four (24) hours, it will be considered abandoned.

b. Removal and storage will be at the expense of the owner.

c. All abandoned personal property, other than motor vehicles, which is not claimed within six months shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder at a public auction, notice of which (including time, place, and a brief description of such property) shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county wherein said public auction is to be held at least ten days prior to such auction. All funds generated shall be deposited in the Parks Cash Fund.

d. Abandoned motor vehicles will be handled in accordance with Article 4, Part, 18 of Title 42, C.R.S.

MODELS

24. It shall be unlawful to operate radio-controlled and/or fuel-propelled models, except in designated areas.

CLIMBING HARDWARE

25. It shall be unlawful to place fixed or permanent rock climbing hardware, unless the climber first obtains a Special-Activities Permit from the park manager. Removal of previously placed fixed or permanent climbing hardware is prohibited.

PARKING

26. To park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper in any area other than a designated parking area.

BIKING

27. To bike in any area other than in a designated biking area or on a designated road or trail.

ALCOHOL

28. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on lands and waters under the supervision, administration, and/or jurisdiction of the Division is permitted with the following exceptions:

5 a. It shall be prohibited to consume alcoholic beverages on any archery or firearm range unless specifically authorized by a concession contract, cooperative agreement or special activities permit, and then only allowed in areas specifically designated by the contract, agreement, or permit.

b. It shall be prohibited to sell and/or dispense alcoholic beverages on any lands and waters under the supervision, administration, and/or jurisdiction of the Division unless specifically authorized by a concession contract, cooperative agreement, or special activities permit, and then only allowed in areas specifically designated by the contract, agreement, or permit and the applicant party has obtained all appropriate licenses and permits to sell and/or dispense alcoholic beverages.

c. It shall be prohibited to be present on any lands and waters under the supervision, administration, and/or jurisdiction of the Division when under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance to the degree that may endanger oneself or another person, damage property or resources, or may cause unreasonable interference with another person’s enjoyment of any lands or waters under the supervision, administration, and/or jurisdiction of the Division.

PARK-SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS

D. In addition to the general land and water regulations, the following restrictions shall also apply:

1. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area a. Except in established campgrounds where toilet facilities are provided, all overnight campers must provide and use a portable toilet device capable of carrying human waste out of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Contents of the portable toilet must be emptied in compliance with law and may not be deposited within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, unless at a facility specifically designated by the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. b. Building or tending fires is allowed pursuant to regulation # 100b.7., except at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area fire containers must have at least a two inch rigid side. Fire containers must be elevated up off the ground. c. Swimming is permitted in the Arkansas River from the confluence of the East Fork/Lake Fork of the Arkansas within the boundaries of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. All persons swimming within designated whitewater parks and all persons under the age of 13 swimming anywhere in the Arkansas River within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area must wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device. d. No motorboats shall be permitted on the Arkansas River from the confluence of the East Fork/Lake Fork of the Arkansas to the west end of Pueblo Reservoir. e. Innertubes, air mattresses, and similar devices are permitted on the Arkansas River from the confluence of the East Fork/Lake Fork of the Arkansas within the boundaries of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. All occupants of these devices must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device. f. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use. g. Recreational gold mining within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is allowed, except where prohibited as indicated by posted signs.

2. a. No dogs or other pets shall be permitted in the wildlife refuge area.

6 b. Visitors shall be required to remain on designated trails and boardwalks in the wildlife refuge area. c. No fishing or boating shall be permitted in the wildlife refuge area. d. Visitors shall be required to remain on the designated trails on Barr Lake Dam. e. No horses shall be permitted on the Barr Lake Dam. f. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less shall be permitted. g. Only shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for waterfowl hunting during the regular waterfowl hunting seasons, in the areas and at the times posted. h. Shotguns loaded with birdshot may also be used for dove hunting in the areas and at the times posted. i. All hunters must register prior to beginning hunting and check out at the conclusion of hunting, at the hunter registration area.

3. a. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

4. Cameo Shooting and Education Complex a. Public access is allowed only from sunrise to sunset, except as otherwise authorized by an approved Special Activity or Commercial Use Permit. b. All fires may be prohibited, as posted, to comply with current burn restrictions. c. Camping is prohibited, except when authorized by an approved Special Activity or Commercial Use Permit, and then only allowed in areas specifically designated on the permit. d. Dogs are prohibited outside of vehicles, unless specifically authorized by an approved Special Activity or Commercial Use Permit, and then only allowed in areas specifically designated on the permit. e. Hunting is prohibited, except in the area north of, and no closer than 100 yards of, the Coal Canyon Main Canyon Divide. f. All persons must adhere to range safety rules, as posted. g. The possession of marijuana is prohibited. h. Biking is allowed in designated areas only, as posted.

5. Castlewood Canyon State Park a. No dogs or other pets shall be permitted in the East Canyon area. b. No horses shall be permitted in the east canyon area. c. It shall be unlawful to climb, traverse, or rappel, on or from rock formations in the East Canyon area. d. Visitors shall be required to remain on the designated trails in the East Canyon area.

6. Chatfield State Park a. Entrance to and exit from the dog off leash areas are permitted only at designated access points. b. A handler may bring a maximum of three dogs at one time into the designated dog off leash area. c. Handlers must possess a leash and at least one waste bag for each dog in the designated dog off leash area. d. Sport dog trainers shall obtain a special use permit to access and use the designated upland and flat-water sport dog training areas.

7 e. Handlers in the dog off leash area and the sport dog training areas must have a visible and valid dog off leash annual pass or dog off leash daily pass. f. Fishing is prohibited on the ponds within the dog off leash area. g. Only pistols or other mechanisms incapable of discharging live ammunition may be used at the dog training area. h. A valid permit is required to launch or land any hot-air balloon. i. Only float tubes or craft propelled by hand shall be permitted on the ponds within the park, excluding the main reservoir.

7. Cherry Creek State Park a. Entrance to and exit from the dog off leash areas is permitted only at designated access points. b. A handler may bring a maximum of three dogs at one time into the designated dog off leash area. c. Handlers must possess a leash and at least one waste bag for each dog in the designated dog off leash area. d. Sport dog trainers shall obtain a special use permit to access and use the designated upland sport dog training area. e. Handlers in the dog off leash area and the sport dog training area must have a visible and valid dog off leash annual pass or dog off leash daily pass. f. Use of shotgun shells on the trap/skeet range with shot size larger than size 7 is prohibited. g. Only pistols or other mechanisms incapable of discharging live ammunition may be used at the dog training area.

8. State Park a. Dogs and other pets shall be prohibited except leashed dogs and pets shall be permitted in the developed areas of the park and on the following select trails only: Acorn Alley, Way, Raccoon Ridge, and that portion of Soaring Kestral west of the eastern most intersection with Bobcat Way. All visitors that have dogs or other pets on the select trails must have in their possession at least one waste bag per animal. b. Smoking shall be limited to developed areas only and shall not be permitted in the backcountry, or on the archery range, parking lot or trail system. c. Hunting shall be prohibited. d. It shall be unlawful to climb, traverse or rappel on or from rock formations. e. Any person 17 years of age or older who is shooting on the field/3D portion of the archery range must obtain and maintain on one’s person a proper and valid daily or annual Cheyenne Mountain Park archery range individual permit. f. Public access is prohibited on the archery range from sunset to sunrise. g. Any person 16 years of age or younger entering the archery range must be under adult supervision at all times. h. Broadheads, crossbows, and firearms, including, but not limited to, BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles, are prohibited on the archery range. i. No dogs or other pets shall be permitted on the archery range.

9. Crawford State Park a. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

10. Eldorado Canyon State Park a. The use of all portable grills and stoves (including, but not limited to, charcoal, gas, and wood) is prohibited outside of designated high-use pads. b. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through March 31, only hand-held bows and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used

8 for hunting during hunting seasons in the western portion of the parks known as crescent meadows. c. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only primitive weapons (hand-held bow and muzzle-loading rifles) may be used to hunt big game animals in the western portion of Eldorado Canyon State Park known as Crescent Meadows.

11. Eleven Mile State Recreation Area a. It shall be unlawful, except by law enforcement officers on official duty, to operate or park snowmobiles on land or on the frozen water surface of the reservoir, unless otherwise posted at the park entrances. b. It shall be unlawful to operate or occupy boats on the surface of the reservoir from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise. c. It shall be unlawful to enter upon, use or occupy the islands on the reservoir. d. It shall be unlawful to enter, use or occupy the lands or waters of Eleven Mile State Recreation Area lying to the east of the restrictive buoy line. e. Water skiing is prohibited on Eleven Mile Reservoir. f. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

12. Golden Gate Canyon a. No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes within Golden Gate Canyon State Park, except as part of an organized class in canoeing sponsored by the Division. b. In Jefferson County, excluding the 160-acre parcel known as the Vigil Ranch and the posted strip of land along Gilpin County Road 2: During deer and seasons, any lawful method of hunting may be used for hunting such big game; and beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of hunting may be used during hunting seasons for small game, in areas not posted as prohibiting such use or uses. Provided further that hunters must visit the designated check station to check in prior to hunting and check out after hunting. c. During deer and elk seasons that are in the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of hunting deer and elk may be used in areas not posted as prohibiting such use in that portion of Golden Gate Canyon State Park located in Gilpin County, otherwise known as the Green Ranch. Only hunters selected through a special drawing prior to the beginning of big game seasons are permitted to hunt the Green Ranch portion of Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

13. Harvey Gap State Recreation Area

a. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 20 horsepower or less shall be permitted on Harvey Gap Reservoir. b. Water skiing is prohibited on Harvey Gap Reservoir. c. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

14. Highline Canal State Trail a. No swimming, tubing or rafting shall be permitted. b. No fires shall be permitted.

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15. a. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric motors shall be permitted on Mack Mesa Reservoir. b. Boats shall be prohibited on Highline Lake from the first day in October through the last day in February, except that hand-propelled craft may be used to set out and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl in the area open to hunting. c. Only shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for waterfowl hunting during the regular waterfowl hunting seasons, in the areas and at the times posted. d. Small game hunting is also allowed at Highline Lake State Park, using only shotguns, in the areas and at the times posted. e. All hunters must register prior to beginning hunting and check out at the conclusion of hunting, at the hunter registration area.

16. Jackson Lake State Park a. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

17. James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park a. Colorado River Wildlife Area (1) In accordance with applicable management plans, no dogs or other pets shall be permitted, except on designated trails. (2) No fires shall be permitted. (3) No swimming shall be permitted. (4) In accordance with applicable management plans, public access is restricted to designated roads and trails from March 15 to May 30 of each year. (5) No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes. b. Fruita, Connected Lakes, Corn Lake and Island Acres Sections (1) Except for the swim area at Island Acres, only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric motors shall be permitted. (2) Only shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for waterfowl hunting during the regular waterfowl hunting seasons, in the areas and at the times posted. All hunters must hunt from designated blinds and hunters with reservations take priority. (3) Hunting is prohibited in Fruita and Connected Lakes sections. c. 34 Road Parcel (1) No public access except for waterfowl hunting on weekends during designated waterfowl hunting seasons. (2) Only shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for waterfowl hunting during the regular waterfowl hunting seasons, in the areas and at the times posted. Waterfowl hunters must have a valid reservation to hunt the 34 Road blind. (3) Hunters may hunt from designated blinds only. (4) All other use of this property is prohibited. d. Pear Park Section (1) No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes between 30 Road and 29 Road. (2) Only shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for waterfowl hunting during the regular waterfowl hunting seasons, in the areas and at the

10 times posted. All hunters must hunt from designated blinds and hunters with reservations take priority.

18. John Martin Reservoir State Recreation Area a. No public access shall be permitted on the north shore area of John Martin Reservoir State Recreation Area from the first day of November through March 15 of every year or as posted except to retrieve downed waterfowl. b. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric motors shall be permitted on Lake Hasty. c. No unauthorized boats, rafts, or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on the waters below John Martin Dam to the Arkansas River bridge. d. No public access shall be permitted east of the waterfowl closure line to the dam from the first day of November through March 15 of every year or as posted except to retrieve downed waterfowl.

19. a. Jumping, diving or swinging from cliffs, ledges or man-made structures is prohibited, including, but not limited to, boat docks, marina infrastructure and the railroad trestle in Turkey Creek. b. Innertubes, air mattresses and similar devices are permitted, below the dam on that part of the Arkansas River within the boundaries of Pueblo State Recreation Area. All occupants of these devices must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device. c. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

20. a. Boats shall be prohibited on Horseshoe Reservoir from the first Monday in November through the last day of migratory waterfowl seasons, except as posted and except that hand-propelled craft may be used to set out and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl on the areas of such lakes open to hunting of migratory waterfowl. b. Water skiing is prohibited on Horseshoe Reservoir. c. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons west from a north-south line corresponding with the existing barbed-wire fence between Horseshoe Lake and Martin Lake.

21. a. During any authorized big game hunting season, any lawful method of hunting deer, elk, and bear may be used in areas not posted as prohibiting such use in Lone Mesa State Park. Only hunters who possess a valid Lone Mesa State Park hunting permit are permitted to hunt.

22. a. During deer and elk seasons, any lawful method of hunting may be used for hunting such big game; and beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of hunting may be used during hunting seasons for small game, in areas not posted

11 as prohibiting such use or uses; except that hunting is not permitted on Saturdays and Sundays. b. During the spring turkey hunt at Lory State Park, it shall be permitted to hunt turkey by legal methods on Mondays and Tuesdays only. All other days of the week shall be closed to spring turkey hunting.

23. a. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats, boats with electric trolling motors and boats with gasoline motors operated at a wakeless speed shall be permitted on Mancos Reservoir. b. Water skiing is prohibited on Mancos Reservoir.

24. a. No dogs or other pets shall be permitted outside of the developed facilities area. b. It shall be unlawful, except by law enforcement officers on official duty, to operate snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles. c. No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes within Mueller State Park. d. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of controlled hunting may be used, during hunting seasons, in areas not prohibiting such use on Mueller State Park. Hunters may access the posted hunting area only from Trail 5 at the Visitor Center, Trail 11 at the Livery parking lot or Lost Pond Picnic Area and Trail 13 at the group campground. All weapons must be completely unloaded when the hunter is outside the posted hunting area boundary.

25. Navajo State Park a. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

26. North Sterling State Park a. Boats shall be prohibited on North Sterling Reservoir from the first Monday in November through the last day of migratory waterfowl seasons, except as posted and except that hand-propelled craft may be used to set out and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl on the areas of such lakes open to hunting of migratory waterfowl. b. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting in areas not prohibiting such use on North Sterling State Park, except as follows: (i) Hunting is prohibited from the dam, and (ii) Hunting is prohibited from the frozen surface of the lake.

27. a. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

28. a. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats, boats with electric trolling motors and boats with gasoline motors operated at a wakeless speed shall be permitted. b. Water skiing is prohibited on Pearl Lake. c. During deer and elk seasons, any lawful method of hunting may be used for hunting such big game; and beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of

12 hunting may be used during hunting seasons for small game, in areas not posted as prohibiting such use or uses.

29. a. No boats, rafts, or other floating devices shall be permitted on any waters within the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Recreation Site, below Ridgway Dam. b. On all areas of the park east of Highway 550: during deer and elk seasons, any lawful method of hunting may be used for hunting such big game; and, during the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of hunting may be used during hunting seasons for small game, in areas not posted as prohibiting such use or uses. c. During any authorized hunting season from October 1 to April 30 of each year, and any approved special season, any lawful method of hunting may be used on all lands at Ridgway State Park open to public access west of Ridgway Reservoir, except that the area bounded by Dallas Creek on the south and the site closure signs on the north shall be closed to all hunting. d. During any authorized waterfowl hunting season from October 1 to April 30 of each year, and any approved special season, waterfowl hunting shall be permitted within the Dallas Creek Recreation Site at Ridgway State Park; except that hunting shall be prohibited between the park road and U.S. Highway 550 and in other areas posted as prohibiting such use. e. During approved special seasons, any lawful method of hunting may be used in the following areas (or special hunting zones) as defined: (i) (Zone 1) Elk Ridge Mesa, including the closed Elk Ridge Campground, and (ii) (Zone 2) That area bounded by a distance of 100 yards south of park headquarters, on the north; Ridgway Reservoir on the west; ¼ mile from Colorado Highway 550 on the south; and ¼ mile from the main park road on the east and, (iii) That area bounded by Ridgway reservoir's main cove on the north; ¼ mile from the Elk Ridge road on the west; the intersection of the Elk Ridge and main park roads on the south; and ¼ mile from the main park road on the east at Ridgway State Park and, (iv) The Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Recreation site at Ridgway State Park.

30. a. It shall be unlawful to climb, traverse, or rappel on or from rock formations.

31. a. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

32. a. No dogs or other pets shall be permitted. b. No fires shall be permitted. c. It shall be unlawful to climb, traverse or rappel on or from rock formations.

33. Saint Vrain State Park a. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric motors shall be permitted, except on Blue Heron Reservoir. b. Only hand or trailer launched vessels with electric or gasoline motors operated at a wakeless speed shall be permitted on Blue Heron Reservoir.

34. Spinney Mountain State Recreation Area

13 a. It shall be unlawful, except by law enforcement officers on official duty, to operate or park snowmobiles on land or on the frozen water surface of the reservoir, unless otherwise posted at the park entrances. b. It shall be unlawful to operate or occupy boats on the surface of the reservoir from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise. c. It shall be unlawful to enter upon, use or occupy the islands on the reservoir. d. It shall be unlawful to enter, use or occupy the lands or waters of Spinney Mountain State Recreation Area between November 16 and April 30, unless the reservoir is ice-free and the area is otherwise posted as open for public use. e. It shall be unlawful to enter, use or occupy the lands or waters of Spinney Mountain State Recreation Area between the hours of one hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, or as otherwise posted. f. Water skiing is prohibited on Spinney Mountain Reservoir. g. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

35. a. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons on the western half of the reservoir.

36. a. No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes within The State Forest, except that wakeless boating shall be allowed on North Michigan Reservoir. b. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats, boats with electric trolling motors and boats with gasoline motors operated at a wakeless speed shall be permitted on North Michigan Reservoir. c. Water skiing is prohibited on North Michigan Reservoir. d. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

37. a. No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes within the park.

38. Steamboat Lake State Park a. During deer and elk seasons, any lawful method of hunting may be used for hunting such big game; and from the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, any lawful method of hunting may be used during hunting seasons for small game, in areas not posted as prohibiting such use or uses.

39. a. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

40. a. Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric motors shall be permitted. b. Water skiing is prohibited on Sylvan Lake.

14 c. During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use.

41. , Archery Range a. Dogs or other pets are prohibited. b. Smoking is prohibited. c. Broadheads, crossbows, and firearms, including, but not limited to, BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles are prohibited. d. Any person 16 years of age or younger, must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times. e. Public access is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. f. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

42. a. During the period beginning the Tuesday after Labor Day and continuing through the Friday prior to Memorial Day, only bows and arrows including crossbow and hand-held bow, unless otherwise restricted, and shotguns loaded with birdshot may be used for hunting during hunting seasons, and only in areas not posted as prohibiting such use.

# 101 – SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING PERMITS

A. Public or nonprofit search and rescue organizations shall be permitted to conduct official, sanctioned training activities on state park lands upon completion of a search and rescue training permit application and written park manager approval of the application.

1. The search and rescue training permit application shall include the following information.

a. Organization name and address;

b. Organization representative contact information including name and phone number;

c. Date, time and specific park location of proposed training activities;

d. Roster of participants;

e. Number of vehicles and associated license plate numbers;

f. Training agenda, lesson plan, or other description of proposed activity.

2. The training permit application shall be submitted to the park manager at least 14 days prior to the start of the event.

3. Upon request from park staff, participants shall identify themselves as part of the training activity.

4. Upon approval of the search and rescue training permit application, the park manager may close that portion of the park or recreation area used for the training activity for the duration of the training to the public.

15 5. Participants of such training activities shall be allowed free entrance to any state park or recreation area while engaged in the training activity.

# 102 - AUTHORITY TO CLOSE PARKS LANDS AND WATERS

CLOSURES

A. Any Parks and Outdoor Recreation officer shall have the authority to close any waters on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands to any or all users or to limit the number of boats on any such body of water when he deems it necessary for the safety, protection and welfare of the public. Further, it shall be unlawful for any person to violate such closure.

CAPACITY

B. The Director may establish for each area under the control of the Division, according to facilities, design and/or staffing levels, the number of individuals and/or vehicles or boats allowed in any area or structure at any given time or period. No person shall enter into any area or facility or bring in, or cause to be brought in, any vehicle or boat and/or persons which exceed the capacity established by the Director or when the individual is informed either by signs or by Park staff that such capacity has been met.

