Christmas and New Years Office Closure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices will be closed on December 24, December 25, December 26 and January 1.
Hunting
Come hunt with us! With more than 23 million acres of public land, Colorado is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.
Colorado Outdoors Podcast
Podcast Episode 2.16: Big-game hunting chat with Andy Holland
In this episode, we also talk about CPW’s new bison management planning effort, upcoming changes to the 2028 big-game draw and what factors into big-game license setting in Colorado.
We also dive a bit into current trends in hunting and try to get into the mind of an elk.
Colorado Hunting Opportunities
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Colorado law requires that anyone born on or after January 1, 1949, complete an approved hunter education course before applying for or buying a Colorado hunting license.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Courses, led by certified volunteer hunter education instructors and/or CPW staff, are offered throughout the state year-round.
New Hunters
New hunters will have to complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license, and can explore hunting tips through videos, review past webinars, and register for seminars and skills clinics.
Learn to Hunt
Grow Your Skills
Learning does not end when you complete your hunter education course. Continue to grow your skills and knowledge through hunter outreach opportunities.
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