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Mountain Lion Hunting Exam
A valid Hunting License with a Mountain Lion Certification on it and a Hunter Education Certification are required to hunt mountain lions in Colorado.
If you do not already have a CID number or have lost track of it, please contact a local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office or call the main number, 303.297.1192, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.
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How to Take the Exam
Mountain Lion exams can be completed online below, or in-person at a Colorado Parks and Wildlife office.
Studying for the Exam
Familiarize yourself with the Mountain Lion hunting regulations and Lion identification information found in the exam guide and current hunting brochure.
- Mountain Lion Exam Guide | Educación e Identificación del Puma de Colorado Guía del Curso
- Mountain Lion Hunting Brochure | El Folleto de Puma de Colorado
Upon Successful Completion of the Exam
- Scoring 80% or higher is required to pass the exam.
- Exam results will be automatically reported and stored in CPW's licensing system so you can purchase a license.
- Please allow 1 hour after successfully passing the exam for our electronic systems to update your record.
- Lion hunters must have their Mountain Lion Certification verified on their Customer Identification Number (CID) to be able to purchase a mountain lion license. Once you have been verified on your CID, you do not need to carry the certificate or wallet card.