2011-12 SUIT Reservation Hunting Seasons (SUIT Council Approved 3/8/11. Site Updated 08/2/11.)
SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL MEMBER HUNTS:
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Hunt |
Permitting Starts |
Season Dates |
Bag Limit (per hunter) |
Animal Validation |
Note |
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Early Archery: Deer, Elk & Turkey |
August 15 |
Aug 27 - Sep 9 |
Total allowed for combined Early Archery and General Seasons: 3 Deer (1 Buck, 2 Doe) 4 Elk (1 Bull, 3 Cow) 1 turkey (Either Sex) |
Inspection is mandatory for all Early Archery kills and preferred for all other kills. Inspection is mandatory in order to pick up 2nd and 3rd doe/cow permits
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Unfilled archery permits may be used during the general season. Voluntary validation of all kills during general season is strongly encouraged to aid management. Hunting services available to eligible tribal members - contact DWRM |
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General: Deer, Elk & Turkey (Rifle / Muzzleloader/ Archery) |
August 15 |
Sep 10 - Dec 31 |
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Upland & Mig. Game Birds |
August 15 |
Sep 1 - Dec 31 Sep 1 - Oct 31 Doves Only |
Daily Limits 3 Dusky Grouse 8 Gambel's Quail 15 Mourning Dove 15 White-wing Dove 5 Band-tail Pigeon Collard Dove- Unlim. |
None |
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Mountain Lion |
October 1 |
Nov 1 2011- Apr 1, 2012 |
1 lion, Either sex |
Inspection Mandatory |
Reservation-wide Harvest Quota in place: 7 lions total or 4 female lions, whichever is reached first, then season closes. Hunters must call SUIT to check quota/season status. |
| Spring Turkey | March 28 | Apr 9 - May 22 2011 | 1 Bearded Turkey Beard must be naturally attached | Inspection preferred | |
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Small Game |
Anytime |
Calendar 2011 |
Unlimited |
None |
Includes bobcat, coyote, fox, all weasels (except otter), ringtail, raccoon, prairie dog, beaver, muskrat, jackrabbit, tree squirrel |
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Waterfowl |
Aug. 15 |
Sep 1 2011- Jan 30 2012 |
Daily Limits 7 Ducks & Mergs 4 Geese 25 Rails 25 Coots 8 Snipe |
Federal duck stamp must be attached to back of Tribal waterfowl permit. |
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NON-MEMBER HUNTS:
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Native Americans Only |
January 6 2012 (Pick up at orientation) |
Jan 7 - 15 2012
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1
Cow Elk (or antlerless) |
Inspection Mandatory | 120 total tags divided between 2 hunt units: Archuleta - 60 Sandoval - 60 |
NOTE:
All tribal member hunting permits issued free of charge by the Southern Ute Division of Wildlife Resource Management
The phone number to call for arranging animal inspection and validation during regular business hours is (970) 563-0130 and during non-business hours is (970) 563-4401 (Southern Ute Dispatch).
Tribal Members may not pick up multiple cow and doe tags at one time. To receive a second or third tag, the hunter must first present his/her previously harvested animal for validation by DWRM staff.
The annual January Cow Elk Hunt is administered through an application and drawing process, with preference extended to all Ute Indians. Applications must be received at the DWRM office by the stated deadline. Drawings and notifications are conducted in November. Although this is considered a "non-member" hunt, Southern Ute Tribal Members may also participate in this hunt with permitting preference and no fees.