He was charged with two felonies willful destruction of big game and possession of a deadly weapon by a prior offender.
He also was charged with two misdemeanors hunting without a license and hunting on private property.
He is accused of stalking the 7-by-9 point bull on the grounds of the YMCA of the Rockies, and shooting him with a crossbow, in an incident that gained nationwide media attention and sparked public outcry to have the court system take wildlife crimes more seriously.
Francis posted a $10,000 bond on Friday.
On Tuesday morning, he appeared in court to have a public defender appointed to represent him.
Francis will next appear in District Court before Judge John-David Sullivan on Thursday, Dec. 28, at 3 p.m. for a preliminary hearing.