As a convicted felon can you ever get your hunting rights back in the state of Colorado?

Answer 1

I would ask your local congressman. I know for a fact that if you have a felony conviction in Wisconsin you can ask the governor for clemency after a few years and he can grant you the right to hunt and have a firearm. This only usually applies to non-violent felonies though, so if you are convicted of armed robbery chances are you won't ever get it back. Definitely check with your government going as far as emailing your state governor or representative. They will be able to assist you personally with your individual situation.

Answer 2

Colorado State Law was amended in 1994 to prohibit the possession of a

firearm or other weapons (pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes Title

18, Article 12). It was also amended in 2000 to make such possession a

class 6 felony instead of a class 1 misdemeanor. The beginning wording

of CRS 18-12-108 is:

(1) A person commits the crime of possession of a weapon by a previous

offender if the person knowingly possesses, uses, or carries upon his or

her person a firearm as described in section 18-1-901 (3) (h) or any

other weapon that is subject to the provisions of this article

subsequent to the person's conviction for a felony, or subsequent to the

person's conviction for attempt or conspiracy to commit a felony, under

Colorado or any other state's law or under federal law.

Because 18-12-108 includes "firearm... OR ANY OTHER WEAPON that is

subject to the provisions of this article", it also includes 'dangerous'

and 'deadly weapons'. It is the interpretation of the Attorney General

and the Division of Wildlife that bow and arrow are dangerous and deadly

weapons, therefore, not allowed for possession of persons convicted of a

felony.

That interpretation was given to me by a spokesman for the Division of Wildlife in January 2011.

Answer 3

The answer is, sometimes, it depends. See related link for some information. While the link is a Tennessee attorney, the page has some federal guideline information also. For more specific information, you should check with an attorney in your area who is familiar with this.

Answer 4

You would have to question the Fish & Game Commission to determine whether they issue hunting licenses to convicted felons, or not. A convicted felon would NOT be able to hunt with a firearm, as it is unlawful for a convicted felon to own or be in possession of firearms.

Answer 5

You must first initiate a request that the record of your offense be expunged. To request an expungement of your STATE criminal record: You must have either been acquited or served the complete term of your sentence - then submit a petition to the court setting forth good reason(s) why your request should be granted. A judge will review your petition and the circumstances of your case and issue a ruling either granting or denying the request. AN EXPUNGEMENT IS NOT A PARDON! Law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies will always have access to your actual 'true' record. Expungement only removes the record of your offense from being viewed by the public. FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If your request for expungement is granted and you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to learn if this applies to your particular state), you will still remain subject to any restrictions that your state laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - holding elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). CAUTION: FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: It remains a FEDERAL felony offense for a federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1).

Answer 6

In Colorado, individuals convicted of a felony involving a wildlife violation lose their hunting rights permanently. However, for other felony convictions, individuals may be eligible to have their hunting rights restored after a certain period. Applicants must go through a process, including demonstrating rehabilitation and meeting specific requirements set by the Division of Wildlife.