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.
NEW as of 2020: There will no longer be a leftover draw. The secondary draw replaces 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 who didn't pay for their licenses - 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 go on sale August 3, 2021, 9am MT.
What are over-the-counter licenses?
OTC licenses are not restricted in quantity by CPW 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 go through 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 with Caps Bear Licenses
Bear over-the-counter with caps licenses are no longer available.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Bear Licenses
Bear over-the-counter rifle licenses go on sale August 3, 9am MT.
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 - NEW as of 2020
Add-on archery and muzzleloader bear OTC licenses go on sale August 3, 9am MT.
OTC spring licenses go on sale March 8, 2022 at 9am MT.
NEW Process as of 2021: Starting August 9, 2022 the Reissue Preview list will be available. On August 10 at 11am reissued licenses are available for sale. For details, see License Refunds, Reissues, Reversals and Exchanges.
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 leftover licenses?Leftover licenses are the limited licenses remaining after the draw is completed.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.
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.
