CO: Don’t have to Register a Kill?

[Nwaneal]

Newbie here,

Doing my research for my first western hunt this fall. I’m noticing that you don’t have to register your kill if you are successful. Is that right?

Seems like that would be an easy way for the CPWD to gauge success rates, herd numbers, etc. I’m from Arkansas and it’s really easy to register our deer harvest.

Just curious what I’m missing.

Thanks!

 

[Marine4life]

This attempts to explain their process. They also collect a lot of info in the units that require CWD testing.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. CPW issues hunting and fishing...

cpw.state.co.us

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[Jbehredt]

No need to report. May get a survey over the winter. CPW cares more about license sales than elk numbers. Generally.

 

[Nwaneal]

No need to report. May get a survey over the winter. CPW cares more about license sales than elk numbers. Generally.

Interesting, I would think the more data the better.

 

[browning2480]

Above is correct. I have received some surveys but that is it. I see your name has NWA in it. I am in Northwest Arkansas also.

 

[5MilesBack]

I have gotten a survey every single year for at least the past 15 years.

 

[Scooter90254]

Newbie here,

Doing my research for my first western hunt this fall. I’m noticing that you don’t have to register your kill if you are successful. Is that right?

Seems like that would be an easy way for the CPWD to gauge success rates, herd numbers, etc. I’m from Arkansas and it’s really easy to register our deer harvest.

Just curious what I’m missing.

Thanks!

You’re not missing anything.

You’re assuming they care how many Elk get harvested.

They don’t

 

[TraderMike]

Youre bit missing anything.

You’re assuming they care how many Elk get harvested.

They don’t

But they damn sure care how many licenses they sell...

 

[sndmn11]

There are some hunt codes with mandatory reporting for deer and/or elk for CWD testing. Page 22 and page 41 have more details.

 

[Still Hunter]

I get a inquiry every year from CPW on my success. Last two years they called me on my cell phone.

 

[LostArra]

Newbie here,

Doing my research for my first western hunt this fall. I’m noticing that you don’t have to register your kill if you are successful. Is that right?

Seems like that would be an easy way for the CPWD to gauge success rates, herd numbers, etc. I’m from Arkansas and it’s really easy to register our deer harvest.

Just curious what I’m missing.

Thanks!

Welcome to big game hunting in the west where common sense and simplicity are rarely found.

I'll never understand why a survey of hunters, successful or not, is better than an online/phone app harvest requirement found in most other states. I can only come up with two reasons: someone with influence is in the survey business or they don't want more accurate data.

In fairness, Colorado is not the only state that doesn't require harvest reporting.

 

[rayporter]

since 84 i think i have only got 3 surveys.

 

[hobbes]

I have gotten a survey every single year for at least the past 15 years.

I lived there 06 to 11 and got a call after every season also.

I get a call after every season here in MT also for multiple species.

 

[Nickofthewoods]

Welcome to big game hunting in the west where common sense and simplicity are rarely found.

I'll never understand why a survey of hunters, successful or not, is better than an online/phone app harvest requirement found in most other states. I can only come up with two reasons: someone with influence is in the survey business or they don't want more accurate data.

In fairness, Colorado is not the only state that doesn't require harvest reporting.

No penalty for skipping the survey or reporting false results either?

That makes me lean toward your "not actually wanting more accurate data" theory.

 

[trophyhill]

Their idea of more data like other western states is fly overs and surveys. Not unique in the west. In NM it is mandatory to do the survey. The surveys assume that everyone is telling the truth. We all know hunters wouldn’t lie. The ones that do are probably democrats and BHA BOD’s and some of their constituents.