#103 – UTILITY AND ROAD EASEMENTS

A. The Director may grant easements for a term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years on properties owned in fee title by the Division, after consideration of the following:

1. financial consideration for the easement represents fair market value and is no more than $100,000;

2. the easement is customary or minor in nature, or is a replacement, modification or confirmation of an existing easement; and

3. the easement is not detrimental to recreational opportunities, the operation of a state park or park administrative facility, or water resources and is in the public interest.

#104 – LEASES

A. The Director may execute documents related to existing leases wherein the Division is either the lessor or lessee, after consideration of the following:

1. the document is a renewal, extension or amendment of an existing lease;

2. the renewal or extension is for a term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years;

3. total consideration for the entire potential term of the renewal, extension or amendment represents fair market value and is no more than $100,000; and

4. the renewal, extension or amendment supports, protects or enhances outdoor recreation, the operation of an administrative facility or related building, or water resources and is in the public interest.

ARTICLE II – GENERAL WATER RESTRICTIONS: USE OF BOATS AND OTHER FLOATING DEVICES AND OTHER USES ON PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION WATERS

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A. All Parks and Outdoor recreation waters are open to boating during migratory waterfowl seasons, except as specified in park-specific restriction regulations 100.C.

VESSELS

B. It shall be unlawful:

UNATTENDED

1. To anchor or beach boats and leave them unattended overnight within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands in areas other than those designated or posted.

LAUNCHING

2. To launch or load within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands any boat from a trailer, car, truck or other conveyance, except at an established launch area if the same is provided.

TAKE-OFF/DROP OFF

C. No person, while operating any vessel, shall park, moor, anchor, stop or operate said vessel so as to be considered a hazard in any area marked as a water ski take-off or drop zone.

D. Use of air-inflated floating devices:

1. It shall be unlawful to use any air-inflated floating device on waters located on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands, except as follows:

a. Innertubes, air mattresses and similar devices may be used in designated swimming areas only, except as follows:

(1) When authorized by park-specific regulations in 100.C.

(2) Inflatable fishing waders may be used as an aid to fishing.

b. All other air-inflated devices capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water shall be of separate multi-compartment construction so as to prohibit air from escaping from one compartment to another. Such devices with a motor attached shall have a rigid motor mount.

LIVING ABOARD VESSELS

E. It shall be unlawful to live aboard any vessel on Parks and Outdoor Recreation lands or waters. For the purpose of this regulation, a “live aboard” is defined as any vessel located within State Parks boundaries used for overnight accommodations between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for more than fourteen (14) days within a forty-five day (45) period. Upon written request from any marina concessionaire, the Director may allow one, or more, “live aboard(s)” occupied by the marina's managerial or supervisory staff, if the Director determines it would be advantageous for the safety and security of the marina's operations.

AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS)

F.

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1. All vessels and other floating devices of any kind, including their contents, motors, trailers and other associated equipment are subject to inspection in accordance with inspection procedures established by the Division prior to launch onto, operation on or departure from any Parks and Outdoor Recreation waters or vessel staging areas.

2. Any nonnative or exotic plant material and any aquatic wildlife species listed in wildlife regulation # W012-C, 2 CCR 406-0, (collectively referred to herein as “aquatic nuisance species” ) found during an inspection shall be removed and properly disposed of in accordance with removal and disposal procedures established by the Division before said vessel or other floating device will be allowed to launch onto, operate on or depart from any Parks and Outdoor Recreation waters or vessel staging areas.

3. Compliance with the above aquatic nuisance species inspection and removal and disposal requirements is an express condition of operation of any vessel or other floating device on Parks and Outdoor Recreation waters. Any person who refuses to permit inspection of their vessel or other floating device, including their contents, motor, trailer, and other associated equipment or to complete any required removal and disposal of aquatic nuisance species shall be prohibited from launching onto or operating the vessel or other floating device on any Parks and Outdoor Recreation water. Further, the vessel or other floating device of any person that refuses to allow inspection or to complete any required removal and disposal of aquatic nuisance species prior to departure from any Parks and Outdoor Recreation water or vessel staging area is subject to quarantine until compliance with said aquatic nuisance species inspection and removal and disposal requirements is completed.

4. Any person operating a vessel or other floating device may be ordered to remove the vessel or device from any Parks and Outdoor recreation water by any authorized agent of the Division if the agent reasonably believes the vessel or other floating device was not properly inspected prior to launch or may otherwise contain aquatic nuisance species. Once removed from the water, the vessel or other floating device, including its contents, motor, trailer and associated equipment shall be subject to inspection for, and the removal and disposal of aquatic nuisance species.

5. It is unlawful for any person to, or to attempt to, launch onto, operate on or remove from any Parks and Outdoor Recreation water or vessel staging area any vessel or other floating device without first submitting the same, including their contents, motors, trailers and other associated equipment to an inspection for aquatic nuisance species, and completing said inspection, if such an inspection is requested by any authorized agent of the Division or required by any sign posted by the Division. Further, it is unlawful for any person to fail to complete the removal and disposal of aquatic nuisance species if such removal and disposal is requested by an authorized agent of the division or required by any sign posted by the Division.

6. It is unlawful for any person to, or to attempt to, launch onto, operate on or remove from any Parks and Outdoor Recreation water or vessel staging area any vessel or other floating device if they know the vessel or other floating device, including their contents, motors, trailers, or other associated equipment contain any aquatic nuisance species.

ARTICLE IV – GENERAL RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO HUNTING, TRAPPING AND THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS ON PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS

# 106

A. It shall be unlawful:

18 WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND FIREWORKS

1. To possess, carry, or discharge explosives, firearms and/or other weapons on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands or Waters in any manner that violates Title 18, C.R.S., or any other applicable law. The lawful carry of concealed handguns by persons in possession of a valid concealed handgun permit, together with valid photo identification, is permitted. The possession or discharge of fireworks is prohibited. The lawful possession and/or discharge of firearms on designated shooting ranges is permitted. Other exceptions pertaining to the possession and/or discharge of firearms on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands or Waters are as follows:

HUNTING/DOG TRAINING

a. Shotguns loaded with birdshot or pistols loaded with blank charges may be used during authorized regattas and field trials or during the training of dogs on designated dog-training areas, except as restricted by park-specific regulations in 100.C.

(i) The use of live birds during the training of dogs is prohibited unless approved by the Division through a Special-Activities Permit.

BOW FISHING (Archery) and Spearfishing:

b. Bows and arrows may be used on designated archery ranges or as a method of fishing in accordance with fishing regulations. Underwater spearfishing may be used as a method of fishing in accordance with fishing regulations. Underwater spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.

HUNT AREAS

c. Park Managers may post an area on a park or recreation area as being closed to hunting due to public safety considerations or sound park management practices.

d. To discharge explosives, firearms, and/or other weapons within 100 yards of any designated campground, picnic area, boat ramp, swimming or water skiing beach or nature trail and study area, except as may be otherwise posted.

e. To discharge explosives, firearms, and/or other weapons from any location so that projectiles are caused to cross over or fall upon Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands.

TRAPPING

f. To place or set traps on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands and Waters, except as authorized by wildlife regulations and with a valid Special-Activities Permit.

RAPTOR HUNTING

g. To hunt by the use of raptors on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands and Waters, except as authorized by wildlife regulations and with a valid Special-Activities Permit.

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FILING - 09/25/2019 Basis and Purpose Chapter P-1 - Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands

Basis and Purpose:

Clarification of the Consecutive Stay Rule for Camping on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands Previous regulations allowed individuals to camp on state park and outdoor recreation lands for no more than 14 days in any forty-five consecutive day period, except when an extension of no more than 14 additional days was approved. However, groups were previously able to circumvent the maximum consecutive stay rule by reserving campsites for 14 days under one group member’s information, and then reserving additional days by another group member.

Through these regulatory changes, CPW staff have clarified multiple aspects of the consecutive stay rule and have removed loopholes that were previously in place. First, the term ‘individual’ has been defined for the purpose of the consecutive stay rule to mean any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant. Second, the regulation now only allows a one-time, maximum of 14-days extension/exception to the consecutive stay rule, per park, by the park manager. Lastly, to ensure consistency between CPW’s camping reservation system and regulation, the period of time during which an individual may camp for a maximum of fourteen days has been modified from a 45-day period to a 28-day period.

Personal Floatation Device Requirement for Swimming Within AHRA Whitewater Parks Swimming is permitted in the Arkansas River from the confluence of the East Fork and Lake Fork, within the boundaries of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA). Additionally, inner tubes, air mattresses, and similar devices may be used in the same section of the river, with the majority of use occurring within four designated whitewater parks.

Previous regulations required all swimmers under the age of 13 and all occupants of inner tubes, air mattresses, and similar devices to wear a personal floatation device while in the Arkansas River within the AHRA. To further improve safety at the four designated whitewater parks, these regulations have been modified to require all persons swimming within a designated AHRA whitewater park, regardless of age, to wear a personal floatation device.

Elimination of dog restriction at Previously, dogs were prohibited at Harvey Gap State Park, unless used for hunting from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Friday before Memorial Day. The former restriction on dogs was due to agricultural water collection that occurred at the reservoir. As such water collection no longer takes place at the reservoir, and to provide consistency with other state parks in the vicinity, the special restriction limiting dogs at Harvey Gap State Park has been eliminated. This change was supported by the Silt Water Conservancy Board, the entity who originally requested the no dogs provision.

Removing the 10 horsepower maximum limit for boaters on Blue Heron Reservoir at St. Vrain State Park Boating on Blue Heron Reservoir at St. Vrain State Park is restricted to no-wake operations only. Previous regulations also prohibited boat motors of more than 10 horsepower at Blue Heron Reservoir. Four years after being open to the public, park staff no longer feel the 10 horsepower restriction is necessary to maintain the water as a safe, high quality fishery given the additional no-wake restriction. Furthermore, sometimes having a larger motor is beneficial for launching and loading boats and getting off the water quickly in the case of storms or other emergencies.

1 The statements of basis and purpose for these regulations can be viewed and copies obtained from the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, Office of the Regulations Manager, Policy and Planning Unit, 1313 Sherman, Room 111, Denver, CO 80203.

The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Parks Act, §§ 33-10-101 to 33-33-113, C.R.S., and specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-10-106, C.R.S.

EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

APPROVED: Michelle Zimmerman Chair

ATTEST: James Vigil Secretary

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FILING - 09/25/2019

FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER P-7 - PASSES, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES RELATING TO PASSES, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS

VEHICLE PASSES

# 700 - VEHICLE PASS

1. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations or by Colorado Revised Statutes, no motor vehicle shall be brought onto any state recreation area or state park unless a valid parks pass issued by the Division is properly attached or displayed in the vehicle. Passes that are designed to be affixed to the windshield shall be attached to the extreme lower right-hand corner of the vehicle’s windshield in a position so that the pass may be observed and identified. For an annual affixed vehicle pass, including an aspen leaf annual pass to be properly attached to a windshield it must be permanently affixed. A state parks annual hang tag pass must be hung from the rear-view mirror so that the pass may be observed and identified. Any vehicle whereby a pass cannot be secured inside the passenger compartment or hung from a rear-view mirror shall be treated as a special case, but evidence of a pass shall be required on the person or in the vehicle.

(A) As referenced in this chapter, “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

2. No vehicle pass shall be required for:

a. Any snowmobile as defined in section 33-14-101, C.R.S.;

b. Any off-highway vehicle as defined in section 33-14.5-101(3), C.R.S.;

c. Any government-owned vehicle, emergency vehicle, or law enforcement vehicle on official business;

d. Any commercial delivery vehicle delivering goods to the park or a park concessionaire when the goods are directly related to the operation of the park or concession;

e. Any resident’s vehicle displaying a Colorado disabled veteran’s license plate pursuant to section 42-3-213(5)(a), C.R.S., and as provided for in section 33-12-106(1), C.R.S.;

f. Any vehicle bringing a holder of a Columbine, Centennial, Blue Spruce, Volunteer or Military Pass issued pursuant to # 701 into a state recreation area or state park.

g. Any vehicle that is not required to have a vehicle pass pursuant to the special activity regulation # 703;

h. Any vehicle entering a state recreation area or state park pursuant to # 712-4.

i. Any vehicle that is exclusively towed. j. Any vehicle occupied by a veteran or current or reserve member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, on the State observance of Veteran’s Day. At least one form of past or present military identification shall be presented at the Park entrance. Acceptable forms of military identification include: (1) DD214;

(2) DD Form 2;

(3) DD Form 2765;

(4) Active, retired or veteran military identification cards;

(5) A current Colorado Driver’s License or state issued identification card with the word ‘Veteran’ printed on it as specified in 42-2-303 (5)(a), C.R.S.;

(6) VA medical card;

(7) The display of military license plates.

k. Any Division employee, volunteer or hired contractor vehicle when such vehicle is used for the purposes of accomplishing work duties.

l. Any vehicle owned by a concession owner or employee or any contractor working for a concession when such vehicle is used for the purposes of accomplishing work duties.

m. Any vehicle entering the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex.

3. The types of annual vehicle passes available from the Division are as follows:

a. An Aspen Leaf annual vehicle pass as provided for in section 33-12-103, C.R.S.; and

b. An annual affixed vehicle pass, which is available for any vehicle except passenger vans and buses operated by a commercial business, and

c. A state parks annual hang tag pass, which can be used for any vehicle except passenger vans and buses operated by a commercial business. State parks annual hang tag passes are issued to individuals, not vehicles. Only one vehicle at a time can use an annual hang tag pass.

(1) Commercial passenger vans and buses are eligible to purchase daily, but not annual, vehicle passes.

(2) School buses on official school outings, passenger vans and buses operated by a nonprofit corporation or organization as defined in 13-21-115.5 (3), C.R.S., and passenger vans and buses operated by any government agency are eligible for either daily or annual affixed vehicle passes.

4. Daily vehicle passes are as follows:

a. A fee of $8.00 per vehicle for any vehicle except for:

(1) Passenger vans and buses operated by a commercial business; (2) A $1.00 per vehicle capacity fee will be added to the cost of daily vehicle passes at Cherry Creek, Chatfield, and Boyd Lake State Recreation Areas, and Eldorado Canyon State Parks.

b. School buses on official school outings, passenger vans and buses operated by a nonprofit corporation or organization as defined in 13-21-115.5 (3), C.R.S., and passenger vans and buses operated by any government agency are eligible to purchase a daily vehicle pass.

c. For passenger vans and buses operated by a commercial business, the daily vehicle pass fee will be based upon the number of passengers on-board. The fee shall be $10.00 for up to fifteen passengers on-board, $40.00 for sixteen to thirty passengers on-board, and $50.00 for more than thirty passengers on-board.

5. An annual affixed vehicle pass or state parks annual hang tag pass shall be issued and, by appropriate language, authorize entrance by motor vehicle to all state recreation areas and state parks during the period beginning on the date of purchase through the last day of the same month in the following year. Such authorization shall apply to the user and all passengers in the motor vehicle to which the pass is affixed or displayed. One pass shall cover all state recreation areas and state parks.

6. Additional affixed annual vehicle passes may be issued to an owner or to the owner’s immediate family members. Additional annual affixed vehicle passes authorize entrance by motor vehicle to all state recreation areas and state parks during the period beginning on the date of purchase of the additional pass through the expiration date of the associated original full-priced annual affixed pass or state parks annual hang tag pass. Owners of school buses, passenger vans and buses owned by a nonprofit corporation or organization as defined in 13-21-115.5 (3), C.R.S., and passenger vans and buses owned by any government agency are limited to purchasing no more than two additional annual affixed vehicle passes at a reduced fee per each annual affixed vehicle pass purchased at the full fee. For the purpose of this regulation, “immediate family members” are defined as spouses and children with valid driver’s licenses living at the same address. “Owner” is defined as the person whose name appears on the registration of both the original vehicle for which an annual affixed pass was purchased and the additional vehicle, or a person who can provide proof of ownership of the original and the additional vehicle at a designated Division office.

7. If the motor vehicle for which an annual affixed vehicle pass or additional affixed vehicle pass was issued is sold or traded, or if the pass is lost or destroyed during the period in which it is valid, the person to whom the pass was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof, upon signing an affidavit reciting where and by whom it was issued and the circumstances under which it was lost or traded. Upon payment of a fee of $5.00, a new affixed pass effective for the remainder of the period that the lost or destroyed pass would have been valid may be issued only by the Division to the original owner of such pass.

8. If a state parks annual hang tag pass is lost or destroyed during the period for which it is valid, the person whom the pass was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof, upon signing an affidavit where and by whom it was issued and the circumstances under which it was lost or destroyed. Upon payment of a fee of $60.00, a new pass effective for the remainder of the period the lost or destroyed pass would have been valid may be issued only by the Division to the original owner of such pass. Only one duplicate state parks annual hang tag pass will be issued per period for which the original pass was valid.

9. A daily park pass, valid for one day only, shall authorize entrance by motor vehicle to the state recreation areas and state parks by the user and all passengers in the motor vehicle to which the pass is affixed during the day used and until 12:00 P.M. (noon) the following day. 10. A no fee pass shall be issued to any vehicle towed or carried in by a motor home if a camping permit or proof of a campsite reservation is presented at an attended visitor center, office or entrance station. The no fee pass, valid for the same time period as the camping permit or camping reservation, shall authorize entrance by motor vehicle to the state recreation areas and state parks by the user and all passengers in the motor vehicle to which the pass is affixed. For the purpose of this regulation, motor home means a vehicle designed to provide temporary living quarters and which is built into, as an integral part of or a permanent attachment to, a motor vehicle chassis or van.

INDIVIDUAL PASSES

# 701 - INDIVIDUAL PASSES

1. Individuals entering state recreation areas and state parks by means other than a motor vehicle, such as on foot, bicycle, horseback, etc., may enter without purchasing a parks pass, except as otherwise required by these regulations. No individual pass shall be required under the circumstances identified in regulation # 700-2.a. through # 700-2.e. and # 700-2.g. through # 700- 2.l.

2. A Columbine, Centennial, Blue Spruce, Volunteer or Military Pass is issued to an individual person and not a specific vehicle. These shall authorize entrance by motor vehicle, when and where motor vehicle access is permitted, to all state recreation areas and state parks or for other forms of individual access, when in possession of the pass holder. Such authorization shall apply to the holder of the pass and all the passengers in, and the driver of, the motor vehicle carrying the holder of such pass. The pass must be continuously displayed in the manner described on the pass. A Columbine, Centennial, Blue Spruce, Volunteer or Military Pass is transferable from motor vehicle to motor vehicle as long as the pass holder is present in the vehicle.

3. Any resident of the state who is a first responder with a permanent occupational disability as defined in state statute 33-4-104.5 (2) may obtain, free of charge, a Blue Spruce annual pass, also known as a Columbine annual pass for first responders pursuant to 33-12-103.5 (2.5), C.R.S. The pass will only remain valid as long as the individual maintains their Colorado residency as defined in 33- 1-102 (38) (a), C.R.S.

a. In order to qualify for a Blue Spruce annual parks pass, a resident must provide the following written proof to the Division:

(1) The “Initial Disability Administration Decision” form from the Fire and Police Pension Association that specifies a permanent occupational disability; or

(2) For residents that are not members of the Fire and Police Pension Association, a fully completed Division “First Responder Affidavit” signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that their permanent disability or disease was obtained while on active-duty.

4. A disabled resident may obtain a Columbine annual pass pursuant to 33-12-103.5, C.R.S. A resident who qualifies for a Centennial annual pass may obtain such pass as provided for in this regulation. A Columbine or a Centennial annual parks pass shall be issued following the Division’s receipt of a completed application from a qualified resident of the state and the payment of the necessary fee. The pass will only remain valid as long as the individual maintains their Colorado residency as defined in 33-1-102 (38) (a), C.R.S. a. In order to qualify for a Columbine annual parks pass, a resident must provide the following written proof to the Division:

(1) A letter from the Veterans Administration indicating a 60% or greater overall- combined rating for service-connected disability; or

(2) A “Final Admission of Liability” form from the Division of Workers Compensation that indicates a total and permanent disability; or

(3) A fully completed Division “Physician’s Affidavit” signed by a licensed physician attesting that the resident meets the definition of a total and permanent disability. A “total and permanent disability” shall mean any physical or mental impairment which prevents substantial gainful employment, but only if it is reasonably certain that such a disability will continue throughout the lifetime of the disabled person.

b. In order to qualify for a Centennial annual parks pass, a resident must show a photo identification card and provide written proof, in the form of a federal income tax return from the immediately preceding calendar year, that the federal total annual income of such individual is at or below the threshold amount, based on the number of dependents, for a state parks Centennial annual pass. The pass will only remain valid as long as the individual maintains their Colorado residency as defined in 33-1-102 (38) (a), C.R.S.

