Colorado Fishing Guide License. The 2019 license year is april 1 to march 31 next year. Technically guides do not need licenses in colorado to provide guiding services for fishing and hunting trips.
In colorado our research showed the below requirements to become a hunting guide or fishing guide. An outfitter is somebody who provides outfitting services taking out clients fishing or hunting on land they do not own. The agency manages 42 state parks all of colorado s wildlife more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs.
Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses conducts research to improve wildlife management activities protects high priority wildlife.
Colorado fishing licenses are required if you are 16 or older. Ex 4 1 2019 3 31 2020 fishing licenses for the next year become available for purchase on march 15th each year. However unlicensed guides must be employed or contracted by licensed outfitters. Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation outdoor recreation and wildlife management.
