ATTENTION HUNTERS: Know Before You Go
Closures: Closures of areas can change quickly (even daily or hourly) and your hunting destination or access route may be affected. Prior to license purchase, scouting or hunting, it is your responsibility to learn about fires, closures alerts and plan alternative routes and areas to hunt. Check with local land management agencies (Forest Service, BLM, etc) before heading out.
For more information, including contact numbers, visit the
Fire, Road Closures and Alerts page.
Wildfires and Fire Restrictions: Colorado is currently facing drought conditions statewide. Wildfires and Fire Bans and Restrictions may affect your plans; please visit the
Colorado Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management website for updates on active fires and a
clickable map of fire restrictions statewide.
CWD: Learn about
chronic wasting disease, mandatory testing areas & how you can help.
Report Mistakes: If you make a mistake, your best course of action is to contact an officer as soon as possible. Call the
nearest CPW office and they will assist you with finding the appropriate officer in your area. For after-hours emergencies, call the Colorado State Patrol at 303-239-4501.
While you will still be subject to penalties, they could be less severe if the officer determines that you are cooperative, that the error was not intentional, or that it was unavoidable given the circumstances.
See
Important Reminders Before Hunting.
