HUNTING IN THE POUDRE CANYON

   The following units 7, 8, 9, 19 and 191 are rich in Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, and Bighorn Sheep and are all in very close proximity to the Archer’s Poudre River Resort. Below is some information from the Colorado Department of Wildlife outlining the license requirements and seasons for some exciting Colorado hunting.

Hunting Fishing

HUNTING IN THE POUDRE CANYON

The following units 7, 8, 9,19 and 191 are rich in Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear, and Bighorn Sheep and are all in very close proximity to the Archer’s Poudre River Resort. Below is some information from the Colorado Department of Wildlife outlining the license requirements and seasons for some exciting Colorado hunting.

Licenses

Licenses can be purchased by Internet & phone: 
Most hunting and fishing licenses are available by Internet and phone. This includes annual and short-term fishing and small game licenses. Purchase online at the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) website under the heading Applications & Licenses or you can call the toll free telephone sales number, 1(800) 244-5613.

 Things to Remember

    If you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1949, you must have a hunter education card or certificate before applying or buying a license in Colorado.

    CC/CID
    If you bought a license in 2003 or this year, your Customer Identification Number (CID) is on the license.  If you have a Conservation Certificate (CC), you can still use that number to apply.  The number is in the upper right corner of the CC. 

    SSN
    As required by the Colorado support Enforcement Act, established by HB 97-1205 and implemented through 24-33-110 C.R.S., your Social Security number (SSN) is required to purchase or apply for all DOW licenses.  Your SSN is not shown on your license.  It is provided when requested to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Support Enforcement, as required by law and is used to enforce the law.

Big Game season dates, license fees and application deadlines for the next 5-year season structure, 2005-2009, are in the decision-making process now. Each year the Colorado Wildlife Commission meets in January to make final decisions on possible new regulation changes pertaining to hunting. Hunters need to be aware that new regulations may apply each year. Be sure to check the big game season information brochure for more specific information.

Buying Colorado Hunting and Fishing Licenses

APPLY for Big Game or Turkey Limited Draw Licenses:

• Online at www.wildlife.state.co.us—Click through to “Buy/Apply for License”
• Or by mail-in application—Applications are printed in the regulation brochures
Can’t hunt this year? Apply anyway!
Some units require preference points.Applying for a license by species each year can help you build preference points and keep your file active. Check the Big Game regulation brochure for specific details.
Planning for next year?
The 2009 Big Game Limited Draw Application Deadline is April 7, 2009 and the 2009 Turkey Limited Draw Application Deadlines are:
Spring—February 12, 2009 and Fall—July 9, 2009.
PURCHASE Small Game,Fishing,Furbearer,Habitat Stamps,Big Game Over-the-Counter and Leftover Licenses (licenses not taken through the Big Game draw):
• Online www.wildlife.state.co.us—Click through to “Buy/Apply for License.”
• By phone (800) 244-5613
• At 16 Colorado Division ofWildlife Service Centers statewide
• At most Colorado Sporting Goods Stores/License Agents statewide
Hunting and Fishing Regulation Brochures:
Available online at http://wildlife.state.co.us/RulesRegs/RegulationsBrochures/
All Regulation Brochures are available online, at most Colorado sporting goods stores/license agents statewide and at all 16 Division of Wildlife Service Centers.
Big Game, Sheep/Goat and Turkey regulation brochures are mailed to those who applied for that species the previous year. Nonresidents can request a mailed brochure online at the link above, if they didn’t apply for a particular species the year before or by phone.
Regulation Brochure Availability (updated and released annually):
Big Game (Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear & Moose)—Late February
Sheep (Rocky Mountain & Desert Bighorn) & Goat—Late February
State Trust Lands—Leased by DOW for wildlife recreation—Early August
Small Game and September Walk-In Access Atlas—Mid-August
Waterfowl—Early September
Mountain Lion—Early October
Late Cropland Walk-In Access Atlas—Late October
Fishing/Regulations and Property Directory—Mid-December
Turkey—Late December
Order a free Official State Vacation Guide and road map at COLORADO.COM

Over-the-counter bull elk licenses (2nd & 3rd rifle seasons) are available at license agents,online and DOW offices untilmidnight the day before the seasonstarts, then only at DOW offices

 There is nothing like a good night’s sleep before you begin an action packed day of hunting or coming back to a warm and comfortable cabin after your day is over.  Call us now  to reserve your cabin for the upcoming hunting season!

This page last updated 04/07/08