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IBgunner

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Does anyone know of an outfitter in Colorado who caters to coyote callers? A friend of mine in Utah and I (Kansas) would like to set up a long weekend hunt.
 
I am not really aware of anyone who guides for them. The problem is in CO the big game seasons in one way or the other stretch into January in most areas. So most outfitters are chasing elk til then. Then the ones that would do predators usually are running hounds for lions. Also in CO, you will have to get a nonresident tag. You might be better off looking at Wy for a place to go. Also we usually have, a PM get together in Baggs, WY. last year was the first year, but i think this year we will get alittle more serious about it. In wy no lic is required. AS far as a guide goes. I know Dan thompson will take guys for like $200+ a day. I bet with a little research you and your buddy could put together a do it yourself hunt that will be just as good for th cost of gas and hotel. Let em know, I could give you some areas to hunt, etc. for a do it yourself hunt.
 
Small game regulations in CO read quite specifically that YOU DO NOT have to have a license to shoot coyotes on private land. Read regulations 325A and 325B........doesn't matter where you come from.
 
Thanks for the interpretation of the regulations because I was having a heck of a time trying to figure them out. I couldn't decide whether I needed a small game license or a furbearers license. Looks like we have this worked out thanks to several of you. I look forward to crossing the border and trying my hand at taking some Coors country coyotes.
 
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Small game regulations in CO read quite specifically that YOU DO NOT have to have a license to shoot coyotes on private land. Read regulations 325A and 325B........doesn't matter where you come from.



Be careul with that. The actaul wording is:

#324 - Coyote A. Season Dates and Units 1. Statewide: January 1 through December 31. B. Daily Bag and Possession Limits 1. Unlimited bag and possession.

#325 - Badger, muskrat, beaver, red fox, bobcat, skunk, coyote, raccoon, prairie dog, pocket gopher, rock squirrel and Richardson’s and thirteen-lined ground squirrel A. These species may be taken year-round as necessary to protect private property.

B. A license shall not be required of any person, member of the person's family, lessee, agent, designee, or any employee of the person when necessary to protect private property.

The wording leaves a bit to be desired. It specifically says that the take has to be done to protect the private property. I asked a local DOW, he said he would never push the issue, but by law they can ask for proof that this animal was causing damage. Also the wording says that a person has to be a "family member, agent, designee etc." If the landowner is contacted and he said oh they are just hunters. You could get caught there too. He needs to say something along the lines that, yeah they are here to take care of a my coyote problem, etc. I am not trying to start and argument here, saying that it is a grey area and can be left to the interpretation of the officer. Also nothing is worse than seeing a yote on public land and not getting to send some lead its way.
 
I agree ....pretty lame wording. I do use it to my advantage only as much as it benefits me. My sister owns the land and my BIL is aware of the wording.
Just for grins check out Regulation 302 E 9 regarding the use of artificial light and night hunting furbearers on private land.
 
Yeah, same wording just as obscure as the other.

The DOW officer here said I had to have the permit, but did not have to callin when I went out. On public land you have to have permit and call in.
 
Out where I go its all private and BIL knows everybody so its something I never give much thought to. We just go do it. We checked the regs and asked.....no problems.
 
It is funny how this seems to be such a grey area. I am good friends with a local DOW officer so i always check with him regardless...
 
Elks: Your explanation was exactly the problem I was having with interpretation of the regulations. The wording it very misleading and subject to challenge by just about any conservation officer that wishes to make it a problem. In Kansas when I am doing night control work for feedlot people, I always carry a letter stating that I am under his employ to reduce coyotes. Since I will be hunting only on one farm, I'll probably work something out with the landowner. Geeze! All I want to do is shoot some coyotes. I'd think in pronghorn country they'd be glad I was out there.
 
I have friends that come out to CO and shoot pds with me all the time. They never have a problem with 'not having a license'.........you just have to know the land owner.
 
See the pdogs are not that hard cause they can easily be shown to cause damage and that they are harmful to the property. All you need is a hole in the ground. I am not meaning to be a pain here or anything just pointing out that there is descrepancy in the regs. The best bet is to go get a lic. and have at em. With the new CO regs a small game also allows you to shoot red fox and Bobcat. How can you go wrong there. I always have a small game too for grouse, rabbits etc.
 
Elks
If you put together a hunt in Wyoming...please post it well, and PM me and send me an e-mail...it looks like the Globe hunt isn't going to happen for me again this year...but Wyo....well that could happen....
 
I just carry a Fur Bearer. But I don't hunt rabbits and other small game so.........

What about a Colorado get together this year. No contest, just a fun hunt. Anyone up for it later in the winter?
We have a number of Colorado guys on the board.

Paul
 
I received an email reply from Colorado Fish and Game on this license issue and he stated that I needed a small game license (one day at $11.00 or season at $55.00 plus a $5 conservation fee)which is certainly no problem. My specific question was: "What kind of non-resident license do I need to hunt coyotes on private land?" Frankly that makes a Colorado coyote hunt a pretty reasonable option for an out of state hunter. I certainly won't risk a ticket when a proper license is so reasonable. Thought you guys would like to know.
 
Paul,

Last year was a first time meeting of hunters here. We hunted out of Baggs, WY. It was a Colorado/Wyoming Hunt. There were 3 of us from CO, 4-5 From WY and 1 of us was from Idaho. I think I will try and Put together a weekend hunt in January. Baggs is a good spot cause there is lots of Yotes, land and CO hunters are only 10 miles from CO and in WY you do not need any lic. for yotes. I will keep you all up dated.
 
Elks
That sounds great...I'm in the Western part of the state, but if there is anything I can do from here to help let me know.

Scott
 


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