Bag limits and season dates define what aspects of hunting, and who sets them?

• A. They are optional guidelines for the hunting season.
• B. They define where hunting is allowed and what species can be hunted.
• C. Bag limits cap how many animals you may harvest; season dates define when hunting is allowed; both are set by CPW and published in regulations.
• D. They are only for special permits and do not apply to common game.

Answer: (C)

Bag limits and season dates regulate how many animals you may harvest and when you may hunt. They’re tools wildlife managers use to keep animal populations healthy and hunting fair. The numbers you may take (the bag limit) cap your harvest, while the dates (the season dates) define the allowable hunting window. Colorado Parks and Wildlife sets these rules, and they’re published in the hunting regulations so you know what applies in a given area and year. They aren’t optional guidelines; they apply to common game and can vary by species, location, and season (including differences for archery versus rifle seasons).