What is HIP?
HIP is the joint state and federal Harvest Information Program designed to improve harvest estimates for migratory bird species and, in Colorado, resident small game species. Why Do We Need HIP? Small game surveys are already conducted. We need HIP to improve our harvest estimates. Our traditional small game surveys don’t provide adequate information on lesser hunted small game species (sage grouse, mountain sharp-tailed grouse, ptarmigan, etc.). HIP allows the Division to instantly and randomly select a harvest sample of hunters, the vast majority of which have given us a clue as to their likelihood to hunt sage grouse, for example. Selecting a sample in this manner is much more efficient than randomly sampling all small game license buyers, and in the end, exposes less hunters to survey calls or emails. Will I be able to get my HIP number when I buy a license via the Division of Wildlife’s Total License System? No. HIP is not included in the licensing system. You need to go to www.co
HIP is the joint state and federal Harvest Information Program designed to improve harvest estimates for migratory bird species and, in Colorado, resident small game species. Why do we need HIP? Small game surveys are already conducted. We need HIP to improve our harvest estimates. Our traditional small game surveys don’t provide adequate information on lesser hunted small game species (sage grouse, mountain sharp-tailed grouse, ptarmigan, etc.). HIP allows the Division to instantly and randomly select a harvest sample of hunters, the vast majority of which have given us a clue as to their likelihood to hunt sage grouse, for example. Selecting a sample in this manner is much more efficient than randomly sampling all small game license buyers, and in the end, exposes less hunters to survey calls or emails. Will I be able to get my HIP number when I buy a license via the Division of Wildlife’s Total License System? No. HIP is not included in the licensing system. You need to go to www.co
