Guests are only allowed on a space-available basis and must be 12+ years of age.Ī firearm may be discharged only after the escort has determined the deer/elk presents a safe and reasonable shot based on distance, direction, and physical backstop. Hunters and guests must also complete an Assumption of Risk waiver form. Hunters (and any guests) receive a safety briefing from Natural Resources staff before going to the field. Escorts will provide helpful instruction, however, hunters are expected to understand how to operate their firearm and the basics of field dressing game. The escorts transport hunters to the prime game areas in GOV vehicles, but public safety and security often dictates when and where hunting can occur. Escorts do not instruct hunters to harvest a particular animal. Under the direction of an escort, hunters may pursue big game throughout their scheduled hunt. In addition to a State game license, a base hunting access permit ($25 elk, $15 deer, $10 turkey) must be purchased through iSportsman following these instructions.įor safety and security reasons, deer and elk hunters are escorted by Air Force Academy, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff or other approved volunteers.
COLORA DO IUNIT 20 FOR HUNTING LICENSE
Hunting is open to the general public and there is no license preference given to active duty military, veterans, youth, or disabled hunters. Lotteries and Permits: All persons are eligible to apply for the Academy's cow elk and turkey lotteries and State deer licenses. There is no small game, waterfowl, prairie dog, furbearer, black bear, or mountain lion hunting offered on the Academy.ĭetailed information on Colorado's hunting opportunities, regulations, and application process is available at Colorado Parks and Wildlife has also assembled a useful list of other online resources, including instructions on field dressing game and field mapping tools. Per USAFA Plan 31-1 (IDP) - Protection and Control of Privately Owned Firearms, hunters are not allowed to access Unit 511, west of the base, with a firearm or bow.
Hunter harvest data since 1959 is summarized here.
Annual population and harvest objectives for the Academy (Game Management Unit 512) is closely coordinated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The Air Force Academy uses hunting to manage the deer, elk, and turkey populations to protect habitat, promote animal health, and reduce vehicle-wildlife accidents or other human conflicts. Results for the 2023 Cow Elk Hunting Lottery
0 kommentar(er)
