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Colorado Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Colorado requires a hunting license, and a hunter-education course is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1949.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Colorado requires a hunting license, and a hunter-education course is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1949. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through CPW.

Official source: cpw.state.co.us →

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Hunting License in states bordering Colorado

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaRestricted
Arizona requires a hunting license for hunters age 10 and older, and hunter education is mandatory for hunters under 14 to take big game. Licenses are available through AZGFD.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azgfd.com · Full Arizona rule →
KansasRestricted
Kansas requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after July 1, 1957. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through KDWP.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ksoutdoors.gov · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29. Permits are available through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
New MexicoRestricted
New Mexico requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters under 18. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the NM Dept. of Game and Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com · Full Oklahoma rule →
UtahRestricted
Utah requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1965. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WyomingRestricted
Wyoming requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1966. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wyoming Game & Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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