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The Office of Outfitters Registration registers and regulates individuals and entities that practice in the State of Colorado as Outfitters, defined as "the taking or attempted taking of wildlife" on land that an Outfitter does not own. Registration for Outfitters is mandatory in Colorado.
The Office does not issue hunting or fishing permits and does not regulate other outdoor activities on public land. Office activities include registration, investigation of complaints, determination of discipline, and enforcement of discipline for violators of the Colorado Statutes and the Office of Outfitters Registration Rules. The Office is a Director-model program with a five-member advisory committee comprised of registered outfitters, law enforcement, and a public member who provide recommendations to the Division Director.
The Office works with several state and federal agencies including Colorado Parks & Wildlife, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Forest Service in order to share vital information about unregistered outfitters and violations of other agency laws. The Office also works with the Colorado Outfitters Association (COA). For information regarding hunting and/or fishing licenses, please contact Colorado Parks & Wildlife at 303-297-1192.
Off-road and/or jeep tours are not governed by the Office. Please contact the Public Utilities Commission -Transportation section for more information.
Program Information
- Advisory Committee
Kathryn Duran
Office of Outfitters Registration
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-869-0350 | Email: dora_outfitters@state.co.us
Regulation History:
- 1903: Regulation initially administered by the Wildlife Commission.
- 1983: The Outfitters Board was established within DORA.
To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.
Advisory Committee:
- Kirk Oldham
CPW Agency Representative
Grand Junction, CO - Vacant Professional Position
Professional Member - Tawny Halandras
Professional Member
Meeker, CO - Andrew Petersen
Professional Member
Dillon, CO - Jeffrey Dreyer
Public Member
Co Springs, CO
- Public Notices
Colorado Office of Outfitters Registration – Stakeholder Meeting – September 3, 2025
The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director to receive feedback regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.2 – SCOPE AND PURPOSE, Rule 1.3 – DEFINITIONS, Rule 1.4 – REGISTRATION APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE, Rule 1.5 – REGISTRATION MAINTENANCE AND REPORTING CHANGES, 1.6 – RESPONSIBILITIES, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT and Rule 1.8 – RECORDS MANAGEMENT & CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. The purpose is to clarify and update definitions, and to implement Colorado Senate Bill 25-174 (CONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE REGULATION OF OUTFITTERS, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2024 SUNSET REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES).
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Webinar Registration
- Draft Rules
- Colorado Senate Bill 25-174
- Submit written Comments (opens in new window)
- View written comments (opens in new window)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording – September 3, 2025
- Legislative Updates
The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 550,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:
- Meeting Minutes