Over-the-Counter (OTC) Licenses

OTC licenses are not restricted in quantity but are restricted to certain units, seasons, and manners of take. Although they are considered "unlimited licenses," they are still subject to purchase limits for each individual. They are available without having to participate in the draw(s).

Antlered (Bull) Elk — Rifle — second and third seasons OTC licenses now available.

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OTC Licenses Now On Sale!

Purchase OTC licenses online at CPWShop.com, by phone at 1-800-244-5613 and at sales agents around the state. OTC licenses can be purchased after the start of a season. OTC licenses do not require the purchase of a qualifying license, and they do not use preference points.

Buy an OTC License Online

OTC Licenses and Fees

License Type	Hunter Type	Fee
Annual Habitat Stamp	Resident and Nonresident	$12.15
Bear	Resident	$60.05
Bear	Resident Youth	$17.85
Bear/Fishing Combo*	Nonresident	$251.75
Bear/Fishing Combo*	Nonresident Youth	$59.89
White-tailed Deer	Resident	$47.91
White-tailed Deer	Resident Youth	$18.45
White-tailed Deer/Fishing Combo*	Nonresident Adult	$481.52
White-tailed Deer/Fishing Combo*	Nonresident Youth	$122.91
Elk	Resident	$66.12
Elk	Resident Youth	$18.45
Bull Elk/Fishing Combo*	Nonresident	$803.39
Either-sex Elk/Fishing Combo	Nonresident	$803.39
Cow Elk/Fishing Combo	Nonresident	$803.39
Elk/Fishing Combo	Nonresident Youth	$122.91
Pronghorn	Resident	$47.91
Pronghorn	Resident Youth	$18.45
Pronghorn/Fishing Combo	Nonresident	$481.52
Pronghorn/Fishing Combo	Nonresident Youth	$122.91

For more information, please view the Colorado Big Game Brochure.

All prices include a 25-cent search-and-rescue fee, a $1.50 for the Wildlife Council surcharge.
All nonresident big-game licenses are a big-game and annual fishing combination license: Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo
licenses is good through March 31, 2025.

Purchase an OTC License

Bear

All archery, muzzleloader and rifle bear licenses that are sold over the counter are unlimited in number. There are no longer licenses with caps. You can purchase an add-on over-the-counter archery, muzzleloader or rifle bear license ONLY if you have a deer or elk license for the same method of take. For more information, please view page 66 of the Big Game Brochure.

Purchase OTC Bear License

Elk

OTC either sex, antlerless, or antlered elk licenses are for rifle only. Hunters can purchase an over the counter archery or muzzleloader bear license if they have an elk license for the same method of take and at least one hunting unit overlaps.

Purchase OTC Elk License

Pronghorn

OTC either sex pronghorn licenses are for archery only.

Purchase OTC Pronghorn License

White-tailed Deer

OTC white-tailed deer for any legal method of take. Hunters can purchase an over the counter archery or muzzleloader bear license if they have a deer license for the same method of take and at least one hunting unit overlaps.

Purchase OTC White-tailed Deer License

What You Need to Buy a License

Government Issued Identification

You’ll need to have government issued identification to purchase a hunting license.

See all Accepted Forms of Identification

Hunter Education

Colorado law requires that individuals born on or after January 1, 1949, must complete an approved hunter education course before applying for or purchasing a Colorado hunting license. To hunt mountain lion, hunters must also complete the mountain lion identification course.

Take a Hunter Education Class

Habitat Stamp

All hunters must purchase a habitat stamp with their license.

Learn More About the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program

Youth Hunters and Hunters Experiencing Disabilities

Youth Hunters

Youth hunters can purchase over-the-counter licenses and have opportunities to hunt extended seasons if they do not fill their tag. Hunters must be 12-17 years of age to purchase an over-the-counter license.

Youth Hunting in Colorado

Hunters Experiencing Disabilties

Hunters with disabilities may request accommodation permits to participate in wildlife recreation activities, including hunting. CPWshop.com is fully ADA compliant, but if you are having difficulty using the website please call in to the phone sales line at 1-800-244-5613.

Request a Hunting Accommodation

Brochures

Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure

Be sure to read the “What’s New” pages to see a full list of changes on tap for the upcoming hunting seasons.

Download the Brochure

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