Hunting Mountain Goat
Hunting Mountain Goat in Colorado
To hunt mountain goat in Colorado, hunters must apply for the primary draw. All mountain goat licenses are available by primary draw only. If you harvest a mountain goat, you must wait five years (sixth year after harvest) before applying for another mountain goat license.
Over the Counter, Leftover and Reissued Licenses
Over-the-counter (OTC), leftover, and reissued big game licenses go on sale 9:00 a.m. MT on August 6th, 2024. Check back weekly for more reissued licenses.
Mountain Goat Hunting License Fees
License |
Hunter |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
Application Processing Fee (limited licenses, nonrefundable) |
Resident |
$8.00 |
|
Application Processing Fee (limited licenses, nonrefundable) |
Nonresident |
$10.00 |
|
Preference Point |
Resident |
$50.00 |
|
Preference Point |
Nonresident |
$100.00 |
|
Mountain Goat |
Resident |
$366.13 |
|
Mountain Goat/fishing Combo* |
Nonresident |
$2,686.04 |
- All prices include a 25-cent search-and-rescue fee, a $1.50 for the Wildlife Council surcharge.
- All nonresident big-game licenses are a big-game and annual fishing combination license: Fishing licenses are vali through March 31.
- You can opt out of receiving a preference point on your primary draw application. You will not pay the fee and will not receive a point if you opt out.
Mountain Goat Season Dates
Season |
Notes |
Start Date |
End Date |
Add to Calendar |
Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mountain Goat |
(limited only) |
September 03, 2024 |
October 31, 2024 |
See brochure |
Hunt dates for mountain goats vary by license type and hunt location. For more information, view the Colorado Big Game Brochure hunt tables and maps.
Opportunities for Everyone
Youth Hunters
Youth hunters have youth-only hunting opportunities including small game, extended seasons for deer, elk, and pronghorn, and hunter outreach opportunities for big game (including moose), small game, waterfowl, and turkey hunting experiences.
Nonresident Hunters
Nonresident hunters have a percentage of deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat licenses set aside for them. They can also participate in group hunts and are eligible for a combo hunting and fishing license.
Resident Hunters
Residents have the option to participate in both big game draws, and apply for or purchase hybrid draw licenses, leftover licenses, reissued licenses, over-the-counter licenses, fishing and hunting combo licenses, raffle licenses, group hunts, and ranching for wildlife hunts.
Hunters Experiencing Disabilities
Resident hunters experiencing disabilities can request accommodations for visual and physical disabilities to assist with their hunts.
New Hunters
New hunters can apply to go on mentored big game, small game, waterfowl, pheasant, and turkey hunts with the hunter outreach program, participate in a year long hunting experience with the rookie sportsperson program, and continue to broaden their skills past their initial hunter education course with regularly offered hunting classes to practice and hone techniques. Specific classes are also offered for women to learn in a comfortable environment.
Hunters in the Military
Colorado residents who are deployed active duty military can apply to purchase leftover hunting licenses or receive a preference point in advance, or apply for a refund if deployed after their purchase. Veterans experiencing disabilities can apply for a lifetime combo fishing hunting license, and apply for accommodation while hunting. Veterans may also apply for big game licenses through the Wounded Warrior program.
Have you completed your hunter education course?
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.
Already taken a hunter education course? Learn more about how to provide proof of completion.
Take a Hunter Education Class
Hunter education classes are available in-person in a classroom setting or online with an in-person completion exam.
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