The federal total annual income amounts, based on the number of dependents, cannot be greater than those listed in the poverty guidelines set forth in the Federal Register Volume 82, Number 19 (January 31, 2017) issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Room 422F.5, Humphrey Building, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2). This federal guideline, but not later amendments to or editions thereof, has been incorporated by reference. Information regarding how and where the incorporated materials may be examined, or copies obtained, is available from:

Regulations Manager Policy and Planning Unit Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife 1313 Sherman Street, Room 111 Denver, Colorado 80203

If the individual’s income is at a level where he or she was not required to file a federal income tax return for the immediately preceding calendar year, such individual shall sign a statement under penalty of perjury in the second degree to such effect. No such affidavit shall be required to be notarized. c. The Columbine, Centennial, and Blue Spruce annual parks pass application shall be on a form provided by the Division. Blank applications shall be available, during regular business hours, at the Divisions’ regional offices, Denver offices, and service centers. d. Individuals applying to the Division for a Columbine, Centennial, or Blue Spruce annual parks pass must provide the following information:

(1) Full name and address, including city, county, state and zip code; and

(2) Phone number, unless the phone number is unlisted or non-published; and

(3) Date of birth and age; and

(4) Physical description, including sex, height, weight, hair and eye color; and

(5) Applicant’s signature and date of application; and

(6) If applying for a Columbine annual parks, information concerning the nature of the applicant’s disability, together with supporting evidence of the same.

(7) If applying for a Centennial annual parks pass, information concerning the applicant’s total annual income and number of dependents, together with supporting evidence of the same.

(8) If applying for a Blue Spruce annual parks pass, information concerning the applicant’s first responder service and disability, together with supporting evidence of the same.

e. The Columbine, Centennial, and Blue Spruce annual parks pass application form shall contain language explaining that the completed and signed application, once submitted to the Division, will be treated in all respects as a sworn statement. The form shall also contain an oath that includes an affirmation attesting to the truth of that which is stated, the applicant is aware that statements made are intended to be represented as true and correct statements, and that false statements are punishable by law.

f. At the time that an application for a Columbine or a Centennial annual parks pass is submitted to the Division, the appropriate fee shall also be paid.

g. Pending the issuance of a Columbine, Centennial, Blue Spruce annual parks pass, possession on the applicant of a bona fide copy of the application permits the applicant and others in the motor vehicle carrying the applicant entrance by motor vehicle to all state parks and state recreation areas, when and where motor vehicle access is permitted, for a period of thirty days following the date of filing the application with the Division or until receipt of notice from the Division either granting or denying the application request, whichever period of time is shorter. h. Within 15 days of the Division’s receipt of a completed Columbine or Centennial annual parks pass application and the appropriate fee payment, or Blue Spruce annual parks pass application, the Division shall review and approve or deny the application.

(1) Completed applications shall be approved if the minimum qualifications set forth in this regulation are met.

(2) Conversely, if the minimum qualifications are not met, then the application shall be denied. The applicant shall be notified in writing within five working days upon denial of a request. Such written notification shall include an explanation of the basis for denial and a refund of any fee paid.

(3) The applicant may appeal this decision to the Division Director by notifying the Director in writing within sixty days of the Division’s mailing of the denial notice. A faster appeal will be necessary when the calendar year will end prior to the expiration of the sixty-day appeal period.

(4) The address utilized by the Division for all mailings associated with the processing of a Columbine, Centennial, or Blue Spruce annual parks pass application shall be the address indicated on the application. i. If a Columbine, Centennial, or Blue Spruce annual pass is lost or destroyed during the period of time that it would otherwise would have been valid, the person to whom the pass was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof, upon signing an affidavit reciting where and by whom it was issued and circumstances under which it was lost.

(1) Upon payment of a fee of $5.00, a new pass may be issued only by the Division to the original owner of such Columbine or Centennial annual pass.

5. The receipt for the annual affixed vehicle pass or state parks annual hang tag pass shall be used as an individual annual pass for visitors entering the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Barr Lake, Crawford, Colorado State Forest, Eldorado Canyon, Elkhead Reservoir, Harvey Gap, Highline Lake, James M. Robb - Colorado River, Lory, Pearl Lake, Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls, Stagecoach, Steamboat Lake, Sweitzer Lake, Sylvan Lake, Trinidad Lake, Vega and Yampa River State Parks.

6. Individual daily pass fees are as follows:

a. A fee of $4.00 per person for any person of the age of sixteen or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering Barr Lake, Crawford, Colorado State Forest, Eldorado Canyon, Elkhead Reservoir, Harvey Gap, Highline Lake, James M. Robb - Colorado River, Lory, Pearl Lake, Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls, Stagecoach, Steamboat Lake, Sweitzer Lake, Sylvan Lake, Trinidad Lake, Vega and Yampa River State Parks, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid annual parks pass or state parks annual hang tag pass.

b. A fee of $4.00 per person for any person of the age of sixteen or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering the developed and posted fee sites of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid annual parks pass or state parks annual hang tag pass.

7. Volunteers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife are eligible for a volunteer park pass while serving in accordance with a signed individual volunteer agreement and after donating a minimum of 48 hours of approved volunteer service within a previous consecutive 12-month period.

a. The volunteer park pass is valid for one year from the date of issue.

8. Volunteers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife who are 64 years of age or older, regardless of their state of residence, are eligible for the senior volunteer park pass while serving in accordance with a signed individual volunteer agreement and after donating a minimum of 48 hours of approved volunteer service within a previous consecutive 12-month period.

a. The senior volunteer park pass is valid for one year from the date of issue.

9. A veteran is eligible for a no fee individual military pass during the month of August.

a. In order to qualify for the no fee individual military pass, a veteran, reserve, or active duty member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, must provide at least one form of past or present military identification to the Division in order to receive the free Military pass. Acceptable forms of military identification include: (1) DD214;

(2) DD Form 2;

(3) DD Form 2765;

(4) Active, retired or veteran military identification cards;

(5) A current Colorado Driver’s License or state issued identification card with the word ‘Veteran’ printed on it as specified in 42-2-303 (5)(a), C.R.S.;

(6) VA medical card.

10. A no-fee individual “Check Out State Parks” Library Program Pass is available for check out from Colorado libraries.

# 702 - COMMISSION AUTHORITY

1. The Commission may waive the requirement for a park pass, or it may close any state park or state recreation area, or portions thereof, whenever it finds the action necessary to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

# 703 - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRING PERMITS

1. “Special activities” means those noncommercial events which have the potential for an adverse impact on park values or health, safety or welfare of park visitors or which may otherwise require special planning/scheduling for proper management. Special activities shall require prior approval in the form of a special-activities permit. Applications thereof generally shall be made to the Park Manager or Operational Manager at least ninety (90) days prior to the event. Such application must be accompanied by the appropriate application filing fee. This requirement for an application to be filed ninety days prior to an event will be waived in rare circumstances where arrangements can be made in a shorter time without putting undue administrative burden on the Park Manager or Operational Manager, or when no special arrangements are necessary.

2. The decision of whether to approve special activity permits will be made by the Park Manager or Operational Manager when it is determined that the special activities will not involve the use of a park or recreation area by a group of persons totaling more than the park or recreation area's established carrying capacity. Otherwise, the Regional Manager shall make the decision of whether to approve the permits. The decision of whether to approve special activities permits will be based on the impact on park values and/or the health, safety and welfare of park visitors and other affected persons, and also will be based on:

a. The nature of the park or recreation area and the types of recreational opportunities/resources it is intended to provide the public

b. The carrying capacity of the facility or facilities to be utilized during the special activity compared to:

(1) The total number of park visitors (including participants and spectators in the special activity) expected to utilize such facilities; and

(2) The total number of vehicles, vessels or persons expected to participate in or be attracted to such activities.

c. The extent to which the special activity will contribute to the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available to the people of this state and its visitors.

d. The extent to which the activity places an administrative burden on the staff of the park area. 3. Whenever it is determined that any special activity will involve the use of a park or recreation area by a group of persons totaling more than the park's or recreation area's established carrying capacity a thirty day written public comment period and a public meeting shall be required prior to the granting of a permit. The Park Manager or Operational Manager shall publish notice of both the written comment period and the meeting at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties wherein said park or recreation area is located. The meeting shall be conducted by the Division representative responsible for the permit issuance decision and shall be held either at the park or recreation area, or within a county in which the park or recreation area is located. Such public meeting is not intended to be an adjudicatory licensing hearing under the provisions of the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act, but only as an opportunity for public comment.

4. An application for a permit shall be acted upon promptly, and the applicant shall be notified immediately after the taking of action on the application. If the application is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing within five working days of such action. Such written notification shall include the basis for the denial. The applicant may submit a written appeal of a denial to the Division Director within sixty days of receipt of the denial, requesting a hearing pursuant to section 24-4-104(9), C.R.S., If the date of the proposed special activity is to occur within the sixty day appeal period, then the applicant shall submit any written appeal as soon as practicable so as to allow a reasonable time for the Director to act upon the appeal. Absent special circumstances justifying a later submittal and depending upon the nature of the proposed special activity and the amount of preparation required on the part of the Division for such activity, generally an appeal submitted less than twenty-five days prior to the proposed special activity will be deemed untimely.

5. Upon written request, the Division shall waive the requirement for a parks pass for those vehicles when all the occupants are entering state recreation areas and state parks for the purpose of administering permitted special activities and not for the purpose of their own recreation.

6. For special activities where the Division representative responsible for the permit issuance decision determines it will be a greater administrative ease for the Division to administer the activity, an alternative fee of $4.00 per person per day may be charged for admission of persons attending or participating in the special activity. This permission shall apply only to groups of twenty or more persons.

7. Nothing in this regulation impairs the specific authority of the Commission pursuant to 33-10- 107(1)(d) C.R.S. to enter into cooperative agreements for the development and promotion of Division programs, or the general authority of the Commission pursuant to 33-10-106 C.R.S. to manage all state recreation areas and state parks for both commercial and noncommercial purposes. The authority granted to park managers and regional managers is intended to allow them to address events of limited and local impact, and is specifically intended to coexist with, and not to exclude, the Commission’s statutory authorities.

CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS

# 704 - CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS AND GROUP CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS

1 No person shall camp in designated campgrounds or use any campground facilities of any park or recreation area unless such use is by authority of a valid campground-use permit issued by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

2. In order to obtain a campground-use permit, a member of the camping party must be present with the camping unit, ready to make immediate occupancy of the campsite, or a reservation must be made through the approved campsite reservation system. Except as follows, no person may reserve or hold a campsite for another party by purchasing a campground-use permit for an additional site:

a. A primary occupant must be identified for each campsite reserved. The primary occupant identified at the time of making the reservation is responsible for any fees, damages or law enforcement issues that arise from the occupants of the site.

b. If an individual or organization wishes to reserve a campsite or group of campsites without identifying a primary occupant, the individual making the reservation is the responsible party for any damages or law enforcement issues that arise from the occupants of the site or sites.

3. Possession of a valid campground-use permit visibly displayed at a place provided at each campsite shall authorize a single camping unit (tent, camper, etc.) occupied by a single family unit, or a maximum of six (6) persons to camp in a campsite for a single night until 12:00 P.M. (noon) the following day, unless the camping permit was purchased before 5:00 A.M., in which case it expires at noon the day of purchase. No person shall remove a valid campground-use permit or reservation card from the place provided for display prior to the expiration of such permit or card and/or occupy any campsite displaying such a permit or card or otherwise posted as already occupied by another party in accordance with these regulations.

4. A valid vehicle or individual pass, as required by regulations # 700 and # 701 respectively, shall be required for each motor vehicle for each night of camping.

5. Definitions as used in these regulations, unless the context requires otherwise:

a. “Full-Hookup Campground” means those with highly developed facilities. Individual campsites will be designated and include a high-use pad with table, grill and/or fire ring and individual pressurized water, sewer and/or electrical connections. Flush toilets, lavatory and shower facilities, and trash receptacles will be available. Grocery store, food-service facilities, sanitary dump station, laundry facilities, or other developed amenities may be available.

b. “Electrical Campground” means those with fairly developed facilities. Individual campsites will be designated and include a high-use pad, picnic table, grill and/or fire ring and individual electrical connections.

c. “Basic Campground” includes those campgrounds providing basic facilities and improvements. Individual campsites shall be designated and include a table, grill and/or fire ring.

d. “Primitive Campground” includes those campgrounds where only limited facilities or improvements are provided. Individual campsites may not be designated and may not include individual tables, grills or fire rings. Centrally located vault toilets and trash receptacles may be provided; however, drinking water generally will not be available.

e. “Camping/To Camp” means either:

(1) To occupy a campsite; or

(2) To erect or use a tent or shelter of natural or man-made material, the placing or use of a sleeping bag or other bedding material, the parking of a motor vehicle, motor home, travel trailer, or any combination for the apparent purpose of occupancy overnight or use outside regular park use hours (5:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.) or as posted.

f. “Camping Unit” is defined as one of the following:

(1) Two tents and a passenger vehicle; or

(2) One tent plus one motor home (Class A, B, C), motor vehicle, vehicle, trailer, slide-in truck camper, pop-up camper/trailer, boat, or other equipment of any description manufactured and/or used for the purposes of overnight occupancy.

(3) A camping unit may include additional tents only in a campsite with a tent pad; provided the tents are contained on the pad and other camping unit and camping group limits are observed.

(4) One passenger vehicle in addition to the above descriptions is authorized only if available parking space exists.

g. “Passenger Vehicle” means a motor vehicle not designed or used for overnight occupancy.

6. The cancellation fee for group camping reservations at all group camping sites in the system shall be equal to the amount of the first night's fee if the cancellation is made within fourteen days of the first reserved date.

# 705 - ASPEN LEAF ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS

1. A resident of this state who is sixty-four years of age or older may obtain an Aspen Leaf annual pass. The fee for an Aspen Leaf annual pass is identified in regulation #708.

2. The Aspen Leaf annual pass holder must own in whole or in part any vehicle with a Colorado vehicle registration to which the Aspen Leaf annual pass is affixed and used to enter a state recreation area or state park area. Additional passes may be purchased pursuant to regulation #708(1)(c)(2).

3. Current Aspen Leaf Lifetime pass holders may obtain an annual Aspen Leaf Lifetime free pass for a single vehicle the holder owns in whole or in part for the lifetime of the pass holder and provided the pass holder is a resident of Colorado. The annual Aspen Leaf Lifetime Free Pass shall be affixed to such vehicle owned by the pass holder. Additional passes may be purchased pursuant to regulation #708(1)(c)(2).

# 706 - GROUP PICNIC AREA PERMITS

1. No person shall use any facility of any group picnic area unless such use is by authority of a valid permit issued by the Division.

2. All permits and reservations must be received in advance. The group picnic area cancellation fee for all group picnic sites within the system shall be equal to 25% of the base fee if the cancellation is made more than fourteen days prior to the reserved date. If the cancellation is made within fourteen days of the reserved date, then the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the base fee.

3. Definitions as used in these regulations, unless the context requires otherwise: a. “Class A – Deluxe Group Picnic Area” means those with highly developed facilities. The picnic area will be designated and include a covered shelter, picnic tables, a grill, and electrical connections. Restroom facilities, trash receptacles, water and lighting will be available.

b. “Class B – Improved Group Picnic Area” means those with fairly developed facilities. The picnic area will be designated and include picnic tables and a grill. Trash receptacles and water will be available.

c. “Class C – Basic Group Picnic Area” means those providing basic facilities. The picnic area will be designated and include picnic tables and a grill. Sanitary facilities shall generally consist of vault-type toilets.

# 707 - VACANT

# 708 - PASS AND PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

1. The fees for the types of vehicle passes issued by the Division are as follows.

a. Aspen leaf annual pass...... $70.00

b. Annual affixed vehicle pass...... $80.00

c. State parks annual hang tag pass …………………………………………………$120.00

d. Each additional annual affixed vehicle pass for noncommercial vehicles………....$40.00

(1) Each additional Aspen Leaf vehicle pass for noncommercial vehicles..….$35.00

e. Each replacement annual affixed vehicle pass…………………………………….……………$5.00

f. Each replacement state parks annual hang tag vehicle pass …………………..$60.00

e. Each daily vehicle pass (exceptions follow)…………………………………………….$8.00

(1) At Cherry Creek, Chatfield, and Boyd Lake State Recreation Areas, and Eldorado Canyon State Parks...... $9.00

f. Each daily vehicle pass for a passenger van or bus operated by a commercial business:

(1) carrying up to fifteen passengers………………………………………...... $10.00

(2) carrying sixteen to thirty passengers………………………………...…...... $40.00

(3) carrying more than thirty passengers……………………………..……...... $50.00

2. The fees for the types of individual passes issued by the Division are as follows. Eligibility requirements are stated in regulation # 701.

a. Columbine or Centennial annual pass………………………………………..$14.00

b. Each replacement Columbine or Centennial annual pass………………….$5.00 c. Individual daily passes (applies to persons sixteen years of age or older) for Barr Lake, Crawford, Colorado State Forest, Eldorado Canyon, Elkhead Reservoir, Harvey Gap, Highline Lake, James M. Robb - Colorado River, Lory, Pearl Lake, Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls, Stagecoach, Steamboat Lake, Sweitzer Lake, Sylvan Lake, Trinidad Lake, Vega and Yampa River State Parks and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area...... $4.00

3. The fees associated with special activities, as provided for in regulation # 703 are:

a. Special activity alternate individual fee (applies to groups of twenty or more people in size)...... $4.00

b. Special activity application filing fee...... $30.00

4. The fees for the type of campground-use permits issued by the Division are as follows. Campground classes are defined in regulation # 704. These fees do not include any applicable accommodations tax.

a. Campground-use permit for "Full Hookup Campgrounds" ………..…………$41.00/night

b. Campground-use permit for "Electrical Campgrounds" ………………………$36.00/night

c Campground-use permit for "Basic Campgrounds" ………………..…………$28.00/night

d. Campground-use permit for "Primitive Campgrounds" ………………..……..$18.00/night

5. The fees for reduced rate Aspen Leaf and senior Columbine, Centennial, Blue Spruce or Volunteer park pass campground-use permits issued by the Division are as follows. Eligibility requirements are stated in regulation # 701, # 705 and # 712. Reduced rates are offered all days of the year when the campground is open, except weekends and holidays. These fees do not include any applicable accommodations tax.

a. Campground-use permit for "Full Hookup Campgrounds" ……………..…….$38.00/night

b. Campground-use permit for "Electrical Campgrounds" ………..……………..$33.00/night

c. Campground-use permit for "Basic Campgrounds" ………….………….....…$25.00/night

d. Campground-use permit for "Primitive Campgrounds" ………………..……….$15.00/night

6. The fees for types of campground-use areas are as follows. Campground classes are defined in regulation # 704. These fees do not include any applicable accommodations tax.

a. In group camp areas of “Full Hookup Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $41.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.

b. In group camp areas of “Electrical Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $36.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.

c. In group camp areas of “Basic Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $28.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.

d. In group camp areas of “Primitive Campgrounds,” the fee shall be $18.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area. 7. The fees for types of cabins and yurts are as follows. These fees do not include any applicable accommodations tax:

a. For small cabins and yurts that may accommodate a maximum of six people:

(1) Standard.………………..…………………………………………….$90.00/night

(2) Premium………………..……………………………..………………$120.00/night

b. For large cabins and yurts that may accommodate seven or more people:

(1) Standard…………..…………………………………..…...... $120.00/night

(2) Premium two bedroom...... $150.00/night

(3) Premium three bedroom……………………………………...... $190.00/night

(4) Premium four bedroom………………………………….………….$250.00/night

(5) Each additional premium bedroom over four bedrooms…….…...$60.00/night

c. For Mueller State Park Cabins and Harmsen Ranch at Golden Gate Canyon State Park:

(1) Premium two bedroom……………………………………….…$150.00/night

(2) Premium three bedroom.………………………………….……$210.00/night

(3) Premium four bedroom.………………………………….……..$270.00/night

d. The maximum occupancy shall be posted in each cabin and yurt.

e. There shall be an additional fee of $10.00/night for pets where pets are allowed. For barn and corral facilities, there shall be a boarding fee of $10.00/animal/night.

f. Premium facilities contain showers and flush toilets.

8. The fees associated with the reservation system for phone or internet sales are as follows:

a. Each reservation change or cancellation………………….$6.00/each

(1) For cancellations made fourteen days or more prior to the beginning date of the reservation, the cancellation fee will be charged.

(2) For cancellations made less than fourteen days prior to the beginning date of the reservation, the cancellation fee will be charged as well as the first night’s camping fee.

b. On-park facility reservation fee…………………..………...$10.00/facility

(1) For group camping areas, group picnic areas, and event facilities, the cancellation fees shall be as described in regulations # 704, # 706, and # 708, respectively.

