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State Wildlife Area Pass

Starting May 1, 2021

Any person 16 years or older must now how a State Wildlife Area Pass OR a current hunting or fishing license to recreate on Colorado State Wildlife Areas (SWA)

Cost of pass

Individual Annual Pass good from April 1-March 31 is $36.08

Daily pass is $9

Passes also required a fee of $10.40 for a Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp

Why a new fee and pass?

Colorado State Wildlife Areas (SWA) are acquired using hunter and angler dollars for the express purpose of conserving wildlife habitat and providing wildlife-related recreation. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) manages more than 350 SWA's for this purpose.


As both human population and tourism/visitation has boomed in recent years, CPW has noticed a significant trend of people engaging in activities for which these properties were not intended. Requiring a SWA pass or license to access SWA's reinforces the conservation intent of these properties, and ensures users are contributing to their maintenance.

More information and to purchase a pass

Click the link below to purchase your pass. Any persons here for the festival or on your own out enjoying the SWA are required to carry a pass. No individuals are exempt. For questions, please call the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office at 719-336-6600.

Purchase your pass

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