2020 Big Game: Deadline is April 7th

[davsel]

This year, I just want to sit on my own land and hunt. What is the simplest way to accomplish that?

Just apply for tags in the area where your land is.
Some areas have Private Land Only tags that are listed along with regular tags - application process is identical
I've had good luck drawing Private Land tags for my property.
I believe the link above is the only land owner hunting program in Colorado and contains a list of eligibility requirements.

And yes, the Hunting Books are overly complicated. Takes a bit to get familiar with. Just find the code for the species, method, dates you want and that's all you really need to apply online. Check back over the rules/changes before your hunt starts.

[brutal]

If you can figure out the CPW registration, reservation, and application site, the rest is cake.

What an utter shit show.

Having an existing Reserve America login, which is partly what they use, and trying to get setup on the CPW site was the biggest effing PITA event ever. I had to call and talk to a tech to get it sorted out (this was a few years back when they changed.)

[cableguy11]

If you can figure out the CPW registration, reservation, and application site, the rest is cake.

What an utter shit show.

Having an existing Reserve America login, which is partly what they use, and trying to get setup on the CPW site was the biggest effing PITA event ever. I had to call and talk to a tech to get it sorted out (this was a few years back when they changed.)

I remember that fiasco, and then again when I had to renew my license.

[Hummer]

Not to hijack the thread, but how about a little advice?

1. After decades of hunting in numerous states, it now appears that I have to take a Colorado Hunter's Safety Course... Which is great- especially since the ones I was looking at have now been cancelled. There is the online, opt-out test that I can take. Anyone know what that is like?

2. The 2020 Big Game book reads like the US Tax Code. It was confusing enough, but now I am slogging through the PDF version with all of the corrections. This year, I just want to sit on my own land and hunt. What is the simplest way to accomplish that?

Waldo1, are you saying that you do not have and never needed a hunter safety card in states you've hunted before? If you have one from another state it is valid in Colorado, and it is convenient to have it "verified" at a CPW office so you don't have to carry it in the field. The verification will be printed on your license.

[def90]

Just signed up for my Deer and Pronghorn, going for an Elk preference point and OTC when the time comes. 2 days left!


And... Spring turkey starts this Saturday!!!

[Irving]

Deadline is tomorrow. Don't forget like me. Almost missed it this year.
Deadline is 8:00pm mountain time!

[CS1983]

Got it in today. Did Elk, Deer, and Pronghorn.

Kinda hoping I don't draw all 3, cus the non-res fee is gonna be more than I really want to spend. But, being put in as non-res, since I just moved back, I might not draw anything -- I need to look at past draw stats on the areas I chose to guestimate my chances.

If that's the case, I'll do OTC elk archery.

[Hummer]

I procrastinated but got it done yesterday for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bear. I haven't missed hunting elk in 37 years, and hunted a few seasons before then, but not every year.

[Irving]

Lots of changes this year, and I really shouldn't have waited to read them all until now. Going to try putting in for Pronghorn down near Alamosa (where my wife bought some land) instead of up in Pawnee like usual. The moose changes are a little confusing. Well, the options aren't confusing, I just don't know where I should look for moose. I feel like 28 and 38 are probably pretty popular areas to go, but those are where I know.

[Hummer]

Lots of changes this year, and I really shouldn't have waited to read them all until now. Going to try putting in for Pronghorn down near Alamosa (where my wife bought some land) instead of up in Pawnee like usual. The moose changes are a little confusing. Well, the options aren't confusing, I just don't know where I should look for moose. I feel like 28 and 38 are probably pretty popular areas to go, but those are where I know.

38 should be good, I've seen moose there, but if you draw 29* or 20 I can help you find moose.