Help with colorado

[174in]

I have searched the colorado fish and game page and cant find anything about just applying for a prefernce point can someone give me some info?

 

[elk_hunter]

I could be wrong, but I don't think CO has a 'bonus point only' draw. If you want bonus points, start applying to units that take forever to draw.

 

[Oak]

You can apply for a preference point only for all species (except desert bighorn...no points), but you must submit the entire tag fee and wait for a refund.

 

[Khunter]

You can apply for a preference point only for all species (except desert bighorn...no points), but you must submit the entire tag fee and wait for a refund.

Every species in Colorado save Desert BH have a preference point hunt code you can readily guess in a pinch.

1st letter is 1st letter of the species name, then a 'P', then fives '9's then a 'P"

Elk E-P-999-99-P etc.

Instead of looking through the webpage, look at the hunting regs booklet. It is all detailed in there.

 

[JohnCushman]

You can apply for a point as your first choice, and still put in for hunts as second, third, and fourth choice.

 

[elk_hunter]

Ahh, good to know. But the catch is submitting the full price and then waiting on that refund.

 

[174in]

Any other states that allow you to just purchase points like wyoming does?

 

[Oak]

Any other states that allow you to just purchase points like wyoming does?

Nevada, Arizona and Utah. You must purchase a hunting license in those states to buy points ($65-$155).

 

[174in]

Thanks oak!

 

[Khunter]

"But the catch is submitting the full price and then waiting on that refund. "

We like it that way! better draw odds. Betting New Mexico will be easier (not easy but easier) to draw this year with that $750 up front fee...

 

[Steelhead]

So for those of us broke folk, if we apply at the last second how long would we have to wait to have most of our precious money returned to us?

 

[JohnCushman]

Colorado sends out refunds in July

 

[Oak]

It has been my experience that you can expect your refund about 2 weeks after the posted drawing dates, which are listed below by species:


Rocky Mtn Bighorn Sheep April 28
Mountain Goat April 29
Desert Bighorn Sheep April 30
Bear May 13
Moose May 14
Elk June 1
Deer June 3
Pronghorn June 16
Leftover Elk July 22
Leftover Deer July 22
Fall Turkey July 27

 

[T Bone]

So the way I understand CO nonres apps for sheep is that they are mail in only.

Where is said application found? I've looked in the online sheep/goat regs and can't find it....

 

[Oak]

Yes, non-residents can only apply by mail for sheep.

Unfortunately, I believe the applications are only in the hard copy of the brochure...not available on-line. Do you need one?

 

[T Bone]

Thanks Oak,

I've just orded a set of hard copy sheep/goat regulations from the governor. It should get here in plenty of time.