Who is required to complete hunter education in Colorado?
Is completion of the Colorado state agency-approved course required in order to buy a license?
Yes. Proof of IHEA-USA-approved hunter education certification is valid in all U.S. states and Canada. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
What Makes a Course Approved?
To be approved by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a course must teach hunters to become:
- Safe (by following all hunting safety rules)
- Responsible (about hunting, wildlife, conservation, and hunting laws)
- Knowledgeable (by knowing and demonstrating acceptable behavior and attitudes while hunting)
- Involved (in joining and participating in hunting and conservation organizations)
Your Hunter Ed course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
We’re available to help you:
Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm CST
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1-800-830-2268 (toll free)
