8 CCR 1201-12, pt. 7.00 - CONTROL OF DEPREDATING BLACK BEARS AND MOUNTAIN LIONS
7.1. Black bears and mountain lions may be
taken by means other than those prohibited by §
33-6-203, C.R.S. by the owners of
livestock and their families, employees, agents, and identified designees, and
by government agencies and employees pursuant to §§
33-3-106(3) and
33-4-101.3(4),
C.R.S., when it is necessary to prevent the black bears or mountain lions from
inflicting death or injury to livestock. In the case of black bears or mountain
lions, the phrase "necessary to prevent" as it relates to death or injury to
livestock, is limited to the specific black bear(s) or lion(s) that is (are)
reasonably believed to pose a threat and is (are) in the proximity, and when
damage to livestock is likely to occur or has occurred.
7.2. Traps
7.2.1. An owner or lessee of a parcel of
private property, or the employees of such owner or lessee, or identified
designee may use foothold traps, mechanical or spring-powered foot cable device
traps on black bears or mountain lions on his parcel of private property so
long as the following conditions are met as provided by §
33-6-207(1),
C.R.S.:
7.2.1.1. The property is primarily
used for commercial livestock or crop production; and
7.2.1.2. The use of the methods otherwise
prohibited by §
33-6-203, C.R.S., occurs only on
the owner or lessee's property; and
7.2.1.3. Such use does not exceed one
thirty-day period per year for each parcel of private property; and
7.2.1.4. The owner or lessee can present
on-site evidence to CPW that ongoing damage to livestock or crops has not been
alleviated by the use of methods other than those prohibited by §
33-6-203,
C.R.S.
7.2.2. For the
purpose of taking depredating black bears or mountain lions, foothold traps, or
mechanical or spring-powered foot cable device traps may be utilized within 30
feet of a carcass.
7.3.
Where documented historical damage has occurred, Wildlife Services is
authorized to take depredating black bears or mountain lions to allow effective
take of the animal(s) that pose a threat. This authorization may be modified by
the Commissioner through written agreements if such modification facilitates
effective control measures.
7.4.
All take of black bears and mountain lions shall be reported to CPW within five
days to allow CPW the opportunity to inspect the depredating animal. Said
report shall include any information requested by CPW.
7.5. For any black bear or mountain lion
taken pursuant to these rules and not taken with a valid CPW license during the
applicable season, the carcass shall be left where taken, unless delivered
pursuant to Part 7.6. CPW has the responsibility to recover or dispose of the
carcass or to allow it to decay.
7.6. Owners of agricultural products or
resources, their family members, employees, agents and identified designees
shall not possess black bears or mountain lions, or the parts thereof, unless
taken with a valid CPW license during the applicable season. The following
activities shall be permitted up to five days after take:
7.6.1. Delivery of the carcass or parts
thereof by the person taking the animal to the owner or manager of agricultural
products or resources for verification of kill; after verification, the owner
or manager shall make the carcass or parts that were delivered available for
CPW's recovery and disposal; or
7.6.2. Voluntary delivery of said carcass or
parts to the CPW.
7.7.
Black bears or mountain lions may be relocated only by CPW.
7.8. Dogs
7.8.1. Guard dogs, decoy dogs, coursing dogs,
and trailing dogs are allowed. Incidental take by these dogs is not
unlawful.
7.9 Artificial
Light
7.9.1. An owner or lessee of a parcel of
private property, or the employees of such owner or lessee, or identified
designee may use artificial light on private land where depredation has
occurred or is occurring.
7.9.2. An
owner of livestock, or the employees of such owner or lessee, or identified
designee may also use artificial light on public lands when taking depredating
animals where depredation has occurred or is occurring, except:
7.9.2.1. During the 24-hour period prior to
and during any regular deer, elk, or pronghorn rifle season and during the
24-hour period prior to and during the opening weekend of any grouse, pheasant,
quail, turkey, or waterfowl season, unless prior authorization is obtained from
the Commissioner with notification to CPW; or
7.9.2.2. In any areas where human safety
would be jeopardized.
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