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What's New for the 2024 Colorado Seasons

 

Colorado Hunting Regulations Brochure​​s

Be sure to read the entire "what's new" page in the brochures before purchasing a​ license or hunting this fall. ​

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Sheep & Goat Brochure
Folleto de Regulacíon de Borregos y Cabras (En Español)​​

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Big Game Brochure
Folleto de Regulacíon de Caza Mayor (En Español)​​

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​​Over-the-Counter (OTC), Remaining and Reissued Licenses​

Need a license?

There are still opportunities available to get a Colorado big-game hunting license.

  1. Over-the-counter (OTC) licenses
  2. Remaining (leftover and reissued) limited licenses

​What are over-the-counter licenses?

​OTC licenses are not restricted in quantity but are restricted to certain units, seasons and manners of take. Although they are considered "unlimited licenses," they are still subject to purchase limits for each individual hunter. Learn more.

What are leftover licenses?

Leftover licenses are the remaining limited licenses available after the primary and secondary draws are completed.

​What are reissued licenses?

Reissued licenses are limited licenses that were returned for a refund or preference points, as well as those that were not paid for - and are listed on the leftover list.​

​Any license returned before the leftover list is created will be available on August 6, when leftover licenses go on sale. Learn more.

Important Dates

  • ​​​JULY 8: Secondary draw results posted online. 

  • JULY 22: Secondary draw license payment  deadline, 11:59 p.m. MT 

  • AUG. 6: Remaining (leftover) limited licenses on sale online, in person and by phone, 9 a.m. MT 

  • AUG. 6: Over-the-counter licenses on sale, 9 a.m. MT​


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Hunter Education​

Hunter Education courses are offered throughout the year and through​out the state. Find a course at a pla​ce and time to fit your schedule.

Youth Expands!​

One of the foremost goals ​at CPW is to expand youth opportunity and turn first-time hunters into lifelong sportspersons. Read more.

Habitat Stamp

Habitat stamp All annual licenses purchased for individuals ages 18-64 will have a Habitat Stamp applied at the time of purchase, if required. Read more about the Habitat Stamp. ​​​​

2023 Hunting Guide

2023 Hunt Guide coverThis special to Colorado Outdoors is loaded with great content including rare hunts in Colorado, fitness in the field, hauling meat, the 2023 big-game hunting season forecast and so much more! Purchase your copy today!

Know BEFORE You Go

Closures of areas can change quickly (even daily or hourly) and your hunting destination or access route may be affected. Prior to license purchase, scouting or hunting, it is your responsibility to learn about fires, closures & alerts. Plan alternative routes & areas to hunt. Check with local land management agencies before heading out. For more information, including contact numbers, visit the Fire, Road Closures and Alerts page.

Colorado Outdoors Annual Preference Point Issue

Big game hunters, for only $3.25, let this issue help you begin preparing for the fall hunting seasons! Issue includes: big game preference points, herd counts and much more!

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​2023 Regula​r Walk-in Atlas

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Download the 2023 Regular Walk-in Atlas.

​Continuing in 2023, big-game hunting will be available on certain Walk-In Access (WIA) properties. Big-game access within the program has been expanded to the entire eastern plains, totaling approximately 166,493 acres.

The big game program will allow public access to specified Colorado WIA properties for deer, elk and pronghorn hunting within specified big game season dates, from Sept. 1–Dec. 31, 2023.