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Colorado Hunting Season Dates 2026–27

Season openers, closers, and tag requirements by species. Always confirm against Colorado Parks & Wildlife before you hunt — dates can change.

Wild Turkey Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
SpringApr 11May 30OTC
FallSep 1Oct 23OTC
Late SeasonDec 15Jan 15OTC

Black Bear Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
ArcherySep 2Sep 30OTC
Rifle/Any Legal WeaponSep 2Nov 23OTC

Elk Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Archery (Bull)Sep 2Sep 30OTC
Archery (Cow)Sep 2Sep 30Draw
Rifle 1st SeasonOct 14Oct 18Draw
Rifle 2nd SeasonOct 24Nov 1Draw
Rifle 3rd SeasonNov 7Nov 15Draw
Rifle 4th SeasonNov 18Nov 22Draw
Muzzleloader (Bull)Sep 12Sep 20Draw
Cow/Antlerless (Rifle)Oct 11Nov 23Draw

Mourning Dove Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Early Season (East/West Units)Sep 1Nov 15OTC

Mountain Lion Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
General SeasonNov 23Mar 31OTC

Mule Deer Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
ArcherySep 2Sep 30OTC
Rifle (Antlered)Oct 11Nov 23Draw
MuzzleloaderOct 11Oct 19Draw
Antlerless (Rifle)Oct 11Nov 23Draw

Pheasant Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Regular SeasonNov 8Jan 31OTC

Pronghorn Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
ArcheryAug 15Sep 20Draw
RifleOct 3Oct 11Draw
MuzzleloaderSep 21Sep 29Draw

Sandhill Crane Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Monte Vista / San Luis Valley ZoneOct 10Nov 20OTC

White-tailed Deer Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
ArcherySep 2Sep 30OTC
RifleOct 11Nov 23Draw
Verify before you hunt. These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always confirm with Colorado Parks & Wildlife before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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