Get a permit from your office to do archaeology and paleontology work in Colorado?

Our office issues permits to do fieldwork in archaeology and paleontology on state, county, city and some private lands in Colorado, NOT on federal or tribal lands. Permit applications are available online from our web site. The permit rules, terms and conditions including minimum qualifications are spelled out in the state regulations. There is no fee involved; however, state law now requires all permit applicants to submit a signed Affidavit of Lawful Presence form along with the application form and other required documentation.

Find out about PAAC (Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification)?

There is an abundance of information about PAAC—including the current schedule of courses, fees, fieldwork opportunities, etc.—on our web site. Currently, the program consists of 13 courses taught in 13 Colorado communities. Each course schedule covers a six-month period. Field training projects are limited to the summer months.

Find out about any current field projects in archaeology?

You can obtain a copy of the Archaeological Institute of America’s Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin (1.800.228.0810), contact the USDA Forest Service about their Passport in Time projects (1.800.281.9176), or visit the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists and the Colorado Archaeological Society websites.

Find out what archaeological, paleontological or historical sites are open to the public?

Our office maintains a list archaeological, paleontological and historic mining sites open to the public. In addition, the Colorado Historical Society maintains 12 museums and historic sites throughout the state. Call 303.866.3682 or visit the Society’s web site for additional information.

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