Leftover (Remaining) and Reissued Licenses
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Leftover (Remaining) Limited License
Leftover and some reissued licenses are now on sale. You can purchase licenses online at CPWShop.com, by phone at 1-800-244-5613 and at sales agents around the state.
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Bear (4 or less preference points)
These returned limited licenses (excluding Ranching for Wildlife) will be available on the leftover list.
Leftover or reissued licenses on the leftover list can be purchased without:
Reissued Licenses
Most limited licenses returned for refund or preference point restoration will be reissued to the next qualified hunter who applied through the draw. All reissued licenses are still subject to annual bag limits and refund/preference point restoration regulations.
Sheep, Goat & Moose Licenses
Sheep, goat and moose licenses continue to be reissued to the next person in the draw order.
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Bear (4 or less preference points)
These returned limited licenses (excluding Ranching for Wildlife) will be available on the leftover list.
Deer, Elk, Pronghorn and Bear (5 or more preference points)
Returned deer, elk, pronghorn and bear hunt codes that took 5 or more resident preference points to draw will be reissued to the next person in the draw order. These reissued licenses will require the use of preference points if accepted. If one of the first 5 customers contacted do not accept it, the license will then be added to the Reissue Preview List, and finally the Leftover List.
The Reissue Process
Reissued licenses will be available on the leftover list. Leftover license sales started on August 6, 2024.
- The reissue preview list will be posted Tuesdays at 11 am MT.
- On Wednesdays, all hunt codes that were on the Preview List will be released for sale as close to 11 AM as the system allows. As the Leftover List periodically refreshes, any Preview List licenses left unsold will be added to the Leftover List.
- No new hunt codes will be added to the leftover list after 1 pm MT on Wednesdays.
- The reissue preview list will be cleared after sales begin on Wednesday and will repopulate the following Tuesday.
Will the reissue preview list be available all year?
- The first reissue preview list will be available Tuesday, March 12 for spring turkey and the first reissue preview list for big game will be available August 13 (the week after leftovers go on sale).
- The reissue preview list will not be available after spring turkey season ends.
What happens if there are no hunt codes available for this week?
If there are no hunt codes available for reissue this week, the reissue preview list will get a blank report with the following message: “There are no reissued licenses scheduled for release this week. Please check back”.
Hunting License Terms and Definitions
Important terms to understand when considering a remaining limited license purchase.
Limited licenses
A set (limited) number of licenses are available for specific units and dates for each species, and are issued through an application and draw process.
Limited Licenses Include:
Public land licenses: Licenses you can get through the draw(s) that are valid on all CPW-owned or leased public lands, private lands, and most federal lands in the specific units listed on your license/in this brochure.
Private-land-only licenses: Licenses you can get through the draw(s) that are only valid on private lands in the specific GMUs listed on your license/ in this brochure. If your license hunt code has a “P” in the second-to last
part, it's valid on private land ONLY. For example: E-F-007-P5-R. You MUST get landowner permission before applying for these licenses.
Leftover limited licenses: Licenses that weren't issued in the primary draw. They become the licenses eligible for the secondary draw, and any remaining licenses after the secondary draw become available as over-the-counter leftover limited licenses.
Leftover, and Reissue Preview Lists
Leftover List
View the list of available limited licenses. The license list can include bear, dear, elk, and pronghorn licenses.
View the Leftover ListReissue Preview List
The reissue preview list will be posted on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. MT and cleared after sales start on Wednesdays.
View the Reissue Preview ListWhat You Need to Buy a Leftover License
Government Issued Identification
You’ll need to have government issued identification to purchase a hunting license.
See all Accepted Forms of IdentificationHunter Education
Colorado law requires that individuals born on or after January 1, 1949, must complete an approved hunter education course before applying for or purchasing a Colorado hunting license. To hunt mountain lion, hunters must also complete the mountain lion identification course.
Take a Hunter Education ClassHabitat Stamp
All hunters must purchase a habitat stamp with their license.
Learn More About the Colorado Wildlife Habitat ProgramPurchase a Limited License for
Bear
Purchase online at CPWshop.com
Deer
Both mule deer and white-tailed deer limited licenses can be available on the leftover list. If you find an available hunt code, purchase online at CPWshop.com
Elk
Purchase an available license online at CPWshop.com
Pronghorn
Purchase an available license online at CPWshop.com
Turkey
Purchase an available license online at CPWshop.com
Leftover Licenses
Leftover Turkey Licenses
Leftover limited turkey licenses go on sale at different times than the big game leftover licenses.
- March 16: Spring turkey licenses will be available for purchase on the leftover list.
- August 10: Fall turkey licenses will be available for purchase on the leftover list.
Leftover Licenses
Active Military - Advanced Purchase of Leftover Licenses
Active duty military members who are deployed outside of the United States and are stationed in Colorado or a Colorado resident can purchase leftover licenses after the primary and secondary draws and prior to the annual leftover purchase date.
Leftover Licenses and Fees
License |
Hunter |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
Annual Habitat Stamp |
Residents and Nonresidents |
$12.15 |
|
Bear |
Resident |
$60.05 |
|
Youth Bear |
Resident |
$17.85 |
|
Bear and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$251.75 |
|
Youth Bear and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$59.89 |
|
Deer |
Resident |
$47.91 |
|
Youth Deer |
Resident |
$18.45 |
|
Adult Deer and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$481.52 |
|
Youth Deer and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$122.91 |
|
Elk |
Resident |
$66.12 |
|
Youth Elk |
Resident |
$18.45 |
|
Bull Elk and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$803.39 |
|
Either-sex Elk and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$803.39 |
|
Cow Elk and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$803.39 |
|
Youth Elk and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$122.91 |
|
Pronghorn |
Resident |
$47.91 |
|
Youth Pronghorn |
Resident |
$18.45 |
|
Pronghorn and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$481.52 |
|
Youth Pronghorn and Fishing Combo |
Nonresident |
$122.91 |
|
Spring Turkey Over-the-Counter |
Resident |
$35.76 |
|
Turkey Over-the-Counter Fall or Late Season |
Resident |
$29.69 |
|
Youth Turkey Over-the-Counter |
Resident |
$18.75 |
|
Turkey Spring, Fall, Over-the-counter or Late Season |
Nonresident |
$183.94 |
|
Youth Turkey Over-the-Counter |
Nonresident |
$123.21 |
Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure
Be sure to read the “What’s New” pages to see a full list of changes on tap for the upcoming hunting seasons.
Download the BrochureFolleto de Regulacíon de Caza Mayor
Asegúrese de leer las páginas "Novedades" para ver una lista completa de los cambios disponibles para las próximas temporadas de caza.
Descargue el FolletoTurkey Brochure
Hunters interested in hunting turkey should review the Turkey brochure for more information on legal methods of take and hunting laws.
Download the BrochureFolleto de Regulación del Pavo
Los cazadores interesados en cazar pavos deben revisar el folleto de pavo para obtener más información sobre los métodos legales de captura y las leyes de caza.
Descargue el Folleto