Qualifying License

A current-year qualifying license is required for all hunters (including youth hunters) to apply for the big game primary and secondary draws, including applicants who are applying for a preference point as a first-choice.
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How to Buy A Qualifying License

Qualifying license purchases must be completed prior to applying for the big game draws. A qualifying license purchase and application for the big game draw can be completed in the same transaction but the qualifying license must be added to the cart first.​​

All hunters who want to apply for a limited license (including youth hunters) must purchase one of the listed qualifying licenses below. 

  • All annual qualifying licenses are valid for the current license year if purchased on or after March 1.
  • Fishing licenses do not count as qualifying licenses.
  • You do not need a qualifying license to purchase leftover or over-the-counter licenses.

Qualifying License Options

Qualifying License Options for Residents and Nonresidents

Turkey.

Annual Spring Turkey License

Valid for the primary draw ONLY.

 Turkey.

Annual Youth Spring Turkey License

Valid for the primary draw ONLY.

 Turkey.

Annual Fall Turkey License

Valid for the secondary draw ONLY.

 Turkey.

Annual Youth Fall Turkey License

Valid for the secondary draw ONLY.

 Small Game.

Annual Small Game License

Valid for the primary or secondary draws.

 Small Game.

Annual Youth Small Game License

Valid for the primary or secondary draws.

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Veterans and First Responders

Submit an Application for Veterans Lifetime Combo or First Responder Lifetime Combo Licenses

Residents applying for the resident veteran lifetime combo or resident first responder lifetime combo may submit their application form and qualifying information at any time; please allow 15 days for processing. 

Prior to the draws application processing time may be extended, so please submit your application by: 

  • March 15 in order for them to be processed by the big game primary draw application deadline in April.
  • June 13 in order for your application to be processed by the big game secondary draw application deadline at the end of June.

Qualifying License Fees

Turkey

Spring Resident Limited and Over-the-Counter

$35.76

Turkey (Secondary Draw Only)

Fall Resident Limited and Over-the-Counter Fall

$29.69

Turkey

Spring Nonresident Limited, Over-the-Counter

$183.94

Turkey (Secondary Draw Only)

Fall Nonresident Limited, Over-the-Counter

$183.94

Turkey

Spring Resident Limited Youth and Over-the-Counter Youth

$18.75

Turkey (Secondary Draw Only)

Fall Resident Limited Youth and Over-the-Counter Youth

$18.75

Turkey

Spring Nonresident Limited Youth and Over-the-Counter ​Youth (under 18 only)

$123.21

Turkey (Secondary Draw Only)

Fall Nonresident Limited Youth and Over-the-Counter ​Youth (under 18 only)

$123.21

Annual Small Game

Resident

$33.96

Annual Small Game

Nonresident

$93.78

Annual Youth Small Game License

Resident and Nonresident Youth (under 18 only)

$1.40

Small Game and Fishing Combo

Resident

$56.97

Senior Small Game and Fishing Combo

Resident (64 and older)

$33.54

Senior Annual Small game for Lifetime Fishing License Holders

Resident (aged 64 and older)

$24.34

First Responder Lifetime Small Game and Fishing Combo

Resident (permanent occupational disability)

Free

Veterans Lifetime Small Game and Fishing Combo

Resident (50% disabled or Purple Heart recipient)

Free

Colorado Hunting Brochures

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Colorado Turkey Hunting Brochure

​Hunters interested in hunting turkey should review the ​Turkey brochure for more information on legal methods of take and hunting laws.

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Folleto de Regulación del Pavo.

Folleto de Regulación del Pavo (En Español)

Los cazadores interesados ​​en cazar pavos deben revisar el folleto de Turquía para obtener más información sobre los métodos legales de captura y las leyes de caza.

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Colorado Small Game and Waterfowl 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.

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​Folleto de Regulación de Caza Menor y Aves Acuáticas.

​Folleto de Regulación de Caza Menor y Aves Acuáticas (En Español)

Asegúrese de leer las páginas "Novedades" para ver una lista completa de los cambios disponibles para las próximas temporadas de caza.

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