Hunting Reservations

Some properties require a hunting reservation for hunting big game, small game, waterfowl or turkey. Reservations can only be made for public, CPW managed properties.
A mallard hen and drake by the edge of a pond.

Make a Reservation

Hunters can make reservations online or by phone. Before you login to your CPWShop.com account or call in, make sure you have your information ready:

  • Your CID number (Customer Identification Number) that is on your hunting license.
  • You must already possess the current year hunting license for the kind of reservation you are making.
  • A list of properties and areas you are interested in reserving.
Reserve by phone.

Call In

Hunters can call in to make at hunting reservation at 1-800-244-5613 starting at 9:00 a.m. MT.

Hunting Reservations

Get Familiar with Your Hunting Properties

Check the conditions report for the properties and review the specific property regulations.

Reservation Rules

Specific rules can vary by property. ​

  • Hunters must have a valid small game hunting license for the current year.
  • Small game and waterfowl hunters, remember to register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) online at CPWShop.com.
  • To make a reservation you must have your CID and possess the appropriate license for the species you want to hunt. 
  • Reservations are free, but not transferable.  
  • Using the reservations system, hunters are limited to a maximum of one reservation per hunt date for waterfowl and small game. 
  • The individual named on the reservation must be a licensed hunter and hunt the area and date specified on the reservation. 
  • Hunters with reservations may only hunt the hunt area specified on the reservation. 
  • Hunters must follow check-in and check-out procedures as posted on the property.
  • Reservations are not accepted more than 14 days in advance of the hunt date, nor after 12 noon on the day before the hunt date, unless otherwise specified.
  • For your convenience, important CPW phone numbers are listed on the back of your green license. Shooting hours are strictly enforced.

Cancellations and No Show Policy

Cancellations
Reservation cancellations must be done online or by calling 1-800-244-5613 no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day before the start of the hunting season (for big game) or hunt date (small game and waterfowl).

No-Shows
Failure to hunt a reserved area without prior cancellation may cause forfeiture of the privilege to make reservations for the remainder of the hunting season.  

Making an Online Reservation

Register Ahead of Time

Hunters are encouraged to visit the system to log into their online account - or create an online account, if they don't already have one - and to get familiar with the system before making a reservation. Log into your account first and then search for the property and site you are interested in.

Brochures

Big Game Brochure Cover.

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 Brochure
Folleto de Regulacíon de Caza Mayor.

Folleto 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.

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Turkey Brochure.

Turkey Brochure

​Hunters interested in hunting turkey should review the ​Turkey brochure for more information on legal methods of take and hunting laws.

Download the Brochure
Folleto de Regulación del Pavo.

Folleto 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.

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Colorado Small Game and Waterfowl Hunting Brochure.

Colorado Small Game and Waterfowl 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 Brochure
​Folleto de Regulación de Caza Menor y Aves Acuáticas.

​Folleto de Regulación de Caza Menor y Aves Acuáticas

Asegúrese de leer las páginas "Novedades" para ver una lista completa de los cambios disponibles para las próximas temporadas de caza.

Descargue el Folleto