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The Harvest Information Program (HIP) is a joint USFWS/CPW program designed to improve small game and migratory bird harvest estimates. Colorado requires all small game hunters to sign up to help Colorado Parks and Wildlife better estimate harvest for species that are difficult to address through a general small game survey. The program provides both your state and federal wildlife agencies with information necessary to justify and maintain the hunting seasons you now enjoy. Without accurate harvest information, it will become increasingly difficult to maintain seasons for those small game species which have proven to be very difficult to estimate annual harvest.

The Master Angler Recognition Program is designed to recognize anglers for success in their sport, as well as to promote the conservation of fishery resources and quality trophy sized sport fish. The program offers Master Master Angler logoAngler award certificates based on fish length.

The Bighorn Sheep Access Program provides public access for bighorn sheep hunting on private lands in Colorado through the formation, or continuation of partnerships with private landowners. Through this program, hunters can play an important role in assisting CPW and landowners in managing bighorn sheep populations on private lands.

WIA properties are open for hunting from the fall into the spring every year. WIA properties can only be accessed on foot. Some WIA properties will be open for both small game, waterfowl, furbearers, and big game, while other properties will remain small game, waterfowl, and furbearers only.