Colorado Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Colorado. Checked 2026-11-12.
Hunting Licenses (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting licences (all types) | Resident & Non-resident | Not shown | Official page |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (3)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual habitat stamp (nonrefundable) | Resident & Non-resident | $12.76 | One per person ages 18-64 | Official page |
| Lifetime habitat stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $384.16 | Official page | |
| Second-rod stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $14.24 | Any licence holder or youth under 16 | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trapping licences | Resident & Non-resident | Not shown | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter education requirement | All / N/A | Not shown | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth 15 and under fish free | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | Ages 15 and under | Official page |
| Active armed forces out of state on leave (fish free up to 30 days) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | Colorado residents on temporary leave | Official page |
| Veteran lifetime fishing / small game and fishing combo | Resident | Free ($0.00) | Veterans with service-connected disability living in Colorado | Official page |
| Centennial senior annual fishing (income-eligible) | Resident | Not shown | Income-eligible residents 64+; must apply | Official page |
| Columbine lifetime fishing (permanent disability) | Resident | Not shown | Colorado residents with total and permanent disability; must apply | Official page |
Next steps for Colorado hunters
Check official Colorado season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).