Big Game Leftover & Reissued Licenses
Big Game OTC Unlimited Licenses
Bear Over-the-Counter and Add-on Licenses
What are leftover licenses?
Leftover licenses are the remaining limited licenses available after the primary and secondary draws are completed. The secondary draw has replaced the leftover draw.
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. For more information on reissued licenses, visit the License Refund & Reissue page.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Big Game Licenses
Big game over-the-counter licenses are available for purchase online through CPWshop, by phone, 800-244-5613, and in person at CPW offices and sales agents.
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 arestill subject to purchase limits for each individual. They are available without having to participate in the draw(s). They do not require buying/having a qualifying license, do not use preference points and can be purchased after the start of a season by phone, online and in person at sales agents around the state.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Bear Licenses
Bear over-the-counter rifle licenses are available for purchase online through CPWshop, by phone, 800-244-5613, and in person at CPW offices and sales agents.
These are sold online, by phone, at sales agents and CPW locations for rifle, archery and muzzleloader seasons.
OTC archery and muzzleloader bear licenses are add-on only licenses.
Add-on Bear Over-the-Counter Licenses
Add-on archery and muzzleloader bear OTC licenses are available for purchase online through CPWshop, by phone, 800-244-5613, and in person at CPW offices and sales agents.
Leftover and OTC spring licenses go on sale annually in early March.
If available, returned limited licenses will appear on the Reissue Preview List each Tuesday at 11am MT. Each Wednesday they will be available for sale at 11am and will appear on the Leftover List.
Leftover licenses are the limited licenses remaining after the draw is completed.
Reissued licenses are limited licenses that were returned for a refund or preference points, and are listed on the leftover list. For more information on reissued licenses, visit the License Refund & Reissue page.
What are over-the-counter licenses?Spring and fall turkey OTC licenses are unlimited in number and are not available through the draw process. For more information on turkey licenses, visit the Turkey Hunting page.
Visit the Big Game Licenses Options page for license options and purchasing details.
If you have any questions, please contact CPW at 303-297-1192.
Big Game Hunting Brochure
Folleto de Regulacíon de Caza Mayor (En Español)
Prior to license purchase, check for closures near your hunting destination and plan alternative routes and areas to hunt.
For more information, please visit the Fires, Road Closures and Alerts page.
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