I stopped in Poudre Canyon to buy my senior fishing license to legally enter to SWAs on my way to North Park. I tried to buy a habitat stamp at the same time, but the clerk had no idea how to sell me one. I am surprised that Tammy was forced to purchase one at the same time. I always thought it was optional; am I mistaken?
Do chime in to the CPW that you want to be counted as a wildlife watcher rather than a fisherperson or hunter if you don't fit into those categories. Polly Reetz sent an email today with contacts. Pam Piombino On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 11:54 AM Ira Sanders <[email protected]> wrote: > Birders, > Tammy bought a fishing license so she could fish on SWA lands and of > course birdwatch. She was *forced* to buy a habitat stamp at the > same time. For those of you who don't know what that is, it covers you for > the cost of search and rescue if they have to come and find you if you get > lost or injured and search and rescue has to come and get you out there. I > don't believe I have seen that mentioned anywhere in any of the discussions > of the issue that has been discussed in this thread. > Ira Sanders > Golden > > On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM kevygudguy via Colorado Birds < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello Fellow Birders, >> >> I have received an official response from CPW concerning use of SWAs for >> birding, hiking, etc. This came from their Communication Center in >> response to my inquiry about being allowed onto properties that do not >> allow fishing, if all I have is a fishing license. I have pasted below >> what I believe to be the salient portion of their reply: >> >> You are correct, a valid hunting or fishing license will be required for >> everyone 18 or older attempting to access any *State Wildlife Area or >> State Trust Land *leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, beginning July >> 1. This does not apply to *State Parks. (SWA FAQ) >> <https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/LandWater/SWA/License-Requirements-SWA-STL-Access-FAQ.pdf#search=swa%20faq>. >> * >> >> Even if the property doesn't have fishing opportunities, a license is >> still required. >> >> The rule change was adopted unanimously on April 30 by the Colorado Parks >> and Wildlife Commission. >> <https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/News-Release-Details.aspx?NewsID=7346> >> >> SWAs are intended for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation >> (hunting and fishing). Unlike national forests or local government parks, >> SWAs are not “public lands” that provide for multi-use recreation. Most >> SWAs provide important resting, feeding, birthing, or breeding areas for >> Colorado wildlife. In that way, year ‘round outdoor recreation may have >> negative impacts on the wildlife populations in those areas. The license >> requirement is an effort to limit multi-use recreation on these properties, >> not encourage it. While hikers, photographers, birders, and others may in >> fact be recreating by watching wildlife, only those with a hunting or >> fishing license are contributing to the purchase and maintenance of these >> properties. >> >> ...I'm hoping this response from CPW answers everyone's questions and >> concerns about SWA access. >> >> Keep Smilin', >> Kevin Corwin, west Centennial, Arapahoe >> >> Sent from my Remington Rand Typewriter via my Rotary Dial Wall Phone >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Colorado Birds" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1946484537.10132.1594435619237%40mail.yahoo.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/1946484537.10132.1594435619237%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > Ira Sanders > Golden, CO > "My mind is a raging torrent flooded with rivulets of thought cascading > into a waterfall of creative alternatives." > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Colorado Birds" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABF3siH6AYL%2Bmeh6AayhtHtZ3VHbFPzYcc-%3D1WRNuY4Maqg2Cw%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CABF3siH6AYL%2Bmeh6AayhtHtZ3VHbFPzYcc-%3D1WRNuY4Maqg2Cw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAF2zbdufBuh2X3X%2BBw8Py1ZG%3Dic75tKof9k_AP5DQN8nix%2BBrA%40mail.gmail.com.
