COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE

​​​​​​​​​Colorado is world renowned for its wide array of outdoor recreation. Colorado Parks and Wildlife strives to make sure that everyone can access our special places and activities. Here are some of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife programs available to people with disabilities:

Accommodations and/or Services​ (Not Related to Hunting)

Track Chair Program

The Track Chair Program at Staunton State Park is an adaptive recreation program that helps to make the trails of the park more accessible for visitors with disabilities. There are five all terrain wheelchairs available on a reservation system, June - October. If you are interested in making a reservation please visit the Track Chair Availability Calendar. For questions regarding the program please email staunton.trackchair@state.co.us.

Barr Lake State Park has also recently added two track chairs, which can be reserved by emailing barrlake.withoutbarriers@state.co.us.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

If you need Sign Language Interpretation, Assistive Listening Equipment or require other ADA accommodation services unrelated to hunting, please complete and submit the Reasonable Request Form. ​​​ 

(Exception: Requests for Hunter Education Classes have a separate request form and require at least 15 days notice prior to the class.)​ 

Accessible Fishing Locations

Colorado Parks and Wildlife maintains a list of accessible fishing locations. Select the region below to find accessible fishing access near you:

• Northeast Colorado
• Northwest Colorado
• Southeast Colorado
• Southwest Colorado

Lifetime Fishing License for Colorado Residents with Disabilities

Colorado res​idents​ who are totally and permanently disabled can apply for a free lifetime fishing license. Approved Lifetime Fishing License holders are exempt from the Habitat Stamp requirement.

• More information on the Resident Lifetime Fishing License
• Resident Lifetime Fishing License application​
  
  

Columbine Parks Pass

The Columbine Park Pass offers access to Colorado's state parks for Colorado residents who have a total and permanent disability. The Columbine Pass is $14 per year and is transferable between vehicles as long as the pass holder is present.

First Responder Lifetime License Program

First Responders who are residents of Colorado and have a permanent occupational disability or disease as a result of their official duties are eligible to apply for a free lifetime fishing or small game combo license and parks pass. The first responder must have proof of a permanent occupational disability, as rated by the Fire and Police Pension Association. Peace officers and firefighters who are not members of FPPA are eligible to apply via the affidavit on the application. Hunter education requirements must still be met to obtain the small game license. First Responder Lifetime License holders are exempt from the Habitat Stamp requirement.

• More information on the First Responder Lifetime Program
• First Responder Lifetime Program Application
  

Big Game Mobility-Impaired Hunting License Program

Hunting licenses are available for individuals with a mobility impairment resulting from a permanent medical condition that makes it physically impossible for them to hunt without assistance. Evidence of mobility impairment may include, but is not limited to, prescribed use of a wheelchair, shoulder or arm crutches, walker, two canes, or other prescribed medical device or equipment. Approved applicants are also exempt from the Habitat Stamp requirement.

See the Mobility-Impaired Hunting License Request Form to apply. Applications may be submitted electronically at disability.apps@state.co.us.

Approved program members: each year's list of available hunt codes is mailed to approved program members after the Big Game Secondary Draw. 

ADA Accommodation Permits for Hunters with Disabilities 

Hunters with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may request accommodation permits to participate in wildlife recreation activities. Applicants are granted accommodation permits based on their disability's impact on their daily major life functions, not on their ability to participate in specialized activities such as hunting.

The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) receives federal financial assistance from multiple bureaus within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (as amended), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability or age. In addition, CPW adheres to all antidiscrimination laws of the state of Colorado. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any CPW program, activity, or facility, please review our Nondiscrimination and Grievance Procedure to file a complaint.