Inside the Gun World
Colorado Hunters Education Process
(Coming in May 2025)
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Who needs the class?
Hunter Education Instruction
Colorado law requires that anyone born on or after January 1, 1949, complete an approved hunter education course before applying for or buying a Colorado hunting license. C​olo​rado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Courses, led by certified volunteer hunter education instructors and/or Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, are offered throughout the state year-round.
Must be taught by a Colorado Hunters Education verified Instructor.
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Public Class Options
Classroom Course
Students complete the course in a classroom setting that includes lectures, hands-on activities, videos, a written test and a live fire exercise. All students must demonstrate safe firearm handling skills through the live-fire exercise. The rifles and ammunition are supplied by Colorado Parks and Wildlife; personal firearms cannot be used for the live fire exercise. The course costs up to $10 and requires a minimum of 10 hours of class time that may be split into two or more days. Depending on the instructor’s preference​​, a parent or guardian may be required to attend with a minor.
Online Course and Classroom Conclusion ClassStudents complete a portion of the course online at their convenience and attend an in-person concluding class.
Part 1: Online Course
Hunter-ed.com​ ($34.95 starting January 1st, 2025)​​
The online course is a minimum of four hours in length. Students will move through it at their own pace. The online course must be successfully completed prior to attending the in-person conclusion course.
Part 2: In-Classroom
The in-person internet conclusion class can cost up to $10 and requires four to six hours of class time that may be split into two days.
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Private/Small Group
Same length, content, and delivery as the classroom course above. We understand that sometimes the timeframes get away from us and we need something custom built around you and your groups schedule.
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"Test Out" option
Custom Training Video
The test out option is awesome for those of you who qualify (see below). Since this a one shot pass/fail we put together a refresher video of stuff might already know. If you are thinking about this option it is worth watching to ensure your 90%+ score.
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Test Out option
The Colorado Hunter Education Test-Out Exam is a 50-question, timed exam. The exam is $34.95. You have one opportunity to pass the exam with 90% or better in 30 minutes or less. If you do not pass the exam, you must complete Colorado hunter education or use an Apprentice License.
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Qualification:
Are you 50 years of age or older? Hunters age 50 and up do not have to be a resident of Colorado to take this exam.
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Are a member of the U.S. military. This includes veterans, the National Guard, and those on active duty or in the reserves.