Colorado § 33-6-118 - Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 33-6-118 — Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-6-118. Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to advertise, conduct or offer to conduct, or otherwise promote or participate in any contest or competition involving two or more persons and the monetary payment or awarding of any other prize when the object of the contest or competition involves the killing of any big game or the display for comparison of any big game or any part thereof. Certificates issued by organizations solely for registration and recognition of animals legally taken are not prohibited. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
Source: L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 874, § 1, effective January 1, 1985.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 33-6-141 as it existed prior to 1984.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 33-6-118 cover?
Section 33-6-118 ("Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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