9. The group picnic area permit fees for the permits issued by the Division are as follows. Group picnic area classes are defined in regulation # 706.

a. Permit for “Class A - Deluxe Group Picnic Area” ……………$150.00

b. Permit for “Class B - Improved Group Picnic Area” …………$100.00

c. Permit for “Class C - Basic Group Picnic Area” ……………...$50.00

10. Event facility permit fees are as follows.

a. For Bridge Canyon Overlook and Pikes Peak Amphitheater at Castlewood Canyon State Park, Prairie Falcon Amphitheater at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Panorama Point at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Soldier Canyon Shelter at Lory State Park, and Lyons Overlook at Roxborough State Park:

(1) Monday through Friday…………………………….$150.00/2 HOURS

(2) Saturday and Sunday………………………………$300.00/2 HOURS

b. For event facilities numbers 1 and 3 at Castlewood Canyon State Park and Timber Event Facility at Lory State Park:

(1) Monday through Friday………………………..$100.00

(2) Saturday and Sunday………………………….$150.00

c. For event facility number 2 at Castlewood Canyon State Park, Fountain Valley Overlook at Roxborough State Park and South Eltuck Event Facility at Lory State Park:

(1) Monday through Friday…………………………..$75.00

(2) Saturday and Sunday…………………………...$125.00

d. For the Red Barn at Golden Gate Canyon State Park:

(1) Monday through Friday…………………………$150.00

(2) Saturday and Sunday…………………………..$200.00

e. For Mariner Point at Boyd Lake State Park:

(1) Monday through Friday…………………………..$90.00

(2) Saturday, Sunday, and holidays……………….$180.00

f. For Prairie Skipper event facility at Cheyenne Mountain State Park:

(1) Monday through Friday …………………………$150.00/DAY

(2) Saturday and Sunday…………………...……….$200.00/DAY

g. For PA-CO-CHU-PUK event facilities at Ridgway State Park: (1) Single event shelter A or B:

(a) Monday through Thursday……$125.00 plus $10 non-refundable reservation fee/DAY

(b) Friday through Sunday and holidays ….$190.00 plus $10 non-refundable reservation fee/DAY

h. For Overlook event facility at Ridgway State Park:

(1) Monday through Thursday………$190 plus $10 non-refundable reservation fee/ 4 HOURS

(2) Friday through Sunday and holidays….$240 plus $10 non-refundable reservation fee/ 4 HOURS

i. Conference and/or meeting rooms…………...……………...$100.00/DAY

j. Cancellation fees for event facility reservations are equal to 25% of the base fee if the cancellation is made more than fourteen days prior to the reserved date. If a cancellation is made within fourteen days prior to the event, the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the total event permit fee.

k. The maximum occupancy and hours of operation shall be posted at each event facility.

11. The fees associated with dog off leash areas at Chatfield State Park and Cherry Creek State Park, as provided for in regulation # 100 are:

a. Dog off-leash annual pass…………………………………………………………..$25.00

b. Dog off-leash daily pass……………………………………………………………...$3.00

12. The fee associated with the mandatory youth education course for motorboat operators…$15.00

13. The fees associated with the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Field/3D Archery Range are as follows:

a. Daily individual archery range permit…………………………………$3.00

b. Annual individual archery range permit……………………………….$30.00

14. The fees associated with the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex are as follows:

a. Individual passes:

(1) Individual day use pass (single day) …………………………$12.00

(2) Individual day use pass (5 consecutive days) …..…………..$48.00

(3) Individual day use pass (10 consecutive days) ..……………$84.00

(4) Individual annual pass …………………………………………$150.00

(5) Individual three-year pass …………………………………….$400.00

b. Youth (ages 7-17) individual passes:

(1) Youth individual day use pass (single day) …………………$3.00

(2) Youth individual day use pass (5 consecutive days) ….…. $12.00

(3) Youth individual day use pass (10 consecutive days)..……$21.00

(4) Youth individual annual pass ……………………………….. $50.00

c. Two adult (Buddy) passes:

(1) Two adult day use passes (single day) ……………………..$20.00

(2) Two adult day use passes (5 consecutive days) ……..……$80.00

(3) Two adult day use passes (10 consecutive days) ………..$140.00

(4) Both adult passes must be used on the same day(s).

d. Family passes (Two adults and all children (ages 7-17) that live at the same address):

(1) Family annual pass ……………………………………………$300.00

(2) Family three-year pass ………………………………………..$600.00

e. Group day use passes:

(1) Day use passes for 10 to 19 individuals ……………………$9.00/person

(2) Day use passes for 20 to 29 individuals ……………………$7.00/person

(3) Day use passes for 30 or more individuals ………………..$3.00/person

f. Corporate passes:

(1) Annual corporate pass (10 unassigned passes per day) ...$3,000.00

g. All annual passes for the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex are valid 365 days from the date of purchase.

15. It is unlawful for any person to transfer, sell, or assign any pass or permit issued by the Division, including special activity permits, campground use permits, and group picnic area permits, unless otherwise permitted by these regulations.

# 712 – FEE WAIVERS, SPONSORSHIPS, MARKETING DISCOUNTS AND REDUCED RATE CAMPING 1. As referenced in this chapter, “Park Product” means any entry pass, permit, facility, event or other user fee as defined in regulation # 700 through # 701, # 703 through # 708 and #710 through #711.

2. Park product fees may be waived for errors committed by the Division.

3. Park product fees may be waived by the Division for Division sponsored education, outreach, volunteer or safety activities (events); for supporting partner activities (events) and research activities that directly support the Division; for official business by other governmental agencies conducted on a state recreation area or state park or for Division administrative purposes.

4. The Division may waive entry fees as described in regulation # 700 through # 701 up to four days annually to market and increase awareness of state recreation areas and state parks.

5. Park Managers may provide any combination of park product(s) up to $500 in value per fiscal year, per park, to be used as a sponsorship as a part of a fundraiser, promotion or marketing effort for local community supporting partners.

6. Region Offices and the Creative Services and Marketing Office may provide up to twenty annual affixed vehicle passes and twenty state parks annual hang tag passes as defined in regulation # 700-3.b and #700-3.c. per fiscal year, per office, to be used as part of a regional or statewide fundraiser, promotion or marketing effort. In addition, Region Offices and the Creative Services and Marketing Office may provide daily vehicle passes as defined in regulation # No. 700-4 up to $500 in value per fiscal year, per office, to be used as part of a regional or statewide fundraiser, promotion or marketing effort.

7. The Division may offer discounts up to 50 percent off established fees for annual affixed vehicle and daily vehicle passes as defined in regulation # 700-3 through # 700-4 as part of a consistent statewide effort to market state recreation areas and state parks.

8. Annual affixed vehicle passes or state parks annual hang tag passes purchased in large quantities during a single sale, transaction will be discounted as follows.

(a) Twenty or more passes, but less than fifty…………………..…....20% discount

(b) Fifty or more passes, but less than one hundred……………...... 25% discount

(c) One hundred passes or more...... 30% discount

9. Notwithstanding the established campground fees, the Region Manager may lower a campground’s classification by one class, and consequently lower the campground fee, when the Region Manager determines that it is necessary to do so based upon one or more of the following criteria:

(a) A significant increase in the vacancy rate for the campground exists.

(b) A significant need to rehabilitate the campground facilities exists.

(c) A temporary closure of campground facilities is necessary in order to implement repairs.

Upon a determination by the Region Manager that the cause for lowering the campground classification has been abated, the original campground classification will be reinstated.

10. Notwithstanding the established campground, cabin and yurt fees, the Regional Manager may reduce the fees for use of all campsites, cabins and yurts when determined necessary to encourage occupancy and otherwise increase use, subject to the following limitations:

(a) Fees may be reduced up to 50 percent.

(b) Reduced fees, if any, and the time periods for such reductions will be established by March 1 annually for the next reservation year and be posted at the park and on the Division website. Reservations made prior to the March 1st posting shall not be subject to any such fee reduction.

11. Notwithstanding the established event facility permit fees, the Regional Manager may offer half- day facility rentals and reduce the fees for use of event facilities when determined necessary to encourage occupancy and otherwise increase use, subject to the following limitations:

(a) Fees may be reduced up to 50 percent.

(b) Reduced fees, if any, and the time periods for such reductions will be established by March 1 annually and posted at the park and on the Division website. Reservations made prior to the March 1st posting shall not be subject to any such fee reduction.

12. Individuals possessing a valid Aspen Leaf annual pass per regulation # 705 or a Columbine, Centennial, Blue Spruce or Volunteer individual pass holder per regulation # 701 who is 64 years of age or older, shall receive campground use permits at a reduced rate equal to the current Aspen Leaf pass holder camping permit rate. This reduced rate applies to all nights of the year when such areas are open, except weekend nights and the night before a legal holiday. For the purpose of determining reduced rate campground permit eligibility, “weekend” night means the time period beginning at 12 noon on Friday through 12 noon on Sunday, and the night before a legal “Holiday” shall mean the time period beginning at 12 noon on the day prior to the legal holiday through 12 noon of the legal holiday. The discount is only valid for a single campsite per day, per pass holder. The pass holder must hold a pass that qualifies them for the reduced rate at both the time of reservation and at the time of occupancy. The pass holder must also be the one to make the reservation and be an occupant of the campsite for the entirety of the reservation.

The camping permit reduced fees associated with the Aspen Leaf annual pass are identified in regulation # 708. FILING - 09/25/2019 Basis and Purpose Chapter P-7 - Passes, Permits and Registrations

Basis and Purpose:

Blue Spruce/Columbine Pass for First Responders In the 2019 Legislative Session, House Bill 19-1080 passed making resident first responders with a permanent occupational disability or disease eligible for a free Columbine Annual Parks Pass. However, the language in the statute (33-4-104.5) does not clarify how applicants will establish to the Division their permanent occupational disability. Therefore, this establishment of proof procedure was outlined via regulation by allowing either a “Initial Disability Administration Decision” from the Fire and Police Pension Association or a signed “First Responders Affidavit” for those first responders who were/are not members of the Fire and Police Pension Association.

Additionally, in order to help define this new product to the public and staff, as well as provide accurate reporting and accounting, and accommodate system and printing constraints, this pass type was differentiated from the other Columbine parks pass for generally disabled residents by calling it a Blue Spruce Pass. The same benefits are provided, just under a different name. These changes were also implemented in concert with the First Responder’s small game hunting and fishing combination license.

New Documentation Options for Columbine Park Pass Eligibility Under previous regulation #701.3, a disabled resident could obtain a Columbine annual pass pursuant to 33-12-103.5, C.R.S by providing the following written proof to the Division: either • That he or she has been determined to be totally and permanently disabled by the Social Security Administration; or • That he or she has been determined to be totally and permanently disabled by the Division of Workers’ Compensation; or • That he or she has been determined by a physician to have a physical or mental impairment which prevents gainful employment and is reasonably certain to continue throughout the person’s lifetime.

Meanwhile, there are four ways to qualify for the Division’s lifetime fishing license, a similar product for disabled residents: • Documentation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that shows entitlement to disability benefits, or • A physician’s statement, on his/her letterhead, that states the applicant has a physical or mental impairment which prevents gainful employment and is reasonably certain to continue throughout the applicant’s lifetime, or • A “Final Admission of Liability” form from the Division of Workers’ Compensation, indicating total and permanent disability, or • A letter from the Veterans Administration indicating at least a 60% rated service-connected disability.

In conversations with the SSA, it was discovered that the SSA will never declare a customer “totally and permanently” disabled; all customers that receive SSA disability benefits are considered permanently disabled by the SSA, but not totally. Additionally, the previous SSA paperwork accepted for the Columbine Pass differed from the SSA paperwork accepted for the Lifetime Fishing License, even though both have the same “total and permanent” disability requirement. This often confused and frustrated customers who applied for both license/pass types. Additionally, the previous regulation did not state that documentation of a service-connected disability from the Veterans Administration could be included as acceptable qualifying documentation. Upon researching the other 49 states’ disability programs, it was apparent that a signed physician’s statement was the logical route to determine total and permanent disability. It was found that only 3 other states offer a similar program, and all use a signed physician’s statement as qualifying documentation.

Therefore, the regulation has been updated to accept as qualifying documentation to prove a “total and permanent” disability” either 1) a Division’s “Physician’s Affidavit”, 2) a “Final Admission of Liability” form from the Division of Workers Compensation that indicates a total and permanent disability, or 3) a letter from the Veterans Administration indicating a 60% or greater rated service-connected disability. This update also clarifies how a “total and permanent” disability is defined, consistent with the Attorney General’s definition.

Adding these documentation options to regulation also makes the application process more transparent and understandable for customers and more efficient for administration.

New Primary Occupant Regulations The Division’s reservation system previously required a primary occupant to be identified for each campsite reserved. However, oftentimes customers do not have all of the information required to completely identify their primary occupant. Additionally, individuals or groups who wished to reserve a group of individual sites had to either identify a primary occupant for each site or contact the vendor to override the primary occupant rule in the system.

In order to provide staff, customers, and the vendor clarification, as well as provide staff regulatory backup for enforcement, some regulatory exceptions to the primary occupant requirement have now been included. As revised, if an individual or organization wishes to reserve a site or group of sites without identifying a primary occupant, then the individual making the reservation is the responsible party for any fees, damages or law enforcement issues that arise with the occupants of the site or sites (i.e. the main purpose for requiring a primary occupant to be named).

Clarifying Camping Discounts Individuals possessing a valid Aspen Leaf annual pass, or Columbine, Centennial or Volunteer individual pass holders who are 64 years of age or older, can receive campground use permits at a reduced rate equal to the current Aspen Leaf pass holder camping permit rate. This reduced rate applies to all nights of the year when such areas are open, except weekend nights and the night before a legal holiday. However, customers who were eligible for the discount were previously not restricted in the system from receiving the discount on multiple sites for the same day. There also was no regulation that required them to hold the pass at the time of their stay or to be an occupant of the site. In order to remove these regulatory loopholes and stay consistent with the original intent of the camping discount, regulatory language has been added clarifying that the pass holder must be the one who makes the reservation, occupies the site for the entirety of reservation, and that the individual must hold the valid pass at both the time of reservation and at the time of their stay.

Blue Spruce pass holders have also been included for the camping discount as well.

The statements of basis and purpose for these regulations can be viewed and copies obtained from the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, Office of the Regulations Manager, Policy and Planning Unit, 1313 Sherman, Room 111, Denver, CO 80203.

The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Parks Act, §§ 33-10-101 to 33-33-113, C.R.S., and specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-10-106 and 33-10-107, C.R.S.

EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

APPROVED: Michelle Zimmerman Chair

ATTEST: James Vigil Secretary Attachment 3

FILING - 09/25/2019

FINAL REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-0 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS

#000 – The following definitions supplement the statutory definitions found in the Wildlife Act including, but not limited to, those definitions found in section 33-1-102, C.R.S.

A. General Definitions Including Manner of Take Definitions

1. "Aggregate" when applied to bag and possession limits, means the total number of species which are covered by such bag and possession limits. Any combination of the species may be possessed up to the total number established as the aggregate bag and possession limits.

2. “Air gun” means any rifle or handgun .177 caliber or larger firing pellets, slugs, or round ball ammunition powered by high pressure air or compressed inert gas. This includes devices referred to as pellet guns or pneumatic weapons.

3. "Archery" means the use of a hand-held bow.

4. "Bag Limit" means the maximum number of wildlife which may be taken in a single day during an established open season. This includes any wildlife which are consumed or donated during the same day they were legally taken. The terms "bag limit," "daily bag" and "bag" are considered to have the same meaning.

5. "Baiting" means the placing, exposing, depositing, distributing, or scattering of any salt, mineral, grain, or other feed so as to constitute a lure, attraction or enticement for wildlife.

6. "Crossbow" means a bow which is attached at a right angle to a stock with a mechanical mechanism for holding the bow string in a cocked position and fired from the shoulder.

7. “Feral Hog” means any species or hybrid of species from the family Suidae (European boar, Eurasian boar, Russian boar, feral hog) or the family Tayassuidae (Javelina and peccary), which possesses one or more morphological characteristic distinguishing it from domestic swine including, but not limited to, an elongated snout, visible tusks, muscular shoulders with small hams and short loins, coarse hair, or a predominant ridge of hair along its back. For the purposes of these regulations, any swine running at large which possesses one or more of the above characteristics, may be presumed to be a feral hog, unless a person has received actual notice that the swine has escaped containment and its return is actively sought, in which case the person should report its location to the owner, if known, and the Division and the Department of Agriculture.

8. "Handgun" means any pistol or revolver having no shoulder stock or attachment.

9. "Hand-held bow" means a long bow, recurved bow, or compound bow on which the string is not drawn mechanically or held mechanically under tension. String releases or mechanical releases which are hand-drawn and hand-held with no other attachment or connection to the bow other than to the bowstring are lawful devices.

10. Licenses

a. “Leftover license” means a limited license which is leftover after the primary application and drawing process.

1 b. "Limited license" means any license which is limited in number by regulation and which is issued through the drawing process.

c. "Over the counter license” means a license that may be purchased at a license agent. Most over the counter licenses are unlimited in number, but some may have an established cap.

d. "Private Land Only license” means a limited license valid only for use on private land and State Trust Lands not leased by the Division, excluding those limited licenses issued as part of the Ranching for Wildlife program. Contact the State Land Board for access restrictions.

e. "Unlimited license" means a hunting license and carcass tag when appropriate which is not restricted in quantity and which is sold by license agents throughout the state and is not valid in any unit where licenses are available only through application and computer or hand drawn selection.

11. “Mentor” means a person eighteen years of age or older who holds a valid hunter education certificate or who was born before January 1, 1949, and accompanies a youth or apprentice while hunting. A person whose hunting and fishing license privileges are suspended can not be a mentor.

12. "Muzzle-loading rifle or musket" means a firearm fired from the shoulder, with a single barrel which fires a single patched round ball or bullet.

13. “Pre-charged pneumatic air gun” means an air gun that is charged from an external high compression source such as an air compressor, air tank, or external hand pump.

14. "Private use" means the possession of wildlife only for private enjoyment and not intended to be sold, traded, bartered, or entered into commerce.

15. Privately-owned game birds" means game birds held in private ownership and otherwise acquired in accordance with Commission regulations.

16. "Processed meat" means those edible parts of wildlife which have been cut into normal portions and wrapped for storage. It does not include game meat that is whole, has been quartered, or has not been packaged into normally accepted butcher’s portions including but not limited to steaks, roasts, loins, chops, and ground meat.

17. "Rifle" means a firearm fired from the shoulder, with a rifled bore, having a barrel length of sixteen (16) inches or more and a minimum overall length of twenty-six (26) inches.

18. "Shotgun" means a firearm fired from the shoulder with a smooth bore, having a barrel length of eighteen (18) inches or more and a minimum overall length of twenty-six (26) inches.

19. “Slingbow” means a hand-held device, not drawn or held mechanically, with the arms or attachment points to which an elastic band is attached for propelling an arrow. The term also includes string releases or mechanical releases which are hand-drawn and hand- held with no other attachment or connection to the slingbow other than to the bowstring. Wrist-brace attachments are considered normal components of a slingbow.

20. "Slingshot" means a hand-held device, not drawn or held mechanically, with the arms or attachment points to which an elastic band is attached for propelling small stones or metal projectiles. Wrist-brace attachments and non-elastic projectile pouches are considered normal components of a slingshot.

2 21. “State Trust Lands” means those lands owned or under the control of the State Board of Land Commissioners.

B. Definitions related to Aquatic Species or Fish Health

1. “Aquatic Nuisance Species” (ANS) means exotic or nonnative aquatic wildlife or any plant species that have been determined by the Commission to pose a significant threat to the aquatic resources or water infrastructure of the state.

2. "Best management practices" means the most effective, practicable (including technological, economic, constructible, and institutional considerations) means of preventing or minimizing the presence or spread of ANS, parasites, or diseases in a fish production facility.

3. “Certification” means a document issued by the Division certifying that the facility and the fish located thereon, have been tested for regulated fish pathogens in the numbers and by methods meeting the minimum standards established by these regulations, or any analogous document issued by a qualified fish health official from a recognized state, federal, or foreign fish and wildlife agency.

4. "Coldwater stream"- means a segment or reach of a creek, stream, or river that has water temperatures that do not exceed 68 degrees F for 24 consecutive hours.

5. "Critical Habitat"- means the following river reaches and their 100 year floodplains: the Gunnison River downstream of the Uncompahgre River confluence, the Colorado River downstream of the exit 90 north bridge from I-70, the White River downstream of Rio Blanco Dam, the Green River downstream of the Yampa River confluence, and the Yampa River downstream of the Colo 394 bridge.

6. “Direct connection” means waters in the Upper Colorado River Basin that flow directly into critical habitat. This does not include reservoirs, and waters above such reservoirs, where fish escapement has been addressed according to a management plan approved by the Division.

7. "Drainages"- means sub-sets of the USGS hydrologic code system as set forth in the Hydrologic Unit Maps (U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2294, U.S. Dept. of Interior U.S. Geological Survey, 1974, State of Colorado section reprinted 1992). This document, but not later amendments or editions, have been incorporated by reference and can be viewed and copies obtained at the Division as set forth in the “Incorporated References” section of Chapter 0 of these regulations.

8. “Food Production Facility” – means any operation which raises or produces fish or crustacean for the purpose of human consumption that the Division, after consultation with the Colorado Fish Health Board, has determined possesses a biosecurity plan and ensures that such fish or crustacean never escapes the facility live.

