Source: L. 69: R&RE, p. 441, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 62-11-15. L. 72: p. 336, � 40. L. 75: (2) repealed, p. 1313, � 35, effective July 14. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 925, � 19, effective January 1, 1985.
33-4-116. Big game hunting licenses - auction or raffle - use of proceeds - rules. (1) (a) The division is authorized to issue up to two either-sex rocky mountain bighorn sheep licenses, two either-sex rocky mountain goat licenses, two either-sex shiras moose licenses, four either-sex mule or white-tailed deer licenses, four either-sex rocky mountain elk licenses, and four either-sex pronghorn licenses each year through a competitive auction or raffle.
(b) A nonprofit organization directly involved in the conservation of wildlife in Colorado or the division may be authorized by the commission to conduct the license auction or raffle. All such auctions and raffles shall be conducted pursuant to Colorado law.
(2) (a) Except as specified in this subsection (2), all proceeds from the auction or raffle of rocky mountain bighorn sheep, rocky mountain goat, and shiras moose licenses shall be used by the division for the benefit of rocky mountain bighorn or desert sheep, rocky mountain goats, and shiras moose in Colorado, and all proceeds from the auction or raffle of mule and white-tailed deer, rocky mountain elk, and pronghorn licenses shall be used by the division for the benefit of mule and white-tailed deer, rocky mountain elk, and pronghorn in Colorado.
(b) If an auction or raffle is conducted by a nonprofit organization, the organization may retain up to twenty-five percent of the proceeds of the auction or raffle to cover auction or raffle costs and to fund projects of its own choosing that benefit wildlife in Colorado.
(c) The proceeds from the auctions and raffles shall be in addition to any moneys otherwise provided for the management of rocky mountain bighorn or desert sheep, rocky mountain goats, shiras moose, mule and white-tailed deer, rocky mountain elk, and pronghorn.
(3) The commission may promulgate rules pertaining to auction and raffle licenses, the conduct of the auctions and raffles, record-keeping requirements, the expenditure of proceeds, including requiring consultation by the division with advisory committees comprised of representatives of the participating nonprofit organizations prior to the expenditure of any proceeds, and any other rules necessary to implement the auction and raffle program.
Source: L. 88: Entire section added, p. 1159, � 1, effective April 9. L. 93: (2) and (3) amended, p. 507, � 2, effective April 26. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 454, � 1, effective May 16. L. 96: (2)(b) amended, p. 1221, � 16, effective August 7. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 911, � 1, effective August 7.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 1996 act amending subsection (2)(b), see section 1 of chapter 237, Session Laws of Colorado 1996.
33-4-116.5. Auction or raffle of deer, elk, and pronghorn licenses - use of proceeds. (Repealed)
Source: L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 1579, � 1, effective June 1. L. 2005: (1)(a), (1)(b)(III), (2)(a)(III), and (2)(b) amended, p. 475, � 8, effective January 1, 2006. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 912, � 2, effective August 7.
33-4-117. Youth and young adult licenses - terminally ill hunters - special restrictions and privileges - rules. (1) A person under eighteen years of age may obtain a youth small game hunting license, issued for the fee specified in section 33-4-102 (1.4)(x), upon showing a hunter education certificate as required by section 33-6-107 (8).
(2) Every person under sixteen years of age hunting with a youth small game hunting license shall at all times be accompanied by a person eighteen years of age or older as required by section 33-6-107 (3.5); except that a person of any age who purchases a small game hunting license issued pursuant to section 33-4-102 (1.4)(f) is exempt from this restriction.
(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2003, p. 1031, � 7, effective July 1, 2003.)
(4) Youth big game licenses, entitling the holder to hunt deer, elk, or pronghorn, may be purchased by persons who are at least twelve years of age but under eighteen years of age for the fees specified in section 33-4-102 (1.4)(w). Persons under sixteen years of age hunting deer, elk, or pronghorn must be accompanied by a person eighteen years of age or older as required by section 33-6-107 (4).
(4.5) The commission is authorized to establish a special licensing program for hunters eligible for a youth license under the provisions of this section, and to adopt rules that establish a hunting license preference for youth hunters. In connection with such a program the commission is also authorized, within its discretion, to establish a special licensing program for adult mentors of youth hunters and to adopt rules that establish a hunting license preference for such adult mentors.
(5) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2004, p. 83, � 1, effective August 4, 2004.)
(6) The commission is authorized to establish a special licensing program for hunters twenty-one years of age or younger who suffer from a terminal illness or a life-threatening disease or injury and to adopt rules that establish a hunting license preference for such hunters.
(7) The commission may establish by rule a special licensing program for young adult hunters and anglers. If the commission establishes a special licensing program, the commission shall define young adult by rule, but shall not define young adult in a manner that includes adults twenty-two years of age or older.
Source: L. 94: Entire section added, p. 1219, � 2, effective May 22. L. 98: (4.5) added, p. 859, � 1, effective May 26. L. 99: (3) and (5) amended, p. 1337, � 1, effective August 4. L. 2003: (1) to (3) amended, p. 1031, � 7, effective July 1. L. 2004: (5) amended, p. 83, � 1, effective August 4. L. 2005: (4) amended, p. 476, � 9, effective January 1, 2006. L. 2006: (1), (2), and (4) amended and (6) added, p. 651, � 1, effective January 1, 2007. L. 2018: (1) amended and (7) added, (SB 18-143), ch. 207, p. 1334, � 8, effective August 8. L. 2021: (1) and (4) amended, (SB 21-245), ch. 358, p. 2338, � 5, effective June 27. L. 2024: (1) and (4) amended, (SB 24-161), ch. 150, p. 607, � 4, effective August 7.
Cross references: (1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 209, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
(2) For the short title (Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act) and the legislative declaration in SB 18-143, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 207, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
(3) For the legislative declaration in SB 21-245, see section 1 of chapter 358, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.