#1569919 - 03/27/10 12:11 PM
I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
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Loc: weatherford, texas
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I will be in Co sometime in July and was thinking about finding some dogs. Is it legal to hunt at this time of the year. And if it is what areas of colorado are the best. I would think the eastern side. I am not asking for anyones honeyhole, more interested in pay for land access and be given a map to get to the towns as this is a family vacation and I wont have time to find public land and search. Are there any places on the wesern side by chance? Thanks guys in advance.
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#1569962 - 03/27/10 01:34 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: yotesmokerz]
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While it may have changed, it used to be illegal to shoot PDs on Public Land east of I-25, so private land is your only option...For that, you almost need to be know to the land owner...Not saying that you can't get permission on a 'drive up'...but don't count on it,,,
An alternative would be to post an ad in one of the local papers, stating your purpose and intention... you might get a response from someone..
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#1569966 - 03/27/10 01:50 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: OldTurtle]
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On public lands, the season is closed for pd's from March 1 to June 15. Open year round on private land. Need small game license to shoot them. Colorado DOW link HTH
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#1570066 - 03/27/10 04:58 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: OldTurtle]
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can anyone tell me if turtle is right if it is still that way or if it has changed.
and if there are any out towards monte vista
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#1571478 - 03/29/10 12:03 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: yotesmokerz]
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Can shoot them on private land any time of day any time of year. If you have written permission from the land owner you DO NOT have to have any kind of license.....period. Small Game regs 327a and 327b.
There is so little public land with prairie dogs on it in eastern CO so as to make the season dates a mute point. There is a season and you can find dates on the DOW web site
No clue about the Monte Vista area and prairie dogs...other than the fact I was born in Monte.
Since I have not shot pds all over the entire state I don't really know where the best is but I am guessing the farther south you go the better it may possibly be.
Edited by skb2706 (04/06/10 03:01 PM)
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#1571731 - 03/29/10 06:34 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: skb2706]
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Can shoot them on private land any time of day any time of year. If you have written permission from the land owner you DO NOT have to have any kind of license.....period. Small Game regs 325a and 325b.
There is so little public land with prairie dogs on it in eastern CO so as to make the season dates a mute point. There is a season and you can find dates on the DOW web site
No clue about the Monte Vista area and prairie dogs...other than the fact I was born in Monte.
Since I have not shot pds all over the entire state I don't really know where the best is but I am guessing the farther south you go the better it may possibly be. Hey Steve, does this mean we have been shooting ilegally?  Jimmy
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#1571857 - 03/29/10 08:13 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: joghotrod1]
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Bigc, does prairie dog shoots, in Wy if that helps.
PM, me for his name and number. Duane
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#1572388 - 03/30/10 11:02 AM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: Duane@ssu]
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If your going way west like grand junction just get out in the dessert and they are everywhere, Great place to bring family to, lots of atv riding and such, just make sure you check out regulations.
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#1572393 - 03/30/10 11:16 AM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: joghotrod1]
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Can shoot them on private land any time of day any time of year. If you have written permission from the land owner you DO NOT have to have any kind of license.....period. Small Game regs 325a and 325b.
There is so little public land with prairie dogs on it in eastern CO so as to make the season dates a mute point. There is a season and you can find dates on the DOW web site
No clue about the Monte Vista area and prairie dogs...other than the fact I was born in Monte.
Since I have not shot pds all over the entire state I don't really know where the best is but I am guessing the farther south you go the better it may possibly be. Hey Steve, does this mean we have been shooting ilegally? Jimmy No it does not. I have met, face to face either land owner or farmer of every place we have shot. Basically the reg says that if you are an agent of the land you are not required to have any kind of license. Agent being a somewhat vague term loosely used. I will be out farmin this weekend and with any luck reaffirm any permission requirements.
Edited by skb2706 (03/30/10 11:19 AM)
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#1572697 - 03/30/10 05:03 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: skb2706]
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Can shoot them on private land any time of day any time of year. If you have written permission from the land owner you DO NOT have to have any kind of license.....period. Small Game regs 325a and 325b.
There is so little public land with prairie dogs on it in eastern CO so as to make the season dates a mute point. There is a season and you can find dates on the DOW web site
No clue about the Monte Vista area and prairie dogs...other than the fact I was born in Monte.
Since I have not shot pds all over the entire state I don't really know where the best is but I am guessing the farther south you go the better it may possibly be. Hey Steve, does this mean we have been shooting ilegally? Jimmy No it does not. I have met, face to face either land owner or farmer of every place we have shot. Basically the reg says that if you are an agent of the land you are not required to have any kind of license. Agent being a somewhat vague term loosely used. I will be out farmin this weekend and with any luck reaffirm any permission requirements. I figured you had it under control. I was just kidding you. Jimmy
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#1576281 - 04/04/10 10:23 AM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
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can anyone tell me if turtle is right if it is still that way or if it has changed.
and if there are any out towards monte vista There really arent any near Monte or Alamosa. In fact the Valley is pretty void of them. With the high water table, the artesian wells and the high alkaloid soil, it just isn't where a prairie dogs wants to live. Now it is bunny and coyote heaven.
Edited by ColoradoOsprey (04/04/10 10:24 AM)
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#1576994 - 04/05/10 09:22 AM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: ColoradoOsprey]
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Just an update on CO prairie dogs. I am happy to report there are now 200 or so fewer of them today than there was Saturday morning. Just saying..............
Oh and one extremely unfortunate pocket gopher.
Goin to meet up with a fella in KS that has 3-4000 acres of new stock. Did a drive-by yesterday but figured I wouldn't bother them on Easter Sunday. The place is hopping with pds and they didn't look like they had seen many guns either.
Edited by skb2706 (04/06/10 12:14 PM)
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#1577552 - 04/05/10 10:31 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: skb2706]
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Loc: weatherford, texas
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man what i would do to get some right now. i appreciate all the info guys it has been helpful.
what about the grand junction area might get up around there
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#1577775 - 04/06/10 09:43 AM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: yotesmokerz]
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man what i would do to get some right now. i appreciate all the info guys it has been helpful.
what about the grand junction area might get up around there Honestly... What little shooting you will find out west of town is hardly worth the trip, plus its public ground and closed to shooting right now. A couple here and a couple there isnt worth it. I live here and dont even go out there because of the low numbers.
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#1577861 - 04/06/10 12:13 PM
Re: I need some help finding prairie dog hunts in Co
[Re: Furhunter]
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Curious FH as I have never pursued pds on your half the state. Have you ever ran into any shootable numbers over there, anywhere ?
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