HIP Registration for CO Prairie Dogs?

[Crusader]

Directed to you Colorado experts--I will be heading out to Colorado later this month for some prairie dog shooting. I understand I need a small game license to shoot them on public land. Do I also need to register for HIP as well?

Thanks.

 

[Coloradomike]

Yep you do.. The license is not valid tell you get the hip number..

 

[skb2706]

Its costs nothing and you can get it online in five minutes.

 

[Crusader]

Thanks for the responses. One more question, though--what if we do not buy our license until we get there, can we do the HIP registration on the spot? We will probably end up buying the 1-day license each day, for two or three days.

 

[Coloradomike]

Yep. It is done by a phone call.. It takes about 5 mins or less.. Just wondering where r u going??

 

[Dale]

I think the phone number is 1-800-wet-land it is a federal thing

 

[yotesmokerz]

How long have you had to do this

 

[Coloradomike]

5 or6 years.. They r only about 7 questions. Maybe 3 mins if its all answer r no..

 

[claimbuster]

I've been a bit careless on getting signed up, just didn't bother. However, I understand the fine is $68 and five points, so I signed up this year.

 

[dmpowder]

pdog season ended in feb. so i dont know as if you should be shooting them on public land. Now private land your good to go.

 

[Coloradomike]

Nope the season started back June 15th.. Private and public..

 

[Coloradomike]

Here is a link to to season dates.. http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/SeasonDatesAndFees/SmallGameDatesandFees.htm

 

[dmpowder]

Yes sorry about that so it will end Feb of 2011 it must have been the 2010 that was throwing me off.

 

[eneranch]

Direct from 2009 Small Game Brochure

PRAIRIE DOGS: WHITE-TAILED,
BLACK-TAILED, GUNNISON’S
Public Land: June 15-end of Feb., 2010
Private Land: Year-round
Bag and possession limits: Unlimited

2010 Small Game Brochure will not be out until August 2010

When in doubt, call the experts:

Colorado Department of Wildlife - Contact Numbers

 

[skb2706]

Reference small game regs 327A and 327B

Basically pds are 365/24/7 on private land.

 

[claimbuster]

Originally Posted By: skb2706Reference small game regs 327A and 327B

Basically pds are 365/24/7 on private land.

Steve, agree completely as that I believe a small game license is not required on private land. However, I'm always concerned that a newbee and over eager game warden may not know the law.

So I buy the license even though I'm on private land.

 

[skb2706]

I know, its been my experience that not all game wardens know the basic regs down to the letter. I actually read them front to back (slow day) but like you I choose to cover my axx with a license and permission.

It goes along with the night hunting thing for coyotes. Don't recall the specific reg but on private land you are good to go 24 hours a day.

See ya Saturday..........

 

[Coloradomike]

It goes along with the night hunting thing for coyotes. Don't recall the specific reg but on private land you are good to go 24 hours a day.

See ya Saturday..........

[/quote]
U can on public land 24/7 U just need a permint to hunt at night

 

[odawgp]

Originally Posted By: Coloradomike

It goes along with the night hunting thing for coyotes. Don't recall the specific reg but on private land you are good to go 24 hours a day.

See ya Saturday..........


U can on public land 24/7 U just need a permint to hunt at night [/quote]

Good luck getting the night hunting permit if you are going to hunt in a lynx recovery area you will have to do it during the DAY!

The unwritten rule is they won't issue a night hunt permit for those areas where they believe lynx live.

 

[halfmile]

Well, Geez.....

http://www.fws.gov/hip/


How does a migratory bird info program apply to prairie dogs?

Since I am not well versed in bureaucratic bafflegab and boondoggles, I wish someone could enlighten me.

Also, do you still need written permission from the landowner on private land?

CO is a far piece for me but you ever know.

HM