Updates
- The Habitat Stamp costs $10.
- Individuals only have to purchase ONE Habitat Stamp for the entire season (April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013). The lifetime Habitat Stamp costs $300.25.
- Anyone aged 18 through 64 must buy a stamp in order to buy or apply for a hunting or fishing license.
- If you are disabled, you may not need a habitat stamp. See disability information.
- Hunters applying for a limited license must purchase a stamp to apply for the drawing process.
- Anyone buying a one-day or additional-day license for fishing and/or small game is exempt from purchasing the habitat stamp with the first two of these licenses. The habitat fee will be assessed when a third one-day or additional-day license is purchased for fishing or small game.
Each individual wishing to buy or apply for a fishing or hunting license must purchase a $10 Habitat Stamp for the 2012 license year (April 1, 2012-March 31, 2013). This fee will be automatically included in the price of your first fishing or hunting license for the year if purchased online, through the 1(800) 244-5613 phone line, or in person at a Colorado Parks and Wildlife service center or license agent. For more information, see Habitat Stamp Basics 
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For more information, call CPW at (303) 297-1192.
In Colorado - Everyone Can Help Preserve Wildlife
If you live in Colorado, you've seen wildlife – and what a sight to see! Hawks circling the plains, elk bugling in the mountains, bighorn sheep balanced on rocky cliffs, river otters swimming and fishing in deep canyons, trout jumping to snag mayflies.
Colorado's wildlife is important to people in our state. But today, as development continues to cover large areas of our state's land, we all need to join in to protect and preserve our valuable wildlife resources – by buying a Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp.
Since the stamp’s introduction in 2006, proceeds from the habitat stamp have raised more than $3 million each year and every penny goes to protecting wildlife habitat.
That money, along with grants from Great Outdoors Colorado and other sources, has been used to secure critical habitat in every corner of Colorado, from the eastern plains to the high country to the western canyons.
Small Stamp – Big Difference
By buying a habitat stamp you are making a long-term investment in wildlife conservation. The good news is that a small investment on your part will go a long way.
If you buy or apply for hunting or fishing licenses, you'll pay $10 per year for the required stamp. Your first two one-day and additional-day licenses for fishing or small game hunting are exempt from habitat stamp requirements. A lifetime stamp is $300.25.
So, consider this: For just the price of a couple of lattés, you'll be helping to protect land in Colorado for our wild friends. You can have your coffee and your wildlife, too!
Buying a Habitat Stamp
The habitat stamp can be purchased at:
Each individual must purchase a $10 Habitat Stamp for the 2012 license year (April 1, 2012-March 31, 2013). This fee will be automatically included in the price of your first fishing or hunting license for the year if purchased online, through the 1(800) 244-5613 phone line, or in person at a Colorado Parks and Wildlife service center or license agent. Anyone applying by mail for a hunting license through the draw must include the $10 Habitat Stamp fee with their license application fees if they have not already purchased a fishing or hunting license and Habitat Stamp for 2012. For more information, see Habitat Stamp Basics .
Please note: State law requires social security numbers to buy all licenses and stamps. It is not displayed on the license, but is provided if requested to Child Support Enforcement authorities.
Commemorative Stamp
Wildlife art collectors also have another unique opportunity to add to their collections with a Commemorative Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp.
The commemorative stamp contains an original piece of artwork that features a new Colorado critter each year.
The art is available for $10 on special stamps; on medallions for $48; or as limited-edition prints for $176. This stamp is commemorative only. Purchase the commemorative stamp products or other wildlife products from the Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation Web site or by phone at 303-291-7212.