TAX & LICENSE / HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES

Both hunting and fishing are popular sports in the Rocky Mountain region, where 6,000 miles of streams and more than 2,000 lakes and reservoirs combine with nearly 700 species of wildlife. Colorado offers fishing without a license the first full week in June each year, although all other regulations and laws apply. During the rest of the year, licenses are required. Hunters who were born on or after January 1, 1949, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Course before they can be licensed. Fees for fishing and hunting licenses vary with the applicant’s age, residency status, duration of the license, and type of license. Licenses for children are available at a nominal cost. For complete information on regulations and fees or answers to specific questions, contact:

Colorado Division of Wildlife
Denver Service Center
303-291-7227
Fort Collins Service Center
970-472-4300
www.wildlife.state.co.us

Online License Sales
www.cpwshop.com

DOW Education Programs
303-291-7328
970-255-6181
http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/Education.aspx

Hunter Education
303-291-7264
http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting

Boats & Recreational Vehicles

Any boat with a motor or sail operated in Colorado for recreational purposes as well as off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles must be registered with Colorado State Parks. Forms are available online for printing, although it will be necessary for first-time registrants to visit one of the park offices to complete the process. Renewal registration of boats, off-highway vehicles, or snowmobiles can be competed online. For details on boat registration and boating regulations in Colorado, contact:

Colorado State Parks
Registrations
303-791-1920
http://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/BoatingRegistrations.aspx