My understanding is the habitat stamp is required in addition to the hunting or fishing license for those between ages 18-65. If you are over 65, the habitat stamp is not required. Good article on the situation in the June issue of DFO’s The Lark Bunting https://dfobirds.org/News/Archives/2020-2029/2020/06_Jun_2020_LB.pdf <https://dfobirds.org/News/Archives/2020-2029/2020/06_Jun_2020_LB.pdf>
Chuck Hundertmark Lafayette, CO > On Jul 11, 2020, at 12:07 PM, Pam Piombino <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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] > <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] > <mailto:[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] > <mailto:[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] > <mailto:[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 > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAF2zbdufBuh2X3X%2BBw8Py1ZG%3Dic75tKof9k_AP5DQN8nix%2BBrA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. 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