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Aug. 21, 2001 By The Colorado Division of Wildlife DENVER — September 1 is the opening day for hunting doves, blue grouse, mountain sharp-tailed grouse, chukar, rail, sora, snipe, crow, and band-tailed pigeon in Colorado. Colorado hunters planning to take part in this year’s bird seasons are reminded that they must have a 2001 small game hunting license and a current "HIP registration number" to legally hunt. HIP, which stands for "Harvest Information Program," is the joint program between state and federal wildlife agencies designed to improve harvest estimates for migratory birds and other small game species. All HIP registrations expire in the spring of each year, so even if you registered last fall, you must re-register for the 2001-2002 hunting seasons. If you hunt band-tailed pigeon you also need to obtain a federal permit number. That registration number is also available through the HIP system. Some of the other small game species in Colorado managed under HIP are rabbits, squirrels, pheasant, quail and ptarmigan. Hunters can obtain a current HIP number by registering over the Internet or by calling a toll-free telephone number. Participants are asked to complete a short survey about the small game animals and migratory bird species they plan to hunt during the coming year before being issued a HIP number. The hunter must then write the HIP number on the back of their 2001 Colorado small game license. The information gathered through the survey helps wildlife agencies manage small game and migratory bird hunting seasons and conserve animals for future hunters. Failure to register includes a $68 fine and a loss of five points toward your hunting and fishing privileges. The toll-free telephone number is 1-800-WETLANDS or the website address is www.wetland.net
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