2 CCR 405-1-106 - [Effective until 1/1/2025]

A. It shall be unlawful:

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.

Notes

2 CCR 405-1-106

38 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 5/1/2015 38 CR 15, August 10, 2015, effective 9/1/2015 39 CR 03, February 10, 2016, effective 3/1/2016 39 CR 07, April 10, 2016, effective 5/1/2016 39 CR 11, June 10, 2016, effective 7/1/2016 39 CR 19, October 10, 2016, effective 11/1/2016 40 CR 19, October 10, 2017, effective 11/1/2017 41 CR 07, April 10, 2018, effective 5/1/2018 41 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 7/1/2018 41 CR 19, October 10, 2018, effective 11/1/2018 41 CR 23, December 10, 2018, effective 1/1/2019 42 CR 18, September 25, 2019, effective 11/1/2019 43 CR 11, June 10, 2020, effective 6/30/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 11/1/2020 44 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 11/1/2021 45 CR 03, February 10, 2022, effective 3/2/2022 45 CR 11, June 10, 2022, effective 7/1/2022