Novice Adult and Women Afield Hunt Application
Eligibility Requirements: Please read the eligibility requirements thoroughly before applying for a hunt.
1) Applicant must have completed a Hunter Education Course.
* Apprentice Hunter Certificates will not be accepted.
2) To qualify for a Novice Adult Big Game License, a novice adult hunter is defined as a Colorado resident 18 years of age or older, who meets the following:
-No big game license purchase history,
-Only held a big game hunting license(s) in the previous year,
-Or, has no big game license purchase history in the previous five years.
3) License Requirements:
Small Game: Colorado Small Game License, Harvest Information Program Number (HIP), Habitat Stamp
Waterfowl: Colorado Small Game License, Harvest Information Program Number (HIP), Habitat Stamp
State AND Federal Waterfowl Stamps
Big Game: If selected for a hunt, you will be notified of proper license.
4) Firearm Requirements:
Small Game/ Waterfowl: Shotgun and Proper Ammunition
* Shotguns capable of holding more than three shells must be plugged.
Big Game: Hunters are required to supply their own rifle and factory loaded ammunition
* .243 or larger for deer and pronghorn and .270 or larger for elk
5) Participants are expected to complete all program requirements as directed in the hunt invitation and remain at the hunt site for the full duration of the event.
6) The applicant must agree to participate in post event surveys to allow Colorado Parks and Wildlife to improve our outreach program.
7) Priority will be given to applicants who are new to hunting and whose family/friends are new to hunting.
* Hunting history may be verified by the Hunter Outreach Coordinator.
8) If you have participated in a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Outreach Program big game hunt in the past, for any species, you are NOT eligible to apply for a second big game hunt BUT you may apply for small game or waterfowl.