9. "Gametes"- means eggs or sperm.

10. "Inlets" - means the bay or recess at the confluence of a stream with the surface of a lake or reservoir.

11. "Isolated Water"- means ponds, lakes, or reservoirs that have no outlet.

12. "Myxobolus cerebralis intensity" means average spore levels in salmonid fish as determined by standardized testing in accordance with the provisions of #014 Aquatic Wildlife Health Management.

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13. “Myxobolus cerebralis negative salmonid fish production facility” means a facility in which Myxobolus cerebralis has never been found or in which Myxobolus cerebralis has been eliminated in accordance with the provisions of #014 Aquatic Wildlife Health Management.

14. "Myxobolus cerebralis negative water” means a lake, pond or coldwater stream segment sampled for a statistically valid number of fish that do not test positive for Myxobolus cerebralis, or a water that has not been tested and has not been stocked with salmonid fish from a Myxobolus cerebralis positive facility.

15. Myxobolus cerebralis positive water” means a lake, pond or coldwater stream segment sampled and found to have salmonids that test positive for Myxobolus cerebralis, or which has been stocked with salmonid fish from a Myxobolus cerebralis positive facility.

16. "Myxospore (spore)" means the stage of Myxobolus cerebralis formed in the cartilage of infected fish which re-infects the alternate host, the Tubifex tubifex worm.

17. "Nonsalmonid fish” - means all species of fish and their hybrids that are not in the family Salmonidae.

18. "Ordinary high water line"– means the point where perennial, hydrophytic plant life converges with bare substrate (rock, gravel, sand, fines) or with substrate interspersed with annual vegetation.

19. "Prevalence" is the percentage of individuals in a population found to be infected with a pathogen as determined by standardized testing in accordance with the provisions of #014 Aquatic Wildlife Health Management.

20. “Qualified fish pathologist” means an individual who meets professional standards as set forth by the CPW and who conducts inspections as set forth in #014 Aquatic Wildlife Health Management.

21. “Salmonid fish” - means all species of fish and their hybrids in the family Salmonidae, including but not limited to trout, salmon, char, whitefish, and grayling

22. "Salmonid fish production facility" - means one or more lakes, ponds, raceways, tanks or other containers in a single location and under the same ownership and management in which salmonid fish are reared for eventual live shipment or release.

23. "Salmonid habitat" means any water that supports, is capable of supporting, or is upstream of a water that supports a self-sustaining population of trout, salmon, char, whitefish, or grayling; and includes the drainages listed in Appendix D.

24. “Spore concentration technique (SCT)” means tests conducted according to: a. “Myxosoma cerebralis: Isolation and Concentration from Fish Skeletal Element – Sequential Enzymatic Digestion and Purification by Differential Centrifugation”, Maria E. Markiw and Ken Wolf, Journal Fisheries Research Board of Canada, Volume 31, No. 1, 1974., or b. "Whirling Disease Myxobolus cerebralis Spore Concentration using the Continuous Plankton Centrifuge", Joseph J. O'Grodnick, Journal of Wildlife Diseases Volume 11 pp 54-57, 1975.

These documents, but not later amendments or editions, have been incorporated by reference and can be viewed and copies obtained as set forth in the “Incorporated References” section of Chapter 0 of these regulations.

4 25. "Triactinomyxons (TAMS)" are a stage of Myxobolus cerebralis formed in the gut lining of the Tubifex tubifex (tubifex) worm, and which are then released into the water column and re-infect fish with Myxobolus cerebralis.

26. “Upper Colorado River Basin” - means that portion of the Colorado River drainage that lies within the boundaries of the State of Colorado. This includes all waters in the Yampa, White, Gunnison, Dolores, San Juan, and Colorado River basins.

27. " 100-year floodplain"- for the upper Colorado River Basin means river floodplain 5.5 vertical feet above the ordinary high water line (OHWL).

C. Definitions related to Terrestrial Species or Wildlife Health 1. “Pelt” means the skin of a furbearer with pelage intact on the skin.

ARTICLE II - LICENSE TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS

#001 - Hunt Codes

A. Hunt Codes are a series of eight sequential letters and numbers which denote the species, sex of animal, unit number, season, and hunt type for each choice shown on the application:

1. Species - The first character of the hunt code is a letter denoting species:

A for pronghorn B for black bear C for desert bighorn sheep D for deer E for elk G for mountain goat H for small game or furbearer L for mountain lion M for P for greater prairie-chicken S for rocky mountain bighorn sheep T for

2. Sex of Animal - The second character of the hunt code is a letter denoting the sex of the animal for which the license is valid:

E for either-sex (antlerless or antlered) of animal, as defined in #200 F for antlerless or doe animals, as defined in #200 M for antlered or buck animals, as defined in #200

3. Unit Number - The third through fifth characters are numbers denoting the unit or group of units in which the license is valid. Units are numbered sequentially beginning with the number 1. Zeros appear before the unit number when it is less than three characters in length, i.e. 001, 023, etc. Where the license is valid in more than one unit, the lowest numbered complete unit in the group is used, and the season table shows the complete list of valid units or portions thereof. When the limited license is valid statewide, the unit number is 000. In the case of sheep and goat, the three characters are a letter denoting the species (C, S, or G) followed by the two digit unit number.

4. Season Dates or Type - The sixth and seventh characters are a letter and number (0 and up) or two numbers (1 and up) denoting the season and hunt number within the season type (chronologically):

A for auction season/licenses + number

5 C for private (match for public) combined ranches Ranching for Wildlife licenses + number, Novice Adult Hunter Outreach licenses on Ranching for Wildlife ranches + number D for game damage or distribution management hunts + number E for early seasons + number F for East of I-25 Family Only Landowner Pilot seasons + number, for replacement license for CWD positive animals + number H for seasons for hunters with mobility impairments /licenses + number J for public combined ranches Ranching for Wildlife licenses + number K for youth only season/licenses + number L for late seasons + number M for private (match for public) Ranching for Wildlife licenses + number or for private Bighorn Sheep Access Program licenses N for private (match for public) special population Ranching for Wildlife licenses + number O for combined or regular seasons + number P for private land only (PLO) seasons + number (when simultaneous with a regular season, uses the same number as the regular season) R for Raffle season/licenses + number, or TIPs license + number, or Novice Adult Hunter Outreach licenses + number S for split seasons (either by time, location, or other listed criteria) + number T for trapping season/licenses + number U for over the counter licenses W for public Ranching for Wildlife licenses or for public Bighorn Sheep Access Program licenses X for public special population Ranching for Wildlife licenses + number Y for experimental seasons + number Z for disease management hunts + number

5. Manner of Take - The eighth character is a letter denoting the manner of take: A for archery only F for hawking only M for muzzle-loading only R for rifle and associated methods (all legal methods)

6. Preference Point Only Hunt Codes - When applicants wish to apply for a preference point only, the hunt codes are: Deer (DP99999P), Elk (EP99999P), Pronghorn (AP99999P), Mountain Goat (GP99999P), Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (SP99999P), Moose (MP99999P), Spring Wild Turkey (TM99999P), Fall Wild Turkey (TE99999P) or Bear (BP99999P).

#002 - License Requirements

A. Except as otherwise provided by these regulations any person who takes or possesses any wildlife shall have in possession the appropriate and valid Colorado resident or non-resident license as provided in §33-4-102, C.R.S. and shall only take wildlife of the species and type as indicated on the license. In addition to the required license, the taking of some species may also require a permit.

B. Except as otherwise provided, any person who hunts or fishes in Colorado shall have in possession the appropriate and valid Colorado resident or nonresident hunting, fishing or furbearer license including a customer identification number.

A customer identification number is not required for the following license categories:

1. Senior Lifetime licenses issued prior to 1990.

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2. Senior Lifetime Low-Income licenses issued prior to 1994.

C. Except for state or federal waterfowl stamps or licenses that require a carcass tag, all other telephone or internet license sales will be issued a Temporary Authorization Number (TAN). This number allows the license holder to exercise the benefits of that license prior to receiving a physical license in the mail. Any person who purchases a 1 or 5 day license by phone or internet will not receive a physical license in the mail unless the valid dates for the license are more than fourteen days out from the date of purchase.

D. All annual resident and nonresident licenses authorized in 33-4-102 (1.4), C.R.S., including fishing, senior fishing, small game hunting, furbearer, combination fishing and small game hunting, and the Colorado wildlife habitat stamp, shall be valid and otherwise in effect from April 1 to March 31st of the following year.

E. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, any person who hunts or fishes in Colorado shall be physically present in the immediate vicinity of the activity. Internet or other computer-assisted remote hunting or fishing is prohibited.

F. Any person who hunts big game or turkey in a game management unit, or portions thereof, for which the Wildlife Commission has established limited license quotas must have a limited license valid for that unit. General season, over-the-counter licenses may not be used in a limited license unit unless validated by the Division.

G. Any person possessing a license or permit restricted to a specific game management unit or portions thereof, may only hunt that unit or area for which his license or permit is issued.

H. Duplicate small game, fishing, furbearers, senior citizen lifetime licenses and combination small game licenses may be obtained from the Division by submitting an affidavit on forms provided by the Division and payment of a $5.00 fee. All other license duplicates may be obtained from the Division by submitting an affidavit on forms provided by the Division and payment of a fee of fifty percent of the cost of the original license, not to exceed $25.00.

I. All license exchanges will be charged a fee of fifty precent of the cost of the original license, not to exceed $25.00.

J. Any person who is authorized to hunt, fish or trap wildlife in Colorado pursuant to a permit issued by the Division shall comply with all of the terms and conditions of that permit.

K. The Director is hereby authorized to issue the following licenses.

1. Licenses for law enforcement investigative purposes to District Wildlife Managers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife (USFWS) Service Special Agents, or other persons cooperating with them or otherwise participating in a wildlife-related law enforcement activity authorizing them to hunt or fish as an appropriate element of an investigation of violation of Articles 1 through 6 of Title 33 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, regulations issued pursuant thereto, or federal wildlife laws; provided however, that no wildlife shall be taken with such a license if the taking would jeopardize the maintenance of populations at viable self-sustaining levels.

A written report shall be provided by the Director to the Wildlife Commission annually specifying the total number of licenses issued under this authority during the previous calendar year.

L. Turning In Poachers (TIPS) Reward Program

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1. The Director is authorized to award licenses and preference points in accordance with this regulation to otherwise eligible persons that report the illegal take or possession or willful destruction of big game or turkey in Colorado to the Division.

2. Any person who voluntarily provides information that results in a person being charged with the illegal take or possession of big game or turkey may be awarded a preference point for the wildlife species of their choice or an over-the-counter license for the same species reported. As an alternative to the above reward options, and except as provided below, any person who voluntarily provides information that results in a person being charged with willful destruction of big game or turkey or assessment of a § 33-6-109(3.4), C.R.S., penalty may be awarded a limited license for the same species and unit reported.

a. In limited license units where less than 10 licenses (total) are allocated annually for all manners of take, only one reward license can be issued in any three year period.

b. In limited license units where less than 20 licenses (total) are allocated annually for all methods of take, only one reward license may be issued per year.

c. In limited license units where the reward license has already been issued the person may:

1. wait until the next reward license in that unit is available, or

2. select another limited license unit for which a reward license is available.

d. If the violation(s) reported occurred within a game management unit, which is closed to hunting the species reported, the person may select another limited license unit for which a reward license is available.

3. Limited licenses awarded as part of the TIPs Reward Program shall be in addition to the number of licenses generally available through or allocated as part of the Division’s limited license draw.

4. Licenses for use on properties participating in the Division’s Ranching for Wildlife program are not available as part of the TIPs Reward Program.

5. Licenses awarded as part of the TIPs Reward Program do not confer or otherwise guarantee access to any property for the purpose of exercising the benefits of the license. Securing such access is the responsibility of the license holder.

6. Except as provided in 2(c)(1), all licenses awarded as part of the TIPs Reward Program must be for a season occurring within 18 months of the final judicial disposition of the charges.

7. Licenses and preference points issued as part of the TIPs Reward Program are nontransferable.

8. For the purposes of the TIPs Reward Program, “charging” means the issuance of a penalty assessment or summons and complaint and such charging decision is at the sole discretion of the investigating officer or District Attorney.

9. While conviction is not necessary to support the awarding of a preference point or license, no applications for TIPs rewards will be accepted and no such rewards will be issued until final judicial disposition of the charges.

10. Only one TIPs reward will be issued per poaching incident, no matter how many animals are illegally taken. Further, if more than one person reports the violation(s) and files an

8 application, the TIPS reward will be awarded to the person the Director finds to have provided the most pertinent information regarding the violation.

11. Applications for TIPs rewards must be made on forms provided by the Division, must be filed within 90 days of the judicial disposition of the charges and all applicants are subject to the following eligibility requirements:

a. To be eligible for a TIPs reward, a person must voluntarily come forward and report the violation, and must be willing to testify, and testify if requested, in any subsequent criminal prosecution. Information obtained through criminal investigation or court process is not considered “voluntary” for the purposes of the TIPs Reward Program.

b. A person is eligible for only one TIPs reward per year.

c. A person is ineligible to receive a TIPs reward if they have received any other reward for reporting the violation(s), including but not limited to a monetary payment under the Operation Game Thief program.

d. A person must be eligible to apply for, possess or exercise the benefits of any license or preference point conferred through the TIPs Reward Program and must otherwise comply with all other generally applicable hunting requirements and restrictions.

e. All Division employees, and peace officers that report violation(s) to the Division as part of their law enforcement duties, are ineligible for the TIPs Reward Program.

M. Terrestrial Invasive Species

1. The following terrestrial invasive species are hereby declared to be detrimental to Colorado’s wildlife and habitat. They may be seized, captured or destroyed by the Division or its authorized agents whenever and wherever found.

a. Feral hog b. Eurasian collared-dove c. European starling d. House (English) sparrow

2. No license is required for a person to hunt or take terrestrial invasive species. However, commercial hunting or taking of terrestrial invasive species is prohibited. No person shall receive compensation or attempt to receive compensation from the hunting of terrestrial invasive species in Colorado. Terrestrial invasive species may be taken year-round in any number by any method allowed for the take of big or small game. In addition, terrestrial invasive species may be taken at night with the use of artificial light and night vision equipment.

a. Except when counted as part of the bag and possession limit for doves in #508 of these regulations, while in the field and during transport all Eurasian collared- doves shall be fully feathered.

3. Except as authorized in writing by the Director when such release is determined to be biologically non-detrimental to Colorado’s wildlife and habitats, no person shall release terrestrial invasive species or hybrids of terrestrial invasive species in Colorado for the purpose of allowing them to run at large or otherwise facilitate the distribution or abundance of these species in Colorado.

N. Hunter Education

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1. For the purpose of this regulatory provision, the following terms have the following definitions:

a, “Active Duty” means a person who is a full time employee of a U.S. military service branch under the Department of Defense and can be deployed at any time.

b. “National Guard” means the Army National Guard or Air National Guard that is part of an organized militia of any state within the United States of America. National Guard members are not considered active duty military personnel.

c. “Reserve Duty” means a person who is trained and qualified by a U.S, military Reserve Component to be available for active duty in the armed forces when needed. Reserve members are not considered active duty military personnel.

d. “Veteran” means a person who served in the Active Duty or Reserve Duty military or the National Guard and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.

2. As authorized and in accordance with §33-6-107(8) and §33-6-107(10) C.R.S, these regulations establish requirements for Colorado’s hunter education certification program. Hunter education classes within this state must include a minimum of 10 hours of instruction, including, but not limited to, the topics of wildlife management, wildlife identification, firearms safety, ethics, and laws and regulations. A portion of the course curriculum must also include hands-on activities where students demonstrate, at a minimum, safe firearms handling and a live fire exercise. Students must also pass a written test to successfully complete the course. Except as provided in regulation #002(N)(3) below, any person born on or after January 1, 1949, must have a valid hunter education certificate prior to hunting, trapping, or purchasing any hunting license in accordance with §33-6-107(8) and §33-6-107(10) C.R.S.

3. Allowable hunter education course delivery options and methods are as follows: a. Traditional class- 10 hours, minimum, in a standard classroom setting that includes hands-on learning activities. Additional time beyond the 10 hour requirement is also necessary to complete the written test and live fire exercise. b. Internet course with conclusion class- The internet portion of the class is credited with 6 hours of study. A 4-6 hour, in-person, conclusion class is required and will cover laws and regulations, wildlife identification, and hands-on firearms activities. Additional time beyond the 4-6 hour requirement is also necessary to complete the written test and live fire exercise. c. A person age 50 and older may complete a one-time test-out of the hunter education certification requirements by passing a timed hunter education test online with a score of 90% or above. This online test can only be taken once. d. U.S. military veterans, active duty, reserve duty and National Guard members may complete a one-time test-out of the hunter education certification requirements by passing a timed hunter education test online with a score of 90% or above. This online test can only be taken once. Military personnel must bring test certificate and military identification to a CPW office to verify military status and obtain a hunter education certificate. To qualify, a veteran must be discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Acceptable forms of military identification include: i. DD 214; ii. DD Form 2; iii. DD Form 2765; iv. Active, retired, veteran military identification card;

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v. A current Colorado Drivers License or state issued identification card with the word “veteran” printed on it as specified in 42-2-303(5)(a) C.R.S.; vi. VA medical card.

4. Exceptions to the hunter education certification requirements are as follows: a. A person 10 years of age or older who obtains an apprentice certificate. An apprentice certificate can only be obtained once and is valid for a one year period, identified as April1-March 31annually. Apprentice certificate holders must be personally accompanied by, and in voice and visual contact with a mentor while hunting. A mentor may oversee no more than 2 apprentices at a time and must carry proof of hunter education and age while in the field.

O. Antler and Horn Collection

These regulations govern the collection of shed antlers, shed horns, or antlers or horns naturally attached to skull plates.

1. On any lands east of I-25, any person may, with lawful access, collect shed antlers or horns at any time. On private lands west of I-25, any person may, with lawful access, collect shed antlers or horns at any time. Public lands west of I-25 are closed to collection from January 1 through April 30, annually. On public lands west of I-25, any person may collect shed antlers or horns from May 1 through December 31, annually, except in GMUs 54, 55, 66, 67, and 551 where the collection of shed antlers or horns shall further be prohibited between legal sunset and 10:00 AM from May 1 through May 15 annually.

2. Possession of antlers or horns on public lands west of I-25 from January 1 through April 30 is prohibited. Possession of antlers or horns on public lands in GMUs 54, 55, 66, 67, and 551 between legal sunset and 10:00 AM from May 1 through May 15 annually is prohibited. Possession of antlers or horns on private property without lawful access is prohibited. Each antler or horn will be treated singularly for the purpose of this regulation, unless naturally attached together on a skull plate.

3. For the purpose of this regulatory provision, the following terms have the following definitions:

a. “Antlers” means the bony, deciduous appendages protruding from the heads of members of the deer family (Cervidae), including deer, elk, and moose.

b. “Collect” means to search for, locate, stockpile, or possess shed antlers, shed horns, or antlers or horns naturally attached to skull plates of big game animals on public land or attempt to search for, locate, stockpile, or possess shed antlers,shed horns, or antlers or horns naturally attached to skull plates of big game animals on public land.

c. “Horns” means the hard, permanent or deciduous appendages protruding from the heads of bighorn sheep, mountain goats, or pronghorn.

d. “Public land(s)” means federal lands and lands owned or administered by the Division.

e. “Shed antler” or “shed horn” means one or more antlers and/or horns having become naturally separated from the skull.

P. Wildlife License Prices

Upon the effectiveness of SB 18-143, wildlife license prices will remain at the price provided in

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Appendix F, until further amended by regulation.

Q. Lifetime Resident Licenses

1. Veterans Resident Lifetime License - Any resident of the state who has received a purple heart for service in the United States armed forces or who is a disabled veteran as defined in state statute 33-4-104 (3) (b) may obtain, free of charge, a veterans resident lifetime combination small game hunting and fishing license, pursuant to 33-4-104 (3), C.R.S. The lifetime license will only remain valid as long as the individual maintains their Colorado residency as defined in 33-1-102 (38) (a), C.R.S.

a. In order to qualify for a veterans resident lifetime combination license, a resident must provide the following written proof to the Division: i. A letter from the Veterans Administration indicating a 60% or greater overall- combined rating for service connected disability; or ii. A Purple Heart award certificate; or iii. A DD214 Form from the United States Defense Department showing decoration of a Purple Heart.

b. Proof of hunter education certification is also required for the small game hunting component of this license. A veterans resident lifetime fishing license alone will be issued in the absence of hunter education certification, until such certification is provided to the Division.

