With Hunting season underway in Weld County, it is important to understand what happens when you Hunt Without a Valid or Proper License. Below, the lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office discuss Wildlife Violations, one of the most common being Hunting Without a Valid or Proper License. If you are facing a Wildlife Violation Ticket in Larimer County or Fort Collins, you can get help here.
What is the Definition of Hunting Without a Valid or Proper License, C.R.S. 33-6-107, in Greeley, Colorado
In Greeley, Hunting Without a Valid or Proper License is defined in C.R.S. 33-6-107, as:
When a person is hunting in Colorado, they are required to have a valid hunting license and a hunter education certificate in their possession while hunting. If they do not have these items, then they can be ticketed for Hunting Without a Valid or Proper License. It is important to note, that the license must be for the specific type of game you are hunting.
Most Common Wildlife Violation Tickets in Weld County
Hunting Without a License in Weld County is a common way to get a ticket, however there are other common Wildlife Violations that can also have you facing fines, points on your license and even jail. Common Wildlife Violations are:
- Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle, C.R.S. 33-6-125 – This can happen when a shotgun or rifle has a round in the chamber. This violation often happens if a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer is inspecting your firearms and you or your companion forgot to unload and secure your gear before putting it in the car.
- Unlawful Possession of Small Game, C.R.S. 33-6-109(1), (3)(H) – This wildlife violation happens often when a hunter overshoots their bird limit or if they take any small animal in a way that is not allowed.
- Third Degree Trespassing, C.R.S. 18-4-504 (1) – When a hunter wanders onto private property that they did not have permission to be on, they can be charged with Trespassing.
There are many different Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting regulations that are difficult to understand. Hunters are human, and with complicated rules may accidently make a mistake. If you like to hunt, be prepared with a lawyer to help you navigate the Weld County Courts.
Sentence and Penalties of Hunting Without a Valid or Proper License Ticket in Windsor, Colorado
Hunting without a Valid or Proper License in Windsor is a misdemeanor violation. The fines are dependent on the type of license needed and the type of game being hunted. The fine increases if the hunter is hunting big game vs small game. If a person is hunting big game without a license, then the fine will be twice the amount of the most expensive license for that species of big game, and the loss of fifteen 15 license suspension points. If the violation happens when you are hunting small game, then the fine is twice that of the most expensive kind of license for that species and earns you ten 10 license suspension points.