8 CCR 1201-12, pt. 4.00 - CAPTURE OF NON-TARGET ANIMAL OR OTHER SPECIES

4.1. In the event of live capture of a non-target animal or other species that is not a state or federally identified threatened, endangered, at risk or otherwise protected species, the non-injured animal shall be immediately released. An injured animal shall be quickly and humanely killed or transported to a current CPW-licensed wildlife rehabilitator. If the animal cannot be released without human endangerment, the animal shall be quickly and humanely killed.

4.2. If the non-target animal is a state or federally identified threatened, endangered, at risk or otherwise protected species, the following provisions apply:

4.2.1. If the non-target animal is uninjured and can be released without human endangerment, the animal shall be immediately released.

4.2.2. If the non-target animal cannot be released without human endangerment or is injured refer to applicable state and/or federal law pertaining to other disposition, reporting requirements and penalties. For information regarding federal law, contact the Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lakewood, CO; for information regarding state law, contact CPW.

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8 CCR 1201-12, pt. 4.00

41 CR 23, December 10, 2018, effective 12/30/2018 43 CR 13, July 10, 2020, effective 7/30/2020