Colorado Hunter Education
Min age 10 • Online accepted • Free.
Colorado Hunter Education Requirements
Colorado: min age 10, fully online accepted, Free.
Colorado certification snapshot
3 exemptions, 3 approved providers
Online Course
Accepted
In-Person Session
Optional
Field Day
Not required
Colorado exemptions
3 categoryies qualify
- Born before January 1, 1949
- Active duty military
- Previously licensed hunters in Colorado
Reciprocity
Accepts hunter education certificates from all US states and Canadian provinces.
Approved providers in Colorado
3 options accepted by CO
See how online courses work for cost, format, and approval rules across providers.
Colorado hunter ed notes
State-specific guidance from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Pre-1949 birth date exempts a hunter from the entire requirement — one of the older grandfather cutoffs in the country. CPW also runs a mentored hunting program for youth that lets new hunters get into the field with a licensed adult before completing certification.
Course requirements and reciprocity rules are set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Verify before enrolling.
Last verified: January 2026
Colorado Hunter Education FAQ
Specific questions about Colorado certification.
Who is exempt from hunter education in Colorado?
The following groups are exempt: Born before January 1, 1949; Active duty military; Previously licensed hunters in Colorado.
How does Colorado treat out-of-state hunter education certificates?
Accepts hunter education certificates from all US states and Canadian provinces.
What else should I know about hunter education in Colorado?
Pre-1949 birth date exempts a hunter from the entire requirement — one of the older grandfather cutoffs in the country. CPW also runs a mentored hunting program for youth that lets new hunters get into the field with a licensed adult before completing certification.
Background: online course options · multi-state reciprocity.
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