Colorado Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Colorado, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
4 of 14 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Colorado Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Colorado including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
Recorded windows at the assessment date in Colorado
1 recorded window including the assessment date
Oct 14-18, 2026
Regular-season base calendar only; check licensed GMU and hunt code. First rifle season. Check the limited-license hunt tables for your GMU/hunt code. Date window reviewed in the 2026 CPW Big Game brochure, printed page 35. Unit-specific, early, late and private-land hunt-code exceptions are not covered.
Recorded Season Windows
All Colorado hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 3 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 30 - Sep 28, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Statewide archery | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 12 - Nov 10, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Combined rifle seasons | |
| Muzzleloader | Sep 13-21, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early muzzleloader | |
Elk 7 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 30 - Sep 28, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery season | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 12 - Nov 10, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Unverified historical summary. This combined range does not establish continuous hunting permission or closed gaps. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 14-18, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-02; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone not recorded; check your license | Recorded window (4d left) | Regular-season base calendar only; check licensed GMU and hunt code. First rifle season. Check the limited-license hunt tables for your GMU/hunt code. Date window reviewed in the 2026 CPW Big Game brochure, printed page 35. Unit-specific, early, late and private-land hunt-code exceptions are not covered. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 24 - Nov 1, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-02; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone not recorded; check your license | Opens in 10d | Regular-season base calendar only; check licensed GMU and hunt code. Second rifle season. The brochure notes bull licenses in GMUs 54, 55 and 551 moved from unlimited OTC to limited. License availability varies by GMU, residency and hunt code; this is not an OTC eligibility claim. Date window reviewed in the 2026 CPW Big Game brochure, printed page 35. Unit-specific exceptions are not covered. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 7-15, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-02; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone not recorded; check your license | Opens in 24d | Regular-season base calendar only; check licensed GMU and hunt code. Third rifle season. The brochure notes bull licenses in GMUs 54, 55 and 551 moved from unlimited OTC to limited. License availability varies by GMU, residency and hunt code; this is not an OTC eligibility claim. Date window reviewed in the 2026 CPW Big Game brochure, printed page 35. Unit-specific exceptions are not covered. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 18-22, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-02; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Zone not recorded; check your license | Upcoming | Regular-season base calendar only; check licensed GMU and hunt code. Fourth rifle season. Check the limited-license hunt tables for your GMU/hunt code. Date window reviewed in the 2026 CPW Big Game brochure, printed page 35. Unit-specific, early, late and private-land hunt-code exceptions are not covered. | |
| Muzzleloader | Sep 13-21, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader season | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 11 - May 25, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Pronghorn 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 15 - Sep 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Draw required | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 2-30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Fall bear season | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 8 - Oct 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Limited draw only | |
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Colorado Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Pronghorn
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Colorado
Only the four 2026 regular elk rifle date windows have date-review evidence. Other records and the recorded license-year metadata remain unverified. Your license and GMU/hunt code control dates, sex, access and restrictions; this is not complete Colorado regulation coverage.
Hunting Method Legend
Colorado Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Colorado
What are the hunting season dates for Colorado?
Recorded Colorado entries cover Bear, Deer, Elk, Moose, Pronghorn, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Colorado?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-30 to 2025-09-28; 2025-10-12 to 2025-11-10; 2025-09-13 to 2025-09-21. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Colorado require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Colorado agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Colorado?
Recorded window includes 2026-10-14 UTC: Elk through Oct 18, 2026. Date window reviewed 2026-10-02; verify license-specific exceptions. This is not hunting permission; check your license and current regulations.
What should I know about hunting in Colorado?
Only the four 2026 regular elk rifle date windows have date-review evidence. Other records and the recorded license-year metadata remain unverified. Your license and GMU/hunt code control dates, sex, access and restrictions; this is not complete Colorado regulation coverage.
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