2. Disabled Resident Lifetime Fishing License – Any resident of the state who is totally and permanently disabled may obtain, free of charge, a disabled resident lifetime fishing license. The lifetime license will only remain valid as long as the individual maintains their Colorado residency as defined in 33-1-102 (38) (a), C.R.S.

a. In order to qualify for a disabled resident lifetime fishing license, a resident must provide the following written proof to the Division: i. A “Final Admission of Liability” form from the Division of Workers Compensation that indicates a total and permanent disability; or ii. A fully completed Division “Physician’s Affidavit” signed by a licensed physician attesting that the resident meets the definition of a total and permanent disability. A “total and permanent disability” shall mean any physical or mental impairment which prevents substantial gainful employment, but only if it is reasonably certain that such a disability will continue throughout the lifetime of the disabled person.

3. First Responder Resident Lifetime License - Any resident of the state who is a first responder with a permanent occupational disability as defined in state statute 33-4-104.5 (2) may obtain, free of charge, a lifetime resident combination small game hunting and fishing license. The lifetime license will only remain valid as long as the individual maintains their Colorado residency as defined in 33-1-102 (38) (a), C.R.S.

a. In order to qualify for a first responder lifetime combination license, a resident must provide the following written proof to the Division:

i. The “Initial Disability Administration Decision” form from the Fire and Police Pension Association that specifies a permanent occupational disability; or ii. For residents that are not members of the Fire and Police Pension Association, a fully completed Division “First Responder Affidavit” signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that their permanent disability or disease was obtained while on active-duty.

12 b. Proof of hunter education certification is also required for the small game hunting component of this license. A first responder resident lifetime fishing license alone will be issued in the absence of hunter education certification, until such certification is provided to the Division.

13 FILING - 09/25/2019 Basis and Purpose Chapter W-0 - General Provisions

Basis and Purpose:

Documentation Options for Resident Lifetime Licenses Applicants For many years, state statute 33-4-104 has provided avenues for disabled residents and resident veterans of the armed forces to receive certain types of free licenses. This includes lifetime licenses, such as lifetime fishing licenses for totally and permenantly disabled residents and veterans lifetime resident combination hunting and fishing licenses for purple heart recipients and other disabled veterans. Additionally, in the 2019 Legislative Session, House Bill 19-1080 passed making resident first responders with a permanent occupational disability or disease eligible for free lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses as well.

However, the statutory language for these three lifetime license types does not clarify how applicants will prove their eligibility to the Division. Therefore, these establishment of proof procedures have been outlined via regulation.

In conversations with the SSA, it was discovered that the SSA will never declare a customer “totally and permanently” disabled; all customers that receive SSA disability benefits are considered permanently disabled by the SSA, but not totally.

Similar documentation has been listed whenever appropriate for consistency and for customer service as many of the same customers apply for several of these service-related or disability-related type licenses or parks passes. Adding these documentation options to regulation also makes the application process more transparent and understandable for customers and more efficient for administration.

The statements of basis and purpose for these regulations can be viewed and copies obtained from the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, Office of the Regulations Manager, Policy and Planning Unit, 1313 Sherman, Room 111, Denver, CO 80203.

The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1- 106, C.R.S.

EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

APPROVED: Michelle Zimmerman Chair

ATTEST: James Vigil Secretary

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FILING - 09/25/2019

EMERGENCY REGULATIONS - CHAPTER W-9 - WILDLIFE PROPERTIES

ARTICLE II - PROPERTY-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

#901 - PROPERTY-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

(See Appendix B for a list of properties without property-specific regulations, to which only restrictions in #900 apply)

A. Except as specified in #901.A.1 below, on those properties which have reservations available or required, reservations may be made by calling 1-800-846-9453. Reservations are not accepted more than 14 days in advance of the hunt date, nor after 12:00 noon on the day before the hunt date, or Friday at 12:00 noon for Sundays and holidays falling on Monday. Hunters who wish to cancel a reservation must do so no later than 12:00 noon on the day before the hunt date. Failure to hunt a reserved area without prior cancellation, or follow check station procedures, may cause forfeiture of the privilege to make reservations for the remainder of the hunting season. Hunters are limited to a maximum of one reservation per hunt date and one reservation per phone call. Hunters must possess a valid license for the species to be hunted in order to make a reservation. Reservations are not transferable. The individual named on the reservation must be at the property on the day of the hunt and be a licensed hunter for the species to be hunted. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation.

1. Reservations may be made on the following properties by calling 970-255-6161. All other restrictions listed in #901.A apply.

a. Colorado River Island State Wildlife Area

b. Franklin Island State Wildlife Area

c. Highline Lake State Park

d. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area

e. James M. Robb Colorado River State Park

f. Orchard Mesa State Wildlife Area

g. Stagecoach State Park

h. Tilman Bishop State Wildlife Area

2. Starting August 18, 2019, on all Division properties which have reservations available or required, those reservations may be made by phone or online (cpw.state.co.us). Reservations may not be made more than 14 days in advance of the hunt date, nor after 12:00 noon on the day before the hunt date. Hunters who wish to cancel a reservation must do so no later than 12:00 noon on the day before the hunt date. Failure to hunt a reserved area without prior cancellation, or follow check station procedures, may cause forfeiture of the privilege to make reservations for the remainder of the hunting season. Hunters are limited to a maximum of one reservation per hunt date. Hunters must possess a valid license for the species to be hunted in order to make a reservation. Reservations are not transferable. The individual named on the reservation must be at the property on the day of the hunt. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Any exceptions to the above restrictions will be listed under property specific regulations.

B. In addition to or in place of those restrictions listed in regulation #900, the following provisions or restrictions apply:

1 76. Flagler Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Kit Carson County a. Boating is prohibited during the migratory waterfowl season, except for craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake, except waterskiing is permitted on Sundays and Mondays from June 1 through August 31. c. Hunting is limited to youth mentor hunting only. No more than one mentor per youth hunter may engage in hunting.

77. Flanders Ranch State Wildlife Area – Routt County a. Access is by foot only. b. Fishing is prohibited during established big game hunting seasons. c. Waterfowl and big game hunting allowed by permit only. d. A total of four (4) permits will be available daily for waterfowl hunters during established waterfowl seasons. e. Big game hunting on the property will be divided across eight established time periods as follows, each with a total of eight (8) permits available: i. The first seven days of the deer and elk archery season, ii. The next six days of the deer and elk archery season, excluding the muzzleloader season, iii. The muzzleloader deer and elk season, iv. The last seven days of the deer and elk archery season, v. The first regular rifle elk season, vi. The second regular rifle deer and elk season, vii. The third regular rifle deer and elk season, and viii. The fourth regular rifle deer and elk season. f. Waterfowl and big game hunting permits are free and may be applied for by contacting the Steamboat Springs Service Center at PO Box 775777, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or by calling 970-871-2855. Permit application deadline is October 1, 2019 for waterfowl and big game. Permits will be issued by drawing, and successful applicants will be notified by mail. g. Dogs must be kept on a leash no greater than six feet in length, except when used as an aid in waterfowl hunting. h. Parking is prohibited, except in designated areas.

78. Fort Lyon State Wildlife Area - Bent County a. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited.

79. Four Mile State Wildlife Area - Douglas County a. Access is by foot and horseback only. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

80. Frank State Wildlife Area - Weld and Larimer counties a. All public access, including fishing and wildlife-related recreation, is prohibited north of the Poudre River. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when bowfishing. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited. e. Camping is prohibited. f. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

81. Franklin Island State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hunting is prohibited, except for waterfowl hunting from designated blinds.

2 c. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. d. Hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check- in and check-out procedures as posted at the property. e. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first- served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

82. Frantz Lake State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of bows and firearms prohibited.

83. Frenchman Creek State Wildlife Area - Phillips County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

84. Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area - Garfield County a. Camping is prohibited, except for seven days before the beginning of regular big game seasons through seven days after the end of regular big game seasons. b. Hunting is prohibited in the designated safety zone as posted. c. Hunting is prohibited within 75 yards of the center line of Garfield Co Rds 312 and 328. d. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through July 15, except for spring turkey hunters hunting below the junction or small game hunters hunting above the junction of Garfield Co Rds 312 and 328. e. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting. f. Bicycles are restricted to Garfield Co Rds 312 and 328. g. Hunting of dusky grouse and ruffed grouse is prohibited on the Upper Baldy Tract.

85. Granada State Wildlife Area (formerly known as the XY River Tract) - Prowers County a. Fires are prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. d. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. All other motor vehicle use is restricted to access roads and parking lots only. e. Area will be closed to public access from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. f. Midwestern Farms Tract 1. Hunting is restricted to the area south of the river road and is by shotgun, archery, or falconry only. 2. Swimming is prohibited. 3. Boating is prohibited. 4. Float tubes are prohibited.

86. Granby Ranch Conservation Easement - Grand County a. Public access is prohibited from November 15 until April 15. b. Motor vehicles are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

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d. Dogs must be on a leash.

87. Granite State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Mining activities and panning are prohibited. e. Vessel ingress and egress is prohibited.

88. Grieve Ranch Conservation Easement - Routt County a Fires are prohibited b. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting. c. Firearms are prohibited, except when used during lawful hunting activities. d. Camping is prohibited, except in developed campgrounds e. Snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, and motorcycle use is prohibited. f. Commercial use is prohibited. g. Woodcutting and gathering is prohibited. h. Public access is prohibited on the hay meadows north of Routt County Road 129. i. Fishing access to the Little Snake River is restricted to the river corridor plus 20 feet above the high water line on either bank.

89. Groundhog Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Dolores County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited.

90. Gunnison River State Wildlife Area (Van Tuyl and Redden) - Gunnison County a. Public access to the Gunnison River is by foot only from the Van Tuyl trail intersection at the Y-gate. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except for waterfowl hunting with shotguns on the Van Tuyl tract only. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited.

91. Gunnison State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Public access to the Gunnison River is prohibited from December 1 through April 30. b. Public access to the Blinberry Gulch parcel is prohibited from December 1 through June 30. c. Public access is prohibited from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise from May 1 to August 15. d. Camping is restricted to designated areas and permitted August 16 to November 30 only. e. Beaver Creek Trail is restricted to foot and horseback travel only.

92. Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area - Eagle County a. Access is prohibited between sunset and sunrise to all users, except those in the act of hunting or fishing b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Glass containers are prohibited. e. Dogs are prohibited from March 15 through June 15 to protect nesting waterfowl. f. Dogs are prohibited on the eastern ponds, except when being used for waterfowl hunting. g. Vessel launching and takeouts are prohibited. h. Field trials may be authorized during August and September only.

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93. Hardeman State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Firearms are prohibited. e. Mining activities and panning are prohibited. f. Vessel ingress and egress is prohibited.

94. Harmon State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Public access is for fishing only. b. Campfires and overnight camping are prohibited. c. Firearms and hunting are prohibited. d. Dogs are prohibited.

95. Haviland Lake State Wildlife Area - La Plata County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric motor.

96. Hayden Shooting Range – Routt County a. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. b. Exploding targets and any targets other than paper and cardboard are prohibited. c. All rounds must impact designated berms, except for shotguns using bird shot.

97. Heckendorf State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. All access must be from designated parking areas only. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

98. Higel State Wildlife Area - Alamosa County a. Public access is prohibited from September 1 through February 14, except on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesday, and legal holidays. b. From September 1 through February 14, a valid access permit must be obtained. A maximum of 25 permits will be issued per day and are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. From September 1 through September 30 and November 11 through February 14, permits may be obtained either through the reservation system by calling 719-587-6923, or in person at the Monte Vista Service Center. From October 1 through November 10, all permits must be obtained through the reservation system. 1. Reservations for weekends may be made up to 14 days in advance, but not less than two days before the Saturday of the weekend requested. Reservations for Wednesdays may be made up to 14 days in advance but not less than two days before the date requested. 2. Reservations can be made for up to two people per reservation. c. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15 annually to protect nesting water birds. d. The Area Wildlife Manager may authorize special use of the area during closures to accommodate educational or scientific uses if it will not be detrimental to nesting or migrating water birds.

99. Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited, except within the Laramie River camping area. c. Public access is prohibited on the Grace Creek access road except to licensed hunters, beginning August 16 through the last day of the fourth rifle season. d. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

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100. Holbrook Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Otero County a. Hunting is prohibited in the safety zone around the residence on the southwest side, as posted.

101. Holly State Wildlife Area - Prowers County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Open fires are prohibited. c. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. d. Hunting prohibited in designated safety zones between US 50 and Prowers Co Rd ff.

102. Holyoke State Wildlife Area - Phillips County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

103. Home Lake State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind, electric motor, or motorboats as provided in b and c below. b. Motorboats up to 10 horsepower may be used at anytime. c. Motorboats greater than and including 10 horsepower may be used only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. d. Public access prohibited from sunset to sunrise daily, except for fishing. e. Hunting is prohibited.

104. Horse Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area (Timber Lake) - Bent & Otero Counties a. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise daily, except for fishing. b. All terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are prohibited. c. Public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited. d. Public access to the dams, inlets, and outlet structures is prohibited, except for fishing.

105. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Turkey hunting is prohibited, except: 1. Youth mentor spring turkey hunting is allowed by limited access permit only. 2. Hunters with limited GMU 30 turkey licenses may hunt on Skipper’s Island only. c. Hunting is permitted with shotguns, hand-held bows, and muzzle-loading rifles or by falconry. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Fishing is prohibited in the rearing ponds and as posted to protect endangered fish. f. Waterfowl hunting on Saturday is restricted to youth mentor hunting only from 100 yards east of Blind #1 to the western boundary of the property. g. Users wishing to hunt waterfowl on the west end of the property must reserve a specific designated blind and are restricted to hunt from or within 100 yards of that blind. No more than four hunters are permitted per blind. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property. h. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first- served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas

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unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area. i. Permits are not required for waterfowl hunting 100 yards east of Blind #1 to the eastern boundary of the property, including Skipper’s Island. j. Public access is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for fishing. k. Quail hunting is prohibited. l. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited from Wednesday through Friday of each week, except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. m. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released by the Division or its agent for educational or training purposes without seasonal or numerical restrictions.

106. Hot Creek State Wildlife Area - Conejos County a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. b. Vehicles are prohibited from January 1 through April 30.

107. Hot Sulphur Springs State Wildlife Area (Joe Gerrans Unit, Byers Canyon Rifle Range, Hot Sulphur Springs State Ranch, Lone Buck Unit, Parshall Divide Unit, Paul F. Gilbert Fishing Area, Pioneer Park Unit and Jenny Williams Unit) - Grand County a. Camping is prohibited, except in the Joe Gerrans Unit and Lone Buck campgrounds. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited in the Joe Gerrans Unit, Lone Buck campgrounds and Paul F. Gilbert Fishing Area. c. Public access is prohibited on the Byers Canyon Rifle Range, except between sunrise and sunset daily when in compliance with all posted range rules. d. Public access on the Byers Canyon Rifle Range may be prohibited for the protection of wintering big game. e. Fires and off-road travel are prohibited on the Parshall Divide Unit. f. Bowfishing is prohibited.

108. Hugo State Wildlife Area - Lincoln County a. Boating is prohibited.

109. Indian Run State Wildlife Area - Routt County a. Camping is restricted to designated areas only. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited in designated safety areas.

110. Jackson Lake State Wildlife Area - Morgan County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Fishing is prohibited from October 1 through the dark goose season. e. Ice fishing is prohibited. f. Target practice and hunting with centerfire rifles are prohibited. g. Vessels and hunting are prohibited on frozen surface of lake. h. From September 1 through the regular duck seasons, all waterfowl hunters must check-in and out at check stations. Hunters may check-in on a first-come, first- served basis after 4:00 am or after any other hunter checks out. Hunters may only hunt the area they check into. A maximum of four (4) hunters are allowed per hunting area.

111. James M. John State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County a. Camping is prohibited within one-hundred (100) feet of any stream. b. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through April 1.

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c. Public access is prohibited, except by foot or horseback only. d. Hunting access is restricted during the regular rifle deer and elk seasons to big game only, on a drawing basis, in accordance with #209(B)(1).

112. James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Public access is prohibited January 1 through May 1. b. Fires are prohibited, except in established fire rings at designated parking areas.

113. Jean K. Tool State Wildlife Area - Morgan County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am, except with an authorized night hunting permit. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Horse use is prohibited, except for training hunting dogs in February, March, April (through the Wednesday preceding the turkey season), and August. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. g. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons.

114. Jensen State Wildlife Area - Rio Blanco County a. Camping is prohibited, except in designated areas. b. Public access is prohibited from January 1 through July 15.

115. Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area (Jerry Creek Reservoirs #1 and #2) - Mesa County a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Firearms are prohibited. e. Boating, floating, swimming and wading are prohibited. f. Ice fishing on, and all other public access to, the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited. g. Pets and other domestic animals are prohibited. h. Vehicles (motorized or non-motorized) are prohibited.

116. Jim Olterman/ State Wildlife Area - Dolores County a. Snowmobile use is prohibited.

117. Joe Moore Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited.

118. John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Bent County a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. b. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season as posted on US Army Corp of Engineer property under lease by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to provide for waterfowl resting as necessary depending on water levels, weather, and presence of birds. c. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited.

119. Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Logan and Sedgwick Counties

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a. Any person age 18 through 64 must possess an annual access permit to access this property, except that any person who possesses a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt from this permit requirement. Permits shall cost $43, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Division licensing agent. b. Property is limited to 250 vehicles. c. All loud noises that disturb the peace, except legal hunting activities, are prohibited from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. d. Target practice is prohibited. e. Waterskiing is prohibited from 7:00 pm – 10:00 am, Friday through Monday of Memorial Day weekend. f. Vessels are prohibited within 50 feet of outlet structure. g. The launching of motorized vessels or sailboats is prohibited if the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspection station is closed. h. Hand-launched and hand-powered vessels shall only be used for fishing, to set- up/pick-up decoys or retrieve downed waterfowl after the ANS inspection station closes for the year or until the reservoir is frozen. i. Hunting is prohibited from the frozen surface of the lake.

120. Jumping Cow State Wildlife Area - Elbert County a. Hunting is restricted to dove, turkey, doe pronghorn, antlerless elk, antlerless white-tailed deer, and antlerless . Hunting on the Woodard Unit is restricted to waterfowl, small game (excluding dove, turkey, and ), doe pronghorn, antlerless mule deer, and antlerless white-tailed deer. b. Hunting and fishing access is allowed by permit only. Hunters and anglers must have a valid license for their activity prior to applying for a permit. Permit holders shall have their permit on their person at all times while on the property. Permits may designate specific geographic hunting zones; in this case permits are restricted to the listed zone and are not valid property-wide. Access permits for hunters and anglers will be issued free of charge. Permits may be obtained via a drawing process. Permits on the Woodard Unit will be issued with priority given to mobility-impaired hunters and youth (accompanied by one hunting mentor). Applications are available from the CPW in Denver (303)291-7227. Application due dates are as follows: 1. Applications for fall hunting access are due the 3rd Monday in August. 2. Spring turkey applications due 3rd Monday in March. 3. Fishing applications due 14 days prior to intended access date. c. Permitted hunters and anglers may take one other person (an observer) who is not hunting or fishing with them onto the property; however that person must remain with the permit holder at all times. On the Woodard Unit, a mobility- impaired person may bring two non-hunting companions. d. Permitted hunters may not enter the property prior to the first Monday after the opening day of their individual season. Permits valid for hunting dove, wild turkey, or that are valid for the Woodard Unit only, may access the property on opening day of their season. e. Vehicular access to the property is restricted. Motor vehicle use is only allowed on marked existing roadways that lead to marked parking areas. All other access is restricted to foot and horseback only. On the Woodard Unit, mobility- impaired hunters are allowed to use an Off-highway vehicle (OHV) for hunting and game retrieval as specified on their permit. f. All gates on the property shall be left in the condition in which they are found after passing through the gateway. g. Access is permitted from two hours prior to sunrise to one hour after sunset. In the event that an animal has been harvested by a hunter, the hunter may remain as long as is reasonable to recover and remove the animal from the property. h. Camping is prohibited.

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i. Fires are prohibited. j. Dogs are prohibited on the Woodard Unit.

121. Junction Butte State Wildlife Area - Grand County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Hang gliding is prohibited. c. Vehicles are prohibited, except from the day after Labor Day through the day after any late big game season.

122. Karney Ranch State Wildlife Area - Bent County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Campfires are prohibited. c. Firewood collection is prohibited. d. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited. e. Public access is allowed one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset, except that when an animal is harvested the successful hunter is allowed to remain as long as is necessary to remove the animal. f. Public access is prohibited in the building envelope safety zone, as posted. g. Ornate box turtle collection and/or release is prohibited. h. Night hunting with artificial light may be permitted as provided in regulation #W- 303.E.10. i. Foot access only. All vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots. j. Dogs are prohibited except as an aid to hunting. k. No public access to signed safety zones.

123. Karval Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Lincoln County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor.

124. Kemp-Breeze State Wildlife Area - Grand County a. Fishing at the Breeze Unit Kids Pond is restricted to youth fishing only and those anglers with mobility impairments who are restricted to a wheelchair. b. Public access on the Breeze Unit hay meadow wetland is prohibited from March 15 through July 15.

