Lifetime Fishing License for Colorado Residents with Disabilities
Colorado residents who are totally and permanently disabled can apply for a free lifetime fishing license.
Columbine Parks Pass
The Columbine Park Pass offers access to Colorado’s state parks for Colorado residents who have a total and permanent disability.
Veteran Lifetime License Program
Military veterans who have a service-connected disability and are residents of Colorado are eligible to apply for a lifetime fishing license or a lifetime fishing and small game combo license. The veteran must provide proof of their service-connected disability, with an overall-combined rating of 60% or more by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Purple Heart recipients are also eligible to apply for these lifetime licenses. Hunter education requirements must still be met to obtain the small game license. Veteran Lifetime License holders are exempt from the Habitat Stamp requirement.
Independence Parks Pass
The Independence Parks Pass offers access to Colorado’s state parks for veterans who have a service-connected disability and are Colorado residents. The veteran must provide proof of their service-connected disability, with an overall combined rating of 50% or greater by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Purple Heart recipients are also eligible to apply for this pass. The Independence Pass is free to qualified veterans, and is transferable between vehicles as long as the pass holder is present.
First Responder Lifetime License Program
First Responders who are residents of Colorado and have a permanent occupational disability or disease as a result of their official duties are eligible to apply for a free lifetime fishing or small game combo license and parks pass. The first responder must have proof of a permanent occupational disability, as rated by the Fire and Police Pension Association. Peace officers and firefighters who are not members of FPPA are eligible to apply via the affidavit on the application. Hunter education requirements must still be met to obtain the small game license. First Responder Lifetime License holders are exempt from the Habitat Stamp requirement.
ADA Accommodation Permits for Hunters with Disabilities
Hunters with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may request accommodation permits to participate in wildlife recreation activities. Applicants are granted accommodation permits based on their disability’s impact on their daily major life functions, not on their ability to participate in specialized activities such as hunting.
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