Proof of Hunter Education Requirement

Your hunter education card will allow you to purchase a hunting license, but you must also carry proof of your certification with you in the field. If you hunt without having proof of hunter education on your person, you can be cited as if you’re hunting without hunter education entirely. There are two ways to show proof of hunter education in the field: You can be verified in Colorado’s licensing system, or you can carry your physical card with you. The latter is very self-explanatory. If a wildlife officer stops to check your license, they will also ask for proof of hunter education. Simply showing them your hunter education card is all that is required to meet this regulation.

The verification process is slightly different. To get verified in the system, you have to bring your hunter education card to a CPW office or state park or call them at 303-297-1192. The verification process links up your hunter education record with your Colorado customer ID (or CID). Once you’re verified, your proof of hunter education will print directly onto your license, making your license your proof of hunter education in the field. If you are verified, you do not need to carry a physical hunter education card on your person when hunting.