125. Kinney Lake State Wildlife Area- Lincoln County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor.

126. Knight-Imler State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited beyond 25 feet from the center line of the stream.

127. Knudson State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited. e. Horses are prohibited. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. g. Landowner permission required to hunt deer on access easement. h. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons.

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128. La Jara State Wildlife Area - Conejos County a. Snowmobile use is prohibited. b. Vehicles are prohibited from January 1 through the last Thursday prior to Memorial Day.

129. Lake Beckwith State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Ice fishing and all public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited.

130. Lake Deweese State Wildlife Area – Custer County a. Any person age 18 through 64 must possess an annual access permit in order to access this property, except that any person who possesses a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt from this permit requirement. Permits shall cost $43, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Division licensing agent. b. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited.

131. Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County a. Camping is prohibited within two hundred (200) yards of Lake Dorothey or one-hundred (100) feet of any stream, except in designated areas. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except shotguns or bows are allowed while hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. d. Hunting big game is prohibited, except by means of archery. e. Public access is prohibited, except by foot or horseback from established parking areas. f. Trapping is prohibited.

132. Lake John State Wildlife Area - Jackson County a. Camping is prohibited, except in established camping areas. b. Waterskiing is prohibited. c. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

133. Leatha Jean Stassen State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise. e. Motor vehicles are prohibited.

134. Lennartz State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Public access is prohibited.

135. Little Snake State Wildlife Area - Moffat County a. Camping is prohibited, except in self-contained units during any deer, elk, or pronghorn season. b. Fires are prohibited.

136. Loma Boat Launch State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

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d. The launching and/or use of personal water craft (jet skis) is prohibited. e. Parking is restricted to designated areas only.

137. Lon Hagler State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fishing is prohibited in the inlet structure and the annex pond. d. Horseback riding is prohibited. e. Sail surfboards are prohibited. f. Sailboats are prohibited. g. Target practice is prohibited. h. Fires are prohibited. i. Bicycling is prohibited. j. All pet leashes must be no longer than six feet in length. k. Any dog on a boat is not required to be on a leash. l. Between September 1 and the last day of February, dogs are prohibited west of the lakeside parking lots, except as an aid to hunting. m. Between March 1 and August 31, dogs are prohibited west of the lakeside parking lots. n. Dogs are prohibited on the annex pond and adjacent lands, as posted, to protect wildlife habitat and nesting wildlife.

138. Lone Dome State Wildlife Area - Montezuma and Dolores counties a. Overnight parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. b. Fires are prohibited.

139. Love Meadow Watchable Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Open for wildlife viewing only.

140. Manville State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - (Roaring Fork of the North Platte River) Jackson County a. Public access is for fishing only.

141. McCluskey State Wildlife Area - Delta County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited, except for hunting, fishing, or trapping. e. Public access is prohibited from the day after the conclusion of the annual big game seasons through April 30.

142. Meeker Pastures State Wildlife Area- Rio Blanco County a. Big game hunting is restricted to the use of archery equipment only.

143. Melon Valley State Wildlife Area - Otero County a. On weekends, hunting is limited to youth mentor hunting only. No more than one mentor per youth hunter may engage in hunting.

144. Messex State Wildlife Area - Washington and Logan Counties a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am, except with an authorized night hunting permit. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

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e. Horse use is prohibited, except for training hunting dogs in February, March, April (through the Wednesday preceding the turkey season), and August. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. g. Landowner permission required to hunt deer on access easement. h. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons.

145. Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area - Prowers County a. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited. b. Closed to public access from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise, unless camping in designated areas or actively hunting or fishing. c. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released by the Division or its agent for educational or training purposes without seasonal or numerical restrictions.

146. Miller Ranch State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Public access is prohibited from March 1 through June 30. b. Hunting is prohibited north of Gunnison Co Rd 7 except for mentored youthhunting by permit only. A maximum of four free permits will be available daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits are available by reservation through the Gunnison Service Center at 300 W. New York Ave., Gunnison, CO, or by calling 970-641-7060. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance but not less than two days before the requested hunt date. Upon reservation, the youth hunter and mentor will be provided a map with access points and restrictions. Mentors are not allowed to hunt. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited in the designated safety zones, as posted. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Dogs are prohibited.

147. Mitani-Tokuyasu State Wildlife Area - Weld County a. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset through 4:00 am. b. Public access prohibited from the day after the close of the spring turkey season through August 31.. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Target practice is prohibited. f. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited. g. Horses are prohibited. h. Hunting access is limited to occupants of vehicles legally parked in 1 of 4 spaces in the designated parking area. A reservation is required to occupy a parking space from 4:00 am until noon. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. After noon each day, parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

148. Mogensen Ponds State Wildlife (Fishing) Area - Mesa County a. Hunting is prohibited, except for waterfowl from designated blinds. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Firearms are prohibited, except as provided in (a) above. e. Pets or other domestic animals are prohibited. f. Vehicles (motorized or non-motorized) are prohibited.

149. Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Costilla County

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150. State Wildlife Area - Clear Creek County a. Camping shall be limited to five days in any 45 day period, except during big game seasons in designated campgrounds. b. Dogs are prohibited, except when used in hunting or on a leash. c. Public access is prohibited from January 1 through June 14. d. Use of the property is restricted to only fishing and hunting activities from the day after Labor Day through the end of the 4th regular rifle season. e. Vehicles are prohibited from the day after Labor Day through June 14, except during regular rifle deer and elk seasons. f. Groups of 25 or more people must obtain a permit prior to use. Permits shall be issued to limit access to no more than one group at one time.

151. Mount Ouray State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Access to the property is from designated parking areas only. d. Hunting is permitted with shotguns, hand-held bows, and muzzleloaders or by falconry only.

152. Mount Shavano State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Public access is prohibited south of Chaffee Co. Rd. 154. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except that hunting is permitted with shotguns, hand-held bows, and muzzleloaders or by falconry on that portion from the Colo 291 bridge upstream to the property boundary only.

153. Murphy State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - (Michigan River) Jackson County a. Public access is for fishing only.

154. Nakagawa State Wildlife Area - Weld County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Fires are prohibited.

155. Narraguinnep Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Glass containers are prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, except for fishing

156. North Fork State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing.

157. North Lake State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited

158. Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area (Bel Aire Unit, Lake Avery Unit, Oak Ridge Unit, Jon Wangnild Unit, Sleepy Cat Ponds Unit, and Sleepy Cat Fishing Easement) - Rio Blanco County

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a. Camping is prohibited, except in designated areas. b. Public access is prohibited on the Oak Ridge Unit from December 1 through July 15. c. Public access is prohibited on Sleepy Cat Ponds Unit and Sleepy Cat Fishing Easement, except for fishing. d. Hunting is prohibited, except by archery in that portion south of Rio Blanco Co Rd 8, west of Rio Blanco Co Rd 17, and north and east of Rio Blanco Co Rd 10. e. Water skiing, jet skis, and boating other than wakeless boating, are prohibited on Lake Avery.

159. Ogden-Treat State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Fremont County a. Public access is for fishing only.

160. Orchard Mesa Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Access to the Wildlife Area is only from the parking area located on “C” Road between 30 and 31 Roads. b. Camping and fires are prohibited. c. Vehicles are prohibited beyond the parking area. d. Horses are prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from March 15 to July 14 annually to protect nesting migratory birds. f. Waterfowl hunters must hunt from designated blinds or zones identified for each blind. No more than four hunters allowed per blind. g. No other small game hunting allowed. h. Deer hunting allowed by permit only. Permit applications available from the DOW in Grand Junction 970-255-6100. Permits will be issued by a drawing with an application deadline of August 1. i. Hunting restricted to bows and shotguns with shotshells only. j. Dogs prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. k. Waterfowl hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property. l. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first- served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

161. Overland Trail State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Horse use is prohibited, except for training hunting dogs in February, March, April (through the Wednesday preceding the turkey season), and August. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. g. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons.

162. Paddock State Wildlife Area - Lake County a. Fishing access is allowed in Iowa Gulch and Upper Empire Gulch only.

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163. Parachute Ponds State Wildlife Area - Garfield County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Swimming is prohibited. d. Float tubes are permitted for fishing only.

164. Parvin Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Fishermen must enter the area on foot through the gate at the check station and must check in and out at the check station when open.

165. Pastorius Reservoir State Wildlife Area - La Plata County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Hunting is prohibited, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays.

166. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area - La Plata County a. Camping is prohibited, except during deer and elk seasons. b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Public access is prohibited from December 1 through April 15, except turkey hunters possessing a valid, unfilled spring turkey license. d. Public access is prohibited east of La Plata Co Rd 208 and north of US 160 from April 1 through July 31. e. Snowmobile use is prohibited. f. Fires are prohibited.

167. Perkins State Wildlife Area - Grand County a. Open for hunting access only. b. Access is by foot or horseback only. c. Motorized travel is prohibited. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Target shooting is prohibited. g. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting.

168. Pikes Peak State Wildlife Area - Teller County a. Public access is prohibited from April 1 through July 15.

169. State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Vehicles are prohibited from December 1 through August 1.

170. Playa Blanca State Wildlife Area - Alamosa County a. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15. b. Public access is permitted in designated areas on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from July 16 to February 14.

16 171. State Wildlife Area - Sedgwick County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Horse use is prohibited, except for training hunting dogs in February, March, April (through the Wednesday preceding the turkey season), and August. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. g. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons.

172. Poudre River State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing.

173. Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Logan and Washington Counties a. Any person age 18 through 64 must possess an annual access permit in order to access this property, except that any person who possesses a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt from this permit requirement. Permits shall cost $43, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Division licensing agent. b. Property limited to 250 vehicles. c. All loud noises that disturb the peace, except legal hunting activities, are prohibited from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. d. Camping is prohibited as posted. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Glass beverage containers are prohibited. g. Hunting prohibited as posted, including hunting from floating devices. h. Target practice is prohibited. i. Sailing and windsurfing prohibited, except in July and August. j. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. k. Waterskiing is prohibited. l. From October 1 through the dark goose season, fishing restricted to the dam, ice fishing restricted to 50 yards of the dam, and boating prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand or electric motor used to set and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl.

174. Pridemore State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - Chaffee County a. Public access is for fishing only.

175. Pueblo Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except shotguns or bows, are allowed while hunting. c. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. f. Target practice is prohibited. g. Jumping, diving or swinging from cliffs, ledges or man-made structures is prohibited, including, but not limited to, boat docks, marina infrastructure and the railroad trestle in Turkey Creek.

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176. Puett Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited.

177. Queens State Wildlife Area (Nee Noshe, Nee So Pah, Nee Gronda, Upper Queens and Lower Queens (Neeskah)) - Kiowa County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake in the channel between Upper Queens and Lower Queens (Neeskah). b. Upper Queens (Neeskah) (including channel), Nee Noshe, and Nee Gronda. 1. Hunters must check in and out at the check station when open. 2. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season as posted, to provide for waterfowl resting as necessary depending on water levels, weather, and presence of birds. c. Lower Queens (Neeskah) 1. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake from the opening day of migratory waterfowl season through December 1. 2. Hunters must check in and out at the check station when open. 3. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from December 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season as posted, to provide for waterfowl resting as necessary depending on water levels, weather, and presence of birds. d. Nee So Pah 1. Public access is prohibited, except to retrieve downed waterfowl from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season as posted, to provide for waterfowl resting as necessary depending on water levels, weather, and presence of birds. e. ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited.

178. Radium State Wildlife Area - Grand, Routt, and Eagle Counties a. Hunting is prohibited in the designated safety zone as posted.

179. Ralston Creek State Wildlife Area - Jefferson County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited, except while hunting.

180. Ramah State Wildlife Area - El Paso County a. Boating is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except while hunting. Discharge of archery equipment is allowed on the established archery shooting range. Hunting with centerfire rifles is prohibited. d. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Water contact activities are prohibited. g. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released by the Division or its agent for educational or training purposes without seasonal or numerical restrictions.

181. Red Lion State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Camping is prohibited.

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b. Fires are prohibited. c. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Hunting prohibited from floating devices and frozen surface of the lake. e. Boating prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric motor used for fishing or to set and pick up decoys and retrieve downed waterfowl. Craft must be launched from the designated area as posted.

182. Red Mountain State Wildlife Area - Grand County a. Public access is prohibited from November 15 until April 15. b. Motor vehicles are prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Dogs must be on a leash.

183. Reddy State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Lake County a. Access is limited to fishing only. No other activity is allowed. b. Access is allowed only within 30 feet of the high water line, or as otherwise posted. c. Access is allowed only from the Highway 24 overpass parking area or from Crystal Lake State Trust Land. d. Dogs are prohibited.

184. Richard State Wildlife Area (Hunting and Fishing Lease) - (North Fork of the North Platte River) Jackson County a. Access is for hunting and fishing only. b. Hunting is prohibited within two hundred (200) yards of any building.

185. Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area - Rio Blanco County a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. b. Waterskiing is prohibited from March 1 through June 15. c. Parking is restricted to designated areas only. d. Hunting big game is prohibited, except by means of archery equipment. e. Access to the Roselund Unit is restricted to day use only.

186. Rio Grande River State Wildlife Area (Del Norte Fishing Easements) - Rio Grande County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing.

187. Rio Grande State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County a. Fires are prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15. The Area Wildlife Manager may authorize access during this closure if the proposed access will not adversely impact nesting or wintering bird populations. c. Camping is prohibited, except in those parking areas with toilet facilities. d. The Area Wildlife Manager may post area specific closures to manage waterfowl hunting pressure during established waterfowl seasons, to protect maintenance and construction equipment and to protect human health and safety.

188. Rito Hondo Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor.

189. Road Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Camping is prohibited.

19 b. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

190. Roaring Fork State Wildlife Area (formerly Carbondale SWA) - Garfield County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited.

191. Rocky Ford State Wildlife Area - Otero County a. Fires are prohibited.

192. Roeber State Wildlife Area - Delta County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Dogs are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited in the open space easement area. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Hunting is prohibited in the open space easement area. f. Public access is prohibited from the day after the conclusion of the annual big game seasons through April 30.g. Public access is prohibited, except for hunting and fishing. h. Bowfishing is prohibited.

193. Rosemont Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Teller County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Fishing is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. f. Public access is prohibited, except by foot from established parking areas. g. Public access is prohibited in the dam area, vicinity of the caretaker’s house, and north side of the reservoir, to protect administrative sites owned by the City of Colorado Springs, as posted. h. Water contact activities are prohibited. i. Ice fishing is prohibited. j. Discharge of firearms is prohibited.

194. Ruby Mountain State Wildlife Area (Fishing Easement) - Chaffee County a. Public access is for fishing only. b. Access is allowed only from the high water line to mid-river. c. Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited.

195. Runyon/Fountain Lakes State Wildlife Area - Pueblo County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or carry-on craft propelled by hand, wind, or electric motor used for fishing only. All watercraft must be under 14 feet in length. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Water contact activities are prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise, except for fishing.

196. Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area - Saguache County a. Camping is prohibited, except with self-contained units in designated areas. b. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. c. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15.

20 d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in established parking areas. e. Public access is prohibited, except as posted, to protect wintering and nesting waterfowl, and to protect administrative areas of the property. f. Section 29 shall be closed during waterfowl season. g. During the first split waterfowl season, Russell Lakes SWA shall close at 1:00 p.m.

197. Sam Caudill State Wildlife Area - Garfield County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited.

198. Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Costilla County a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited, except for fishing. c. Camping is prohibited in the boat ramp parking area. d. Waterskiing is prohibited. e. Bowfishing is prohibited. f. All crayfish taken must be returned to the water of origin immediately or killed and taken into possession immediately upon catch with kill being effected by separating the abdomen from the cephalothorax (tail from body).

199. Sand Draw State Wildlife Area - Sedgwick County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Hunting is limited to youth/mentor hunting only. A maximum of one (1) mentor per youth hunter may hunt.

200. Sands Lake State Wildlife Area - Chaffee County a. Camping is prohibited.

201. Sandsage State Wildlife Area - Yuma County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Hunting prohibited, except with bows or shotguns with birdshot.

202. Sandy Bluffs State Wildlife Area - Yuma County a. Public access is prohibited from June 1 – August 31. b. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Dog training is prohibited. f. Horses are prohibited, except while hunting. g. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

203. San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area - Alamosa County a. Any person age 18 through 64 must possess an annual access permit in order to access this property, except that any person who possesses a current and valid Colorado annual hunting or fishing license is exempt from this permit

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requirement. Permits shall cost $43, and are valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Permits are available from any Division licensing agent. b. Boating is prohibited north of the buoy line. c. Public access is prohibited north of the buoy line and east-west fence line from February 15 through July 15. d. Camping is prohibited outside of designated areas.

204. Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area - Routt County a. Camping and campfires are prohibited, except for three (3) days before the beginning of regular big game seasons through three (3) days after the end of regular big game seasons.

205. Sawhill Ponds – Boulder County a. Dogs must be kept on a six foot leash which must be held and controlled by the handler, except in designated areas. b. Motorized and non-motorized vehicles (including bicycles) are prohibited beyond designated parking areas. c. Boating and bellyboats are prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited. e. Horseback riding is prohibited, except on established maintenance roads. f. Public access is prohibited between midnight and 5:00 a.m. g. Collecting of any kind is prohibited, except as authorized by permit. h. Other activities may be prohibited as posted, to implement the management agreement between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the City of Boulder.

206. Sedgwick Bar State Wildlife Area - Sedgwick County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. e. Horse use is prohibited, except for training hunting dogs in February, March, April (through the Wednesday preceding the turkey season), and August. f. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. g. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons.

207. Sego Springs State Wildlife Area - Conejos County a. Field trials may be authorized during August and September only. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15. d. Bowfishing is prohibited.

208. Setchfield State Wildlife Area - Bent County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

209. Seymour Lake State Wildlife Area - Jackson County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

210. Sharptail Ridge State Wildlife Area - Douglas County a. Access is restricted to day use only. b. Access is permitted by foot only. c. Camping is prohibited.

22 d. Hunting is restricted to deer and elk hunting only. e. Deer and elk hunting is allowed by permit only. Hunters must have a limited deer or elk license for unit 51 before applying. No more than two hunters will be permitted daily. Group applications are allowed for a maximum of two applicants per group. Permits will be valid for a minimum of two days and a maximum of three days beginning after Labor Day, and will be based on the length of the underlying season and maximization of individual hunter opportunity. Permit applications are available from the Division in Denver 303-291-7227. f. Permitted hunters may take one other person (an observer) who is not hunting with them while hunting, however that person must remain with the hunter at all times. g. Permitted hunters may park inside in the parking area behind the gate during the times for which they are permitted. Driving anywhere else on the property is prohibited.

211. Shriver-Wright State Wildlife Area - Rio Grande County a. Fires are prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited, except in parking areas with self-contained camp trailers or campers. c. The Area Wildlife Manager may post area-specific closures to manage waterfowl hunting pressure during established waterfowl seasons, to protect maintenance and construction equipment, and to protect human health and safety. d. Hunting is restricted to the use of archery equipment, shotguns, muzzle-loading or falconry only. e. Target practice is prohibited.

212. Sikes Ranch State Wildlife Area - Baca and Las Animas Counties a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited. d. Wood cutting or gathering is prohibited. e. Public access is allowed one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset, except that when an animal is harvested the successful hunter is allowed to remain as long as is necessary to remove the animal, and except when authorized by a night hunting permit. f. Trapping is allowed by permit only. Permit holders shall have their permit on their person at all times while trapping. Permits may be obtained by calling the Lamar Service Center at 719-336-6600 or the local District Wildlife Manager at 719-980-0025. g. Public access is prohibited in the building envelope and designated safety zones, as posted. h. Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only. i. All motorized travel is restricted to the primary access route (CR O).

213. Simmons State Wildlife Area - Yuma County a. Public access is prohibited from June 1 through August 31. b. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Dog training is prohibited. f. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

214. Simpson Ponds State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes used for fishing. b. Camping is prohibited.

23 c. Dog training is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except when hunting. f. Discharge of bows is allowed for bowfishing. g. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, except for fishing or when authorized by a night hunting permit. h. Horseback riding is prohibited. i. Bicycle riding is prohibited.

215. Skaguay Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Teller County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

216. 63 Ranch - Park County a. Camping is prohibited.

217. Smith Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. b. Hunting is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. d. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, except for fishing. e. Camping is prohibited. f. Snowmobile use is prohibited. g. Off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is prohibited. h. Open fires are prohibited.

218. Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Costilla County a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only b. Public access is prohibited from February 15 through July 15 on the north and east shore areas. c. Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of the waterfowl season, except within two-hundred (200) yards of the dam. d. Waterskiing is prohibited. e. Vehicles are prohibited within fifty (50) feet of the water.

219. South Republican State Wildlife Area - Yuma County a. Field trials may be authorized during February, March, August, and September only. No more than two trials may be authorized during the February-March period and no more than one field trial may be authorized during the August- September period. b. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited as posted to provide resting areas for wintering waterfowl. c. Parking for waterfowl hunting is prohibited, except in designated parking areas. d. Waterfowl hunting access is prohibited on the downstream face of the dam.

220. Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area - Las Animas County a. Camping is prohibited, except in established camping areas. b. Fires are prohibited, except in designated areas. c. Public access is prohibited, except from established parking areas. d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in designated areas.

221. Spinney Mountain State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

24 222. Stalker Lake State Wildlife Area - Yuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or electric motor. d. Target practice is prohibited, except with bows on the designated archery range. e. Hunting is prohibited, except with bows or shotguns with birdshot. f. Hunting on the western half of Stalker Lake is prohibited. g. After October 31, hunting is prohibited, except in areas east of Stalker Lake dam.

223. Storm Mountain Access Road - Larimer County a. Public access is prohibited as posted, when necessary to prevent road and habitat damage, depending on weather and habitat conditions

224. Summit Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

225. Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife Area - Logan County a. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am, except with an authorized night hunting permit. b. Camping and fires are prohibited, except in the designated camping areas. c. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. d. Horse use is prohibited north of I-76, except for training hunting dogs in February, March, April (through the Wednesday preceding the turkey season), and August. e. A maximum of three (3) field trials may be authorized during February, March, or August, and one (1) in September. f. All hunters must check-in and out at the check station, and must park at the hunting area they are checked into. After 9:00 am, hunters may hunt adjacent areas. Deer and turkey hunters are only required to check into East, West, or South Tamarack Area. g. From October 25 through the regular duck seasons, reservations are available, but not required, on weekends and legal holidays. Reservations must be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. h. All recreational activities, except deer hunting, are prohibited on the opening weekend of the regular plains rifle deer season and on the opening day and first weekend of the late plains rifle deer season. i. The launching or takeout of vessels is prohibited during waterfowl seasons. j. Augmentation Ponds: 1. From the first day of the second duck season through the dark goose season, waterfowl hunting is allowed only through a lottery drawing. 2. Hunting is limited to a specific pond/hunt area on each day. 3. To enter drawing, hunters must send a letter or postcard postmarked by September 30 to the CPW Brush Service Center, with name, address, phone number, CID number, and desired reservation dates. Hunters must possess a valid license to hunt waterfowl to enter drawing. Hunters may apply for multiple hunt dates on one postcard. 4. Hunters successful in the drawing are required to comply with all hunting restrictions in #901.A of these regulations. All hunters must check-in and out at the check station. Maximum of four (4) hunters allowed per group per day. Hunters must park in designated parking areas, but are allowed to drop off decoys via existing four-wheel-drive only roads, as posted. Hunters must remain on existing roads as posted.

25 5. During the light goose conservation order season, all hunters must check-in and out at check station.

226. Tarryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Public access is prohibited from the dam, spillway and outlet structures. b. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited. c. All terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and snowmobiles are prohibited. d. Discharge of firearms, pellet guns, or bows is prohibited in established campgrounds. e. Fires are prohibited.

227. Taylor River State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Vehicle parking is prohibited, except in designated areas. e. Public access is prohibited from Taylor Dam to 325 yards downstream.

228. Teter-Michigan Creek State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

229. Thurston Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Prowers County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake from November 1 through the last day of the migratory waterfowl season. b. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise daily, except for fishing. c. All terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are prohibited. d. Public access to the frozen surface of the lake is prohibited. e. Public access to the dams, inlets, and outlet structures is prohibited, except for fishing.

230. Tilman Bishop State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Public access is prohibited during the nesting and migrating period, from March 15 through July 14. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Hunters must check in and out of the entrance station. d. Waterfowl hunters are restricted to hunting from designated blinds or in the zone identified for each blind. No more than four hunters allowed per blind. e. Hunting is restricted to bows and shotguns with shot-shells or by falconry only. f. Deer hunting is allowed by limited permit only. Permit applications will be available from Colorado Parks and Wildlife West Regional Office in 711 Independent Ave., Grand Junction, Co, 81505, phone 970-255-6100. The application deadline is August 1. Permits will be issued through a hand drawing, and successful applicants will be notified by mail. The date, time, and location of the drawing will be included on the application. g. Turkey hunting is prohibited. h. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid to hunting. i. Waterfowl hunting on this property is by reservation only. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted at the property. j. Hunt areas that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come, first- served basis after 5:00 am on each hunting day. Reserved hunt areas unoccupied by 7:00 am will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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However, any hunt area must be yielded at any time upon request of a hunter holding a valid and active reservation for that area.

231. Timpas Creek State Wildlife Area - Otero County a. Fires are prohibited.

232. Tomahawk State Wildlife Area - Park County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

233. Tomichi Creek State Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. From the end of the waterfowl season through June 30, public access is allowed for fishing only. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited. d. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting.

234. Totten Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Glass containers are prohibited. d. Hunting is prohibited in the inlet area from September 30 through January 20, as posted, to protect resting waterfowl. e. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake. f. Public access is prohibited along the north shore from March 1 through May 31. g. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, except for fishing.

235. Trujillo Meadows State Wildlife Area - Conejos County a. Boating is prohibited in a manner that creates a white water wake.

236. Turk's Pond State Wildlife Area - Baca County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited. c. All human activity is prohibited within a one-quarter (¼) mile of the high water line around Turk’s Pond including the administrative buildings, from the opening day of the regular duck season through the last day of the regular dark goose season as posted. Hunters are allowed inside the closure only to retrieve downed waterfowl. Hunters must leave firearms outside of the closure.

237. Twin Spruce Ponds State Wildlife Area- Montezuma County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Glass containers are prohibited. d. Hunting and discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited. e. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand. f. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. g. Access to the property is from designated parking area only.

238. Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Baca and Prowers Counties a. Boating is prohibited in Two Buttes Ponds below the dam, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor.

239. Urad Lake State Wildlife Area - Clear Creek County

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a. Public access is allowed from June 1 through the end of the 4th regular big game rifle season, or until the road is closed due to inaccessibility, as posted. b. Access is by foot or horseback only. c. Motor vehicle use is restricted to the designated parking lot only. d. Camping shall be limited to five days in any 45-day period, except during the big game seasons in designated campgrounds. e. Fires are prohibited, except in established fire rings. f. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited except when hunting. g. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind, or electric motor. h. Dogs must be kept on a leash, except when used as an aid in hunting.

240. Vail Deer Underpass State Wildlife Area - Eagle County a. Hunting is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from November 1 through June 15.

241. Valmont Reservoir Administrative Area - Boulder County a. Public access is prohibited.

242. Verner State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - (North Platte River) Jackson County a. Public access is for fishing only.

243. Wahatoya State Wildlife Area - Huerfano County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand or wind. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Fires are prohibited.

244. Walker State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except bows are permitted for the purpose of bowfishing. d. Hunting is prohibited. e. Public access is prohibited from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise. f. Trapping is prohibited. g. Dogs are prohibited, except that dogs on leash are permitted on the paved Riverfront Trail. All dog handlers must immediately collect, remove, and properly dispose of all dog feces left by their dog.

245. Watson Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County a. Boating is prohibited. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Hunting is prohibited. d. Ice fishing is prohibited. e. Ice skating is prohibited. f. Vehicle parking is prohibited on the South Dam. g. Public access is prohibited to the northwest side as posted to prevent access to the water outtake and fish disposal area. h. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. i. The use or possession of live minnows is prohibited. j. From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, use other than fishing is prohibited.

246. Waunita Watchable Wildlife Area - Gunnison County a. Camping is prohibited.

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b. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. c. Dogs are prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. All trash must be packed out.

247. Webster State Wildlife Area - Weld County a. Public access is prohibited from the day after the last day of the spring turkey season through August 31. b. From September 1 through the last day of the spring turkey season, public access is limited to only licensed hunters or members of a hunting party, and only on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and legal holidays, c. Public access is prohibited from one hour after sunset to 4:00 am. d. Hunters may only access the property by parking in a designated, numbered parking spot inside the parking lot. Parking along the access road or Weld Co Rd 394 is prohibited. e. Camping is prohibited. f. Fires are prohibited. g. Target practice is prohibited. h. Horse use is prohibited. i. Dogs are prohibited, except as an aid in hunting. j. Hunting with center-fire rifles and muzzleloaders is prohibited. k. Hunting is prohibited in the inflow or outflow canals.

248. Wellington State Wildlife Area - Larimer and Weld Counties a. Boating is prohibited, except for craft propelled by hand may be used in hunting waterfowl. b. Camping is prohibited. c. Field trials may be authorized on the Wellington and Schware units during February, March 1 through 14, and August only. Field trials may be authorized on the Cobb Lake Unit year-round. d. Game birds listed in #009(B) of these regulations may be released on the Cobb Lake Unit by the Division or its agent for educational or training purposes without seasonal or numerical restrictions. e. Fires are prohibited. f. Public access is prohibited on the Wellington and Schware Units from March 15 through July 15. g. Target practice is prohibited, except when authorized by the area wildlife manager. h. Public access is prohibited on the Wellington Unit from the first day of the regular waterfowl season to the first day of the pheasant season, except on Saturday, Sundays, Mondays and legal holidays. i. Horseback riding is prohibited, except at the Cobb Lake Unit, where horses may be used during field trials. j. Domestic birds, feral birds, or privately-owned game birds may be released year- round for dog training on the Cobb Lake Unit by permit only, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, #007, #008, #009, #801 and #804 of these regulations. All such birds taken during training activities shall be removed from the State Wildlife Area by the dog training permitee and all privately-owned game birds shall be prepared for human consumption. k. Big game hunting on all units is restricted to the use of archery, shotguns with slugs, and muzzle-loading only. l. The Division is authorized to implement a dog training reservation system should overcrowding become an issue on the State Wildlife Area.

249. West Lake State Wildlife Area - Larimer County

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250. West Lake State Wildlife Area - Mesa County a. Boating is prohibited. b. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. c. Water contact activities are prohibited.

251. West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area - Garfield County a. Camping is prohibited, except from the day after Labor Day through December 31. b. Public access is prohibited on the West Rifle Creek Shooting Range, except between sunrise and sunset daily when in compliance with all posted range rules.

252. Whitehorse State Wildlife Area - Adams County a. Public access is prohibited, except for youth mentor waterfowl hunting only, when authorized by the Area Wildlife Manager as participants in the Division's youth hunting program. b. A reservation is required for all waterfowl hunting. Reservations may be made in accordance with #901.A of these regulations. Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation, except when hunting areas where reservations are not required or on hunt areas which are unreserved and unoccupied. Hunters must follow check in and check out procedures as posted. c. Waterfowl hunters must check in and check out at the designated check station.

253. Williams Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Open fires are prohibited. c. Boating in a manner that creates a white water wake is prohibited. d. Snowmobiles are allowed only as an aid in ice fishing. e. Sail surfboards are prohibited.

254. Willow Creek State Wildlife Area - Yuma County a. Public access is prohibited from June 1 through August 31. b. Public access is prohibited from 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. c. Camping is prohibited. d. Fires are prohibited. e. Dog training is prohibited. f. Horses are prohibited. g. Target practice is prohibited except when authorized by the area wildlife manager.

255. Wind in the Willows State Wildlife Area - Hinsdale County a. Public access to the Easement Area is limited to a single point located at the southerly end of the property, just north of the bridge on Hinsdale Co Rd 33, near the intersection of Hinsdale Co Rd 33 and Hinsdale Co Rd 30. Public access to the Easement Area from any other portion of the property is prohibited. b. Fishing access is allowed only on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, including twenty (20) feet on either side of the riverbank. c. Public access is prohibited from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise. d. Public access is restricted to foot traffic only. e. Dogs and other pets are prohibited. f. Camping is prohibited. g. Fires are prohibited.

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256. Windy Gap Watchable Wildlife Area - Grand County a. Dogs are prohibited beyond the parking area. b. Fishing is prohibited. c. Discharge of firearms is prohibited. d. Camping is prohibited. e. Fires are prohibited. f. No human activity allowed outside viewing area. g. Public access is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. h. Hunting is prohibited. i. Trapping is prohibited.

257. Woodhouse State Wildlife Area - Douglas County a. Public access is prohibited.

258. Woods Lake State Wildlife Area - San Miguel County a. Boating is prohibited, except for float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor. b. Camping is prohibited.

259. Yampa River State Wildlife Area - Routt County a. Camping is prohibited. b. Fires are prohibited.

260. Yarmony Ranch State Wildlife Area (Fishing Lease) - (Illinois River) Jackson County a. Public access is for fishing only.

31 APPENDIX B

1. State Wildlife Areas governed by regulation #900

Wildlife properties governed by general provisions contained in regulation #900 include those listed in the following table and any new properties acquired during the year for which property specific regulations have not been adopted:

Property Name County Alberta Park Reservoir SWA Mineral Alma SWA Park Andrews Lake SWA San Juan Apishapa SWA Las Animas Arkansas River/Big Bend SWA Chaffee Arkansas River SWA Prowers Beaver Creek SWA Fremont Big Meadows Reservoir SWA Mineral Bob Terrell SWA Garfield Brackenbury SWA Larimer Brush Creek SWA Eagle Buena Vista SWA (Fishing Easement) Chaffee Burchfield SWA Baca Cabin Creek SWA Gunnison Chesmore SWA (Fishing Easement) Chaffee Coke Oven SWA Pitkin Collins Mountain Ranch SWA Rio Blanco Creede SWA Mineral Deadman SWA Prowers Droney Gulch SWA Chaffee Georgetown SWA Clear Creek Huerfano SWA Huerfano Johnson Village SWA (Fishing Easement) Chaffee La Jara Reservoir SWA Conejos Lake Fork Gunnison SWA (Fishing Easement) Hinsdale Leaps Gulch SWA Gunnison Marquard SWA (Fishing Easement) Chaffee Mason Family SWA Hinsdale Middle Taylor Creek SWA Custer Mt. Werner SWA (Fishing Easement) Routt Purgatoire River SWA Bent Oxbow SWA Otero Owl Mountain SWA Jackson Piceance SWA Garfield/Rio Blanco Pioneer Park SWA Grand Pot Creek SWA Moffat Red Dog SWA Prowers

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Rock Creek SWA Grand San Luis Hills SWA Costilla San Miguel SWA San Miguel Sapinero SWA Gunnison Seaman Reservoir SWA Larimer Steamboat Springs SWA (Fishing Easement) Routt Terrace Reservoir SWA Conejos Twin Sisters SWA Larimer Van Tuyl SWA (Cabin Creek and Lost Canyon Units) Gunnison Wheeler SWA Garfield Williams Hill SWA Pitkin Wright’s Lake SWA (Fishing Easement) Chaffee

2. State Trust Lands governed by regulation #902 Properties leased from the State Land Board (state trust lands) governed by general provisions contained in regulation #902 include those listed in the following table and any new properties acquired during the year for which property specific regulations have not been adopted:

Property Name County Agate Mountain Park Agua Ramon Rio Grande Alamosa Canyon Conejos Arrowhead Larimer Aspen Ridge Chaffee Badger Flats Park Ben Morgan Canyon Moffat Box Elder Moffat Boxelder North Moffat Brett Gray Ranch Lincoln Carnero Saguache Citadel Moffat Copper Mountain Grand Cross Mountain Moffat Disappointment Creek Dolores Dry Creek Basin San Miguel Dry Creek North Larimer Eagle Canyon Larimer Eleven Mile Park Elk Springs #1 Moffat Flattop Butte Las Animas Gerrard Rio Grande Guillermo Ranch Huerfano Hartsel Park Higbee Canyon Otero Horse Ranch Pass Larimer Iles Grove Moffat Jeffway Gulch Moffat Jimmy Creek Larimer Jubb Creek Moffat Keller Lease Bent

33 Property Name County Little Snake Moffat Middle Creek Saguache Morgan Gulch Moffat Old Woman Creek Saguache Pawnee Valley Logan Pinon Ridge Moffat Poison Spyder San Miguel Poncha Pass Chaffee Queens Kiowa Saddle Mountain Park San Juan Creek Saguache Sand Creek Central Chaffee Sand Creek South Baca Simsberry Draw Moffat Sleeping Giant Routt Slide Mountain Grand South Duffy Mountain Moffat Steven’s Gulch Larimer Temple Canyon Moffat Texas Creek #2 Fremont Thornburg Draw Moffat Three Mile Mountain Park Triangle Moffat Troublesome Valley Ranch Grand Villa Grove Saguache Weldon Valley Morgan Whiskey Creek Eagle

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FILING - 09/25/2019 Basis and Purpose Chapter W-9 - Wildlife Properties

Basis and Purpose:

At its September 5 – 6, 2019, regularly-scheduled meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted emergency rules affecting Chapter W-9 (Wildlife Properties); 2 CCR 406 – 9. The emergency rules created property-specific rules for the Flanders Ranch State Wildlife Area (“SWA”) and added three properties owned by the State Land Board to the list of properties leased to CPW for wildlife-related purposes (collectively, the “Properties”).

The Commission adopted the foregoing rules on an emergency basis as authorized by the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act, CRS § 24-4-103(6)(a). This section authorizes emergency rules where “the agency finds that immediate adoption of the rule is imperatively necessary … for the preservation of public health, safety, or welfare and compliance” with the APA’s standard rulemaking requirements “would be contrary to the public interest.” The Commission finds such standards are satisfied here.

The Commission is required to develop “a comprehensive program designed to offer the greatest possible variety of wildlife-related recreational opportunity to the people of this state.” CRS, § 33-1- 101(1). “Acquiring public access to wildlife-related recreation” is a statutory priority for the Commission. CRS, § 33-4-102.7(1)(7). The Commission has statutory authority to purchase real estate interests. CRS, § 33-1-105.

CPW recently acquired real estate interests in the Properties, including access rights for the public to participate in wildlife-related recreation. On July 18, 2019, the Commission approved a lease amendment between CPW and the State Land Board pertaining to the three State Land Board properties mentioned above. In March 2019, CPW closed on its purchase of an access easement at the Flanders Ranch State Wildlife Area. These recent events make it necessary to formalize the circumstances under which the public can access the Properties.

Absent the emergency rules, such properties would be effectively closed to hunting due to a lack of applicable regulations, which would be contrary to CPW’s mandate to provide the greatest possible variety of wildlife-related recreational opportunities to the people of this state. Accordingly, the emergency rules are necessary to open the Properties to hunting and other wildlife-related recreation as more fully defined and limited in the rules.

CPW has, to the extent it could, given notice of its emergency rule-making and allowed for public participation in the adoption of the emergency regulations. Notice of the proposed emergency rule- making was posted at the State Capitol, at the Division of Parks and Wildlife headquarters, Regional Service Centers, and Area Service Centers (area offices), indicating the Commission would consider the emergency regulations at its meeting on September 5 – 6, 2019, and an opportunity to comment was provided to members of the public at that time.

The statements of basis and purpose for these regulations can be viewed and copies obtained from the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, Office of the Regulations Manager, Policy and Planning Unit, 1313 Sherman, Room 111, Denver, CO 80203.

The primary statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1- 106 and 33-1-107, C.R.S.

EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION AND SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR NO MORE THAN 120 DAYS OR UNTIL PERMANENT REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, OR

1 THE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS ARE OTHERWISE REPEALED, AMENDED, OR SUPERSEDED.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

APPROVED: Michelle Zimmerman Chair

ATTEST: James Vigil Secretary

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31 (A) Consent Agenda Proposed Parks and Wildlife Commission Consent Agenda September 5th and 6th, 2019

In order to increase the Parks and Wildlife Commission’s efficiency and allow more time for consideration of wildlife policy and contested issues, the listed items are noticed for action by the Commission as part of the September, 2019 “Consent Agenda.”

Note: The process for placing matters on the Consent Agenda is as follows: The Director identifies matters where the recommended action follows established policy or precedent, there has been agreement reached or the matter is expected to be uncontested and non-controversial. Staff will provide written memos to the Parks and Wildlife Commission members explaining the matters on the Consent Agenda. Copies of the memos will be available to the public.

Matters on the Consent Agenda are noticed for hearing at the same time and in the same manner as other agenda items. If a member of the Commission requests further consideration of an item on the consent agenda, that item will be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and discussed and acted upon as determined by the Commission. The Consent Agenda may be voted on without the necessity of reading individual items. Any Commission member may request clarification from the Director for any matter on the Consent Agenda.

Real Estate Project 31.1 (A) Project # Name 16-067 SW Gunnison Partnership Ranches RFP - 3rd Party CE 18-040 NW Routt County Hunter Safety SAA -Yampa Valley Sportsman Education Foundation 19-007 SE Dome Rock SWA - Campbell - Fee Title 19-036 NW Rio Blanco SWA - White River City Investments LLC - Exchange 19-040 SW Boat Ramp County Road 19 - Lindke - Parking Lease 19-054 SW Gunnison SWA and Miller Ranch SWA - Hay producer - Share crop agreement 19-055 SW Miller Ranch SWA - Lease agreement

End of Consent Agenda

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