FREE Personal Injury Claims Quiz

Take My Free Quiz Now!
(719) 757-1182

What are some Colorado hunting crimes?

August 30, 2017 – admin – Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Colorado Springs | Call 719-757-1182

With summer slowly ending, it will soon be time for hunters to take to the woods. Whether hunting for deer, bear, elk, geese or other type of animal, it’s important to know the laws in effect in Colorado when it comes to hunting either by bow or firearm.

Below are a few of the hunting laws that don’t deal specifically with hunting without the proper license.

Possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle

It is illegal in the state of Colorado for anyone other than law enforcement to have a firearm (a rifle or a shotgun) in a vehicle if it is loaded. The penalty for violating this law is a misdemeanor conviction, a fine of $50 and 15 license suspension points.

Shooting from a public road

It is illegal in the state of Colorado for anyone other than law enforcement to release an arrow or discharge a firearm across, upon or from any public road. The penalty for violating this law is a misdemeanor conviction, a fine of $50 and five license suspension points.

Hunting with artificial light, thermal imaging or night vision devices

It is illegal in the state of Colorado for any person to use artificial light to aid in the hunting or taking of any wildlife. Exceptions include people who lease or own the land, members of their family or their agents. The penalty for carrying a loaded firearm or a strung bow while using the artificial light is a misdemeanor conviction, a $200 fine and 20 license suspension points. The penalty for using night vision or thermal imaging to aid in hunting or taking wildlife while outside of the legal hunting hours is a misdemeanor conviction, a $2,000 and 20 license suspension points.

If a person accumulates 20 license points over a period of five years for convictions of violations for articles 1 to 6 of § 33-6-106, then he or she could have any or all of his or her hunting or fishing licenses suspended for up to five years.

If you are facing charges for violations of Colorado’s wildlife code, an experienced criminal defense attorney can work with you to present a strong defense.

Source: animallaw.info, “West’s Colorado Revised Statutes Annotated. Title 33. Wildlife and Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Wildlife. Article 6. Law Enforcement and Penalties–Wildlife. Part 1. General Provisions,” accessed Aug. 30, 2017

Related Blog Posts

Check kiting: A form of check fraud | Criminal Defense Lawyer | Colorado Springs, CO

Check kiting: A form of check fraud

Check fraud crimes come in many forms. One of these is check kiting. This occurs when a person writes a check from one their bank accounts and deposits it into…

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Colorado Springs | Call 719-757-1182

Do all crimes have a statute of limitations in Colorado?

When a crime is committed, many times there is a statute of limitations that applies. This means that the prosecution has a specific amount of time to charge someone with…

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Colorado Springs | Call 719-757-1182

Why should I care about my right to remain silent?

Have you ever heard this phrase in the movies? “You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you.” This sentence is…

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Colorado Springs | Call 719-757-1182

Does a Miranda Warning mistake help your criminal defense?

The average person doesn’t know all of their civil rights. Still, given how commonly it turns up in movies, books and television shows, many people know about the Miranda warning.…

Personal Injury Lawyer in Colorado Springs | Call 719-757-1182

Our Location

Pease Enter Your Name and Number For Callback

Request A Call Back