Hunting with a suppressor?

[newracer]

In Colorado can a suppressor be used for small game hunting? I cannot find anything that says it cannot. I sent an email to the DOW but I don't think they know what they are talking about.

FAQ Question from Web
http://wildlife.state.co.us/apps/faq/default.asp

Division: Division of Wildlife
Subject: Hunting with suppressed rifles
Topic: Small Game Hunting
Subtopic: Other
Question or Message: Can a person hunt (specifically small game) with a suppressed rifle?

Hi,
Rabbits, squirrels, blue grouse and ptarmigan can be hunted with a pellet rifle of .177 cal or larger, in season with a small game license.

Have a nice day.

David Dokken

Colorado Division of Wildlife
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216

I don't think you understood the question. I was asking if small game can be hunted with a rimfire or centerfire rifle equipped with a noise suppressor (silencer)?

Hi,

No, this is illegal both state and Federal laws.

Have a nice day.

David Dokken

Colorado Division of Wildlife
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216

Could you point me in the direction of such laws? I could not find anything while I was looking. I am asking about a legally acquired suppressor.

No responce to the last question yet.

[HunterCO]

You can legally hunt any game in CO including big game with a suppressor. I checked with DOW about this a few years ago and they said it was perfectly legal.

MG's are a no no for big game but ok for small game. I might just have to take the M16 prairie dog hunting. :twisted:

[newracer]

That's what I thought because all the regs I can find say "any rifle" they just have caliber restrictions.

[HunterCO]

That's what I thought because all the regs I can find say "any rifle" they just have caliber restrictions.

The response you got is from an idiot that thinks suppressors are illegal. You should have seen what I went through when I called them. First thing I was told is that I could not because suppressors are illegal. After explaining to the first idiot that they are not illegal I got transfered around to about 5 different people. Finally they got me in touch with one of the law enforcement division guys that knew what the hell he was talking about. After he got done laughing his arse off because in 20 years nobody had ever asked that question. He said it was perfectly legal there is no regulation against it. The only stipulation he gave me was to make sure I had my paper work with me in case they stopped me.

[newracer]

The response you got is from an idiot that thinks suppressors are illegal.

That is exactly what I thought when I read his responce. I am sure he is now going around the office trying to figure it out. That's why he hasn't responded yet.

The reason I ask is I have quite a few small caliber rifles (.17 up to .223) that I could buy one supressor for. It would be cool to pluck off PDs with very little noise to disturb them. [roll]

[KarlPMann]

Well, I was told suppressors were OK for small game and varmints, but not for big game. Never read the law myself, that's just what they told me. That also coincides with the MG laws. Good for small game, but not big game. Oh, and I was also told MG's are for varmints only, so no small game except varmints. Dunno, just what they told me on the phone. I was only asking because the "yard tall sniper" wanted to use 'his' silencer on P-dogs. :roll: Karl.

[robsterclaw]

Hi,

No, this is illegal both state and Federal laws.

Have a nice day.

David Dokken

Colorado Division of Wildlife
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216


He's an idiot, but his band in the 80's kicked a ss! :twisted:

[newracer]

[roll]

That was his brother's band, Don.

[robsterclaw]

[roll]

That was his brother's band, Don.

Ya I know, saw them once in concert, and they sucked. I was bummed because I really liked them. It wasn't even there fault. It was the sound peoples fault.

[2ndChildhood]

Incredible how much a bad soundman can ruin things.
The time it happened to me, I wanted to go over to the boards & forcibly take his place.