In Colorado, individuals applying for hunting or fishing licenses are required to purchase a Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp. The funds collected from these stamps are utilized by the Division of Parks and Wildlife to benefit wildlife habitats and improve access to them. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp Program was initially set to repeal on July 1, 2027. However, Senate Bill 25-049, introduced during the 2025 Regular Session, proposes to continue the program indefinitely. This bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources and is currently under consideration.
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Individuals applying for hunting or fishing licenses in Colorado must also purchase a Colorado wildlife habitat stamp. The division of parks and wildlife in the department of natural resources uses the money collected from the wildlife habitat stamp for the benefit of wildlife habitat or access to wildlife habitat in the state. The Colorado wildlife habitat stamp program (program) is
scheduled to repeal, subject to a sunset review by the department of regulatory agencies, on July 1, 2027. The bill continues the program indefinitely.
