Hunting License Fees are Changing in 2019
With the passage of
Senate Bill 18-143, CPW is able to adjust pricing to meet the pressures of increased management costs and resource usage across the state. These adjustments allow the agency to continue our conservation mission, while also ensuring transparency and accountability in working to achieve the ten key goals laid out in the bill.
License and HIP Year
The annual license and Harvest Information Program (HIP) year are the same, beginning on April 1 annually and concluding March 31 annually.
2018-2019 small-game license are available from any license agent, CPW office, online, or by phone at 1-800-244-5613.
If you intend to hunt small game (including migratory birds) in Colorado during the 2018/2019 season, you need a new Harvest Information Program number. Register through the Harvest Information Program (HIP).
License Requirements
2018 - 2019 Season Dates
Goose Seasons Regulations - Central Flyway |
Regular Season |
| Dark Geese | 11/5/18 - 2/17/19 | Areas: East of Continental Divide, except areas designated as part of special seasons below that include: Northern Front Range, North Park and South Park/San Luis Valley |
| Light Geese | 11/3/18 - 2/17/19 |
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Northern Front Range Season |
| Dark Geese | 9/29/18 - 10/10/18; 11/17/18 - 2/17/19 | Areas: Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties from the Continental Divide east along the Wyoming border to Hwy. 85, south on Hwy. 85 to Adams Co. line, and all of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties |
| Light Geese | 11/3/18 - 2/17/19 |
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South Park/San Luis Valley Season |
| Dark Geese | 9/29/18 - 01/11/19 | Areas: Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont, Lake, Park, Rio Grande and Teller counties. And the parts of Hinsdale, Mineral and Saguache counties east of the Continental Divide |
| Light Geese | 11/3/18 - 2/17/19 |
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North Park Season |
| Dark Geese | 9/29/18 - 01/11/19 | Areas: Jackson County |
| Light Geese | 11/3/18 - 2/17/19 |
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Light Goose Conservation
Order Season | 2/18/19 - 4/30/19 | Areas: East of I-25 |
Goose Season Regulations - Pacific Flyway |
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Early Canada Goose Season | 9/1/18 -
9/9/18 | Areas: West of Continental Divide |
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Regular Season |
Western Zone
| 9/29/18 -
10/8/18;
11/3/18 -
1/27/19 | Areas: West of Continental Divide not included in Eastern Zone |
Eastern Zone  | 9/29/18 -
1/2/19 | Areas: Routt, Grand, Summit, Eagle and Pitkin
counties, part of the Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale and Mineral counties west of Continental Divide, and part of Gunnison County except the North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley (GMUs 521, 53 and 63) and the part of Moffat Co. east of the northern intersection of CR 29 with the Moffat-Routt Co. line, south along CR 29 to the intersection of CR 29 with the Moffat-Routt Co. line (Elkhead Reservoir State Park). |
Duck & Coot Season Regulations - Central Flyway |
| Northeast Zone | 10/6/18 -11/26/18; 12/15/18 - 1/27/19 | Areas: East of I-25 and north of I-70 |
| Southeast Zone | 10/24/18 - 1/27/19 | Areas: East of I-25 and south of I-70, and all of El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano and Las Animas counties |
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | 9/29/18 - 11/26/18;
12/22/18 - 1/27/19 | Areas: West of I-25 and east of Continental Divide, except El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano and Las Animas counties |
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Duck & Coot Season Regulations - Pacific Flyway |
| Western Zone | 9/29/18 -10/17/18; 11/3/18 - 1/27/19 | Areas: West of Continental Divide not included in the Eastern Zone |
| Eastern Zone | 9/29/18 -1/11/19 | Areas: Routt, Grand, Summit, Eagle and Pitkin
counties, part of the Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale and Mineral counties west of Continental Divide, and part of Gunnison County except the North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley (GMUs 521, 53 and 63). and the part of Moffat Co. east of the northern intersection of CR 29 with the Moffat-Routt Co. line, south along CR 29 to the intersection of CR 29 with the Moffat-Routt Co. line (Elkhead Reservoir State Park). |
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September Teal Season |
| 9/8/18 - 9/16/18
| Areas: Lake and Chaffee counties and all areas east of I-25
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Youth Hunt Regulations - Central Flyway |
| Northeast Zone | 9/29/18 - 10/30/18 | Areas: East of I-25 and north of I-70 |
| Southeast Zone | 10/20/18 - 10/21/18 | Areas: East of I-25 and south of I-70, and all of El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano and Las Animas counties |
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | 9/22/18 - 9/23/18 | Areas: West of I-25 and east of the Continental Divide, except El Paso, Pueblo, Huerfano and Las Animas counties |
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Youth Hunt Regulations - Pacific Flyway
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| Western Zone | 10/28/18 - 10/29/18 | Areas: West of Continental Divide not included in the Eastern Zone |
Eastern Zone
| 9/22/18 - 9/23/18 | Areas: Routt, Grand, Summit, Eagle and
Pitkin counties, part of the Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale and Mineral counties west of Continental Divide, and part of Gunnison County except the North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley (GMUs 521, 53 and 63) , and the part of Moffat Co. east of the northern intersection of CR 29 with the Moffat-Routt Co. line, south along CR 29 to the intersection of CR 29 with the Moffat-Routt Co. line (Elkhead Reservoir StatePark). |
For bag limits, other special restrictions and more information, see the Small Game and Waterfowl Regulations Brochure.
2018 - 2019 Fees
For individuals aged 18 through 64, a $10 Habitat Stamp is required with the first license purchase for the year (April 1 - March 31 annually). For more information, read about the
Habitat Stamp. If you are disabled, you may not need a Habitat Stamp. See
disability information.
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Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Small Game (includes furbearers) | $21 | $56 |
| Small Game (one day) | $11 | $11 |
| Small Game (additional day) | $5 | $5 |
| Youth Small Game (under 18) | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| Small Game and Fishing Combination | $41 | n/a |
| Colorado Waterfowl Stamp | $5 | $5 |
| Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (Duck Stamp) | $25 | $25 |
| Military with 60% or more
disability | Free | n/a |
Fees includes a .25 cent search & rescue fee, and a .75 cent Wildlife Council surcharge. A $10 Habitat Stamp will be added to 1st license purchase of the year (April 1 to March 31). |
Options for purchasing licenses and a Habitat Stamp
