2 CCR 406-5-503 - LICENSE AND STAMP REQUIREMENTS

A. License required

1. A small game license is required to take all migratory game birds listed in #500(B) for which an open season exists.

2. Each hunter must register their intent to hunt migratory birds by completing a Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey online (www.cpwshop.com) or by calling (1-855-521-3050) prior to their first hunting trip of the season. For the purpose of this regulation, "season" means the period March 1 through March 31 of the following year.

B. Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person who has attained the age of sixteen (16) years shall take any migratory waterfowl (ducks, geese and swans) unless at the time of such taking they have on their person an unexpired Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (commonly called duck stamp), either as a physical stamp validated by their signature written across the face of the stamp in ink or as an electronic stamp.

C. Colorado State Waterfowl Hunting Stamp

In addition to the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, no person who has attained the age of sixteen (16) years shall take any migratory waterfowl (ducks and geese) unless they possess and carry on their person a valid Colorado State Waterfowl Hunting Stamp, validated by their signature on the license.

1. A Colorado State Waterfowl Stamp may be obtained for collection or personal purposes, but shall not serve as the required state stamp for waterfowl hunting purposes.

D. Band-Tailed Pigeon Permit

Beginning with the 2016 band-tailed pigeon hunting season, no hunter shall take any band-tailed pigeons unless at the time of such taking they have on their person an annual band-tailed pigeon permit in addition to a small game license. An annual band-tailed pigeon permit can be purchased for $5.00.

E. Sandhill Crane Permit

Beginning with the 2024 sandhill crane hunting season, no hunter shall take any sandhill cranes unless at the time of such taking they have on their person an annual sandhill crane permit in addition to a small game license. An annual sandhill crane permit can be purchased for $0.00.

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2 CCR 406-5-503

37 CR 15, August 10, 2014, effective 9/1/2014 37 CR 17, September 10, 2014, effective 10/1/2014 38 CR 15, August 10, 2015, effective 9/1/2015 38 CR 17, September 10, 2015, effective 10/1/2015 39 CR 07, April 10, 2016, effective 5/1/2016 39 CR 19, October 10, 2016, effective 11/1/2016 40 CR 03, February 10, 2017, effective 3/2/2017 40 CR 07, April 10, 2017, effective 5/1/2017 40 CR 13, July 10, 2017, effective 8/1/2017 40 CR 23, December 10, 2017, effective 1/1/2018 41 CR 07, April 10, 2018, effective 5/1/2018 42 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 7/1/2019 43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 3/1/2020 43 CR 11, June 10, 2020, effective 6/30/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 11/1/2020 44 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 5/1/2021 45 CR 07, April 10, 2022, effective 5/1/2022 46 CR 07, April 10, 2023, effective 5/1/2023 47 CR 07, April 10, 2024, effective 5/1/2024