The Journal
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a news release Tuesday reminding residents that the collection and possession of antlers or horns on all public lands west of I-25 is prohibited between Jan. 1 and April 30 each year.
The closure, in place since 2018, is intended to protect wintering animals from unnecessary human disturbance during the late winter months when ungulate body condition is at its worst, the news release said.
Collection of antlers and horns on private lands is permitted, though access to private land required yearlong.
Under recently approved fines, possession of an antler or horn will cost $137 and five license suspension points. Accumulation of 20 or more points may lead to suspensions of hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado and 48 other states.
CPW encourages tips at Operation Game Thief, (877) 265-6648. Tips might earn monetary rewards, and tipsters may remain anonymous.