Colorado Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024

If you’re looking for large game, consider Colorado’s hunting seasons. From the regionally unique pronghorn to mountain lion and black bear, Colorado’s wildlife has it all. In addition to some great hunting, Colorado offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States.

If hunting is one of your hobbies, Colorado is a must experience. Along with some of the other great hunting states like Alaska, Michigan, and Texas, Colorado combines natural beauty and exciting hunts to create a truly memorable experience.

Colorado Elk Seasons

ArcherySept. 2-30
MuzzleloadersSept. 9-17
RifleOct. 14-18
Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Nov. 11-17
Nov. 22-26

Colorado Deer Seasons

ArcherySept. 2-30
MuzzleloadersSept. 9-17
RifleOct. 14-18
Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Nov. 11-17
Nov. 22-26

Colorado Plains Deer Seasons

ArcheryOct. 1-27
Nov. 8-30
Dec. 15-30
MuzzleloadersOct. 14-22
RifleOct. 28-Nov. 7
Dec. 1-14

Colorado Pronghorn Seasons

ArcheryAug. 15-31
Sept. 1-20
MuzzleloaderSept. 21-29
RifleOct. 7-15

Colorado Moose Seasons

ArcherySept. 9-30
MuzzleloadersSept. 9-17
RifleOct. 1-14


Colorado Bear Seasons

ArcherySept. 2-30
MuzzleloadersSept. 9-17
RifleSept. 2-30
Oct. 14-18
Oct. 28-Nov. 5
Nov. 11-17
Nov. 22-26
Private land: Sept. 2-Nov. 26

Colorado Turkey Seasons

FallSept. 1-Oct. 27
Late SeasonDec. 15-Jan. 15

**Season dates vary by zone. For more information, visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.

Colorado Small Game Seasons

Abert’s SquirrelNov. 15-Jan. 15
BeaverOct. 1-Apr. 30
BobcatDec. 1-Feb. 29
Common Snapping TurtleApr. 1-Oct. 31
RabbitOct. 1-Feb. 29
CoyoteOpen season
Fox and Pine SquirrelOct. 1-March 31
MarmotAug. 10-Oct. 15
Prairie DogsJune 15-Feb. 29
Prairie RattlesnakeJune 15-Aug. 15
Wyoming Ground SquirrelOpen season

Colorado hunting seasons, bagging totals and available licenses vary by region. You must apply for a license, some of which are selected at random. Additionally, Colorado hunting seasons include several regional and special permit hunt times. For information on how to obtain season licenses for harvest, visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website.