Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
406 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (406 Series, Wildlife)
2 CCR 406-13 - CHAPTER W-13 - POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE, SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING, AND SPECIAL LICENSES
Article II - SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING
Section 1316 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Applications for scientific collections, educational purposes or for teaching survey techniques will include a detailed description of: project objectives, sampling methodologies, detailed sampling sites and quantity of wildlife to be taken, reasons why the collection is not possible during an open season or why collections would exceed the established bag limits and a description of the ultimate disposition of the collected wildlife.

2. Applications for the purpose of conducting bona fide scientific research must include a detailed study plan which contains the following elements: a statement of the need for the study and expected management application and benefit to the state; a description of study area(s), data collection and analytical methodologies which demonstrate ability to meet study objectives; and a description of financial and other resources which demonstrate ability to meet study objectives.

3. All applications shall be approved by the appropriate Regional Manager, or their designee, with consideration given for potential impacts on state wildlife resources. Applications for the purpose of conducting bona fide scientific research must also be approved by the appropriate Terrestrial or Aquatic Section manager or their designee.

4. Employees of the Division, federal or state agencies applying for a job-related Scientific Collecting License shall be exempt from remitting the license fee but must comply with all other provisions of this chapter. The license fee will be required for projects outside normal agency duties. Temporary employees of the Division who are working under the supervision of a permanent employee who are in possession of a Scientific Collecting License shall not be required to obtain a Scientific Collecting License.

5. Persons applying for a scientific collecting license to band migratory birds must have a valid bird banding permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prior to submitting an application to the Division.

6. If an application is denied the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons therefore. Applications may be denied for the following reasons:

7. Applicants must comply with all other applicable local, state and federal laws, including but not limited to requirements set forth in the federal Animal Welfare Act.

8. Applicants denied a license may reapply by re-submitting a corrected or new application or providing additional evidence that addresses the reasons for denial.

9. The license may be suspended for any of the reasons stated in paragraph 6 above or for violation of conditions of the license or of any applicable wildlife statutes or regulations.

10. Licenses issued for educational purposes shall not allow the take of live wildlife from the wild.

1. The license shall be issued for the minimum time necessary to accomplish the desired study objectives as determined by the Division.

2. The Licensee shall notify the local District Wildlife Manager(s) of his anticipated activity in the area(s) he intends to collect specimens prior to any collecting or banding.

3. If a license has been suspended for any reason the licensee may apply for reinstatement by submitting a new application.

1. The Licensee shall provide the Division with a report within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of his license or upon request by the Division. Such report shall include all information and findings as required by the Division using appropriate forms supplied by the Division.

2. Failure to submit a complete report within thirty (30) days of license expiration or upon request by the Division, shall result in denial of future licenses for up to three (3) years.