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Buying a License

Do You Need a Habitat Stamp?

Anyone aged 18 through 64 must buy a stamp in order to buy or apply for a hunting or fishing license. Individuals only have to purchase ONE Habitat Stamp for the entire season (April 1 – March 31 annually). 

    Limited Hunting Licenses

    Hunters applying for a limited license must purchase a stamp to apply for the drawing process, if they have not already purchased a fishing or hunting license and Habitat Stamp for the year.  

    One Day Licenses

    Anyone buying a one-day or additional-day license for fishing and/or small game is exempt from purchasing the habitat stamp with the first two of these licenses. The habitat fee will be added when a third one-day or additional-day license is purchased for fishing or small game

    Hunters and Anglers Experiencing Disabilities

    If you are disabled, you may not need a habitat stamp. See disability information.

    How to Purchase a Habitat Stamp

    • Purchase Online

      The fee will be automatically included in the price of your first fishing or hunting license for the year. The habitat stamp will be printed on the license indicated by an "H" in the upper right-hand corner of the top panel.

      Online

      1. Sign in or Create an Account
      2. Hover over Licensing in main navigation bar
      3. Click on "Habitat Stamp and Others"
      4. Fill in residency.
      5. Scroll down to see Habitat Stamp

    • Purchase at an Office

      A stamp can also be purchased In person at CPW locations, authorized sales agents and by phone at 1-800-244-5613.

    Habitat Stamps Fund Conservation

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    Support Wildlife Conservation

    Purchase a Habitat Stamp to help protect habitat for Colorado's wildlife! Stand-alone habitat stamps purchased will not be printed or mailed. If you do not hunt or fish, your habitat stamp can be viewed on your account by logging in at the cpwshop main page.

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    Protect Habitat and Provide Access

    By purchasing a Habitat Stamp you contribute to the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP). The program provides a means for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to work with private landowners, local governments, and conservation organizations to protect important fish and wildlife habitat and provide places for people to enjoy our wildlife heritage.

    Fees

    Fees

    Habitat Stamp

    March 1st to March 31st of the Following Year

    $12.15

    Fees

    Lifetime Habitat Stamp

    $364.63