2020 Big Game: Deadline is April 7th

[Irving]

Here is your reminder to file for big game. Don't let current events distract you. I'm posting because every year I get distracted and someone posts up and reminds me at the last second.

I don't think I'll draw much this year, so everything might end up over the counter. We'll see though. Good luck everyone.

[TRnCO]

filled mine out this past weekend. With a freezer full of moose, I applied for more PP's then anything, although my brothers talked me into going rifle elk this year. Been many years since I've gone rifle elk hunting. With 3 of my brothers in camp, should be a good time.

[Hummer]

Given the current situation I think there will be fewer applications this year, and due to people who are furloughed, unemployed and financially stressed there will be far fewer hunters. This means better odds to draw limited licenses with less preference points than one might otherwise need. Maybe a chance to draw that trophy managed elk unit, or a moose, sheep or goat tag if you're short on points. Worth thinking about....

[hunterhawk]

Yup, either way I was going to draw my elk unit this year since im actually using my points.. im just hoping there is also less people too. Should be 10 times less people than my OTC units anyway so im excited.

[theGinsue]

Here is your reminder to file for big game. Don't let current events distract you. I'm posting because every year I get distracted and someone posts up and reminds me at the last second.

I don't think I'll draw much this year, so everything might end up over the counter. We'll see though. Good luck everyone.

Well, flip, flop and fly....I'd forgotten all about it until your post - Thanks Stu. So danged busy with work and dealing with the repercussions of this pandemic it just slipped my mind.

[XJ]

I just put in for some points, too much uncertainty. And every one of the last years I've been too busy in summer to even consider getting out in the fall.

But thanks for the reminder! Maybe the fishing license will get some use this year.

[Irving]

I'm surprised there haven't been reports of lines of people trying to buy fishing licenses, just in case.

[Waldo1]

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?

[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.

[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.