Poaching is ILLEGAL, and Colorado doesn’t take it lightly
Many people believe that punishments for poachers are not hefty enough. I, personally, believe that is true–and so does Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As a matter of fact, they want to make sure the weapons used to do the poaching cannot be used again–for anything. So, they make that happen:
Poachers Beware!
As the agency responsible for perpetuating CO’s wildlife resources, @COParksWildlife will not tolerate poaching.
Poaching is not hunting. Poaching is unethical and illegal. It can get you a criminal conviction, a fine and banned from hunting.
And this: (1/3) pic.twitter.com/hAcpEpzru4— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) January 26, 2023
Last week, CPW #wildlife technician Bret Mathers destroyed firearms confiscated from poachers caught in the SE Region.
Into the chop saw went $10,000 worth of shotguns, rifles, handguns, bows and arrows.
Did you know CPW offers rewards for reporting crimes against wildlife? (2/3) pic.twitter.com/7okzPNxFtO— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) January 26, 2023
Report poachers anonymously to Operation Game Thief (OGT) by calling toll-free, 1-877-COLO-OGT (or 877-265-6648). Or email game.thief@state.co.us.
A $500 reward is offered for big game or endangered species cases; $250 for info on turkey; $100 for fishing/small game. (3/3) pic.twitter.com/Ss0EYxDnZa— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) January 26, 2023
