As soon as this policy was announced, I purchased my (senior) fishing license 
online.  On the license it breaks down the cost (which at $9.85 is a bargain), 
and there is a small charge noted for Search and Rescue.  So if you are of a 
certain age and purchase a senior pass, you have paid for the S&R function in 
the price of the license.
Norm LewisLakewood


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From: Ira Sanders <zroadrunne...@gmail.com>
To: Rachel Kolokoff Hopper <r-hop...@comcast.net>
Cc: Pam Piombino <piombino....@gmail.com>; kevygud...@aol.com; cobirds 
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Subject: Re: [cobirds] Official Response from CPW About Use of State Wildlife 
Areas

So, if you are over 65 and don't have a habitat stamp and search and rescue 
services comes to your aid, are you covered or do you have to reimburse for 
those services?Ira Sanders
On Sat, Jul 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM Rachel Kolokoff Hopper <r-hop...@comcast.net> 
wrote:

If you are under 65 you must buy a habitat stamp with your fishing/hunting 
license. 65 and over it is not required. If you buy a license online it is 
automatically added to your purchase.

Sent from my iPhonewww.rkhphotography.netRachel Kolokoff HopperFt. Collins
On Jul 11, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Pam Piombino <piombino....@gmail.com> 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 <zroadrunne...@gmail.com> 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 SandersGolden
On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM kevygudguy via Colorado Birds 
<cobirds@googlegroups.com> 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). 

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.
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
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