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
Archery | Sept. 2-30 |
Muzzleloaders | Sept. 9-17 |
Rifle | Oct. 14-18 Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Nov. 11-17 Nov. 22-26 |
Colorado Deer Seasons
Archery | Sept. 2-30 |
Muzzleloaders | Sept. 9-17 |
Rifle | Oct. 14-18 Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Nov. 11-17 Nov. 22-26 |
Colorado Plains Deer Seasons
Archery | Oct. 1-27 Nov. 8-30 Dec. 15-30 |
Muzzleloaders | Oct. 14-22 |
Rifle | Oct. 28-Nov. 7 Dec. 1-14 |
Colorado Pronghorn Seasons
Archery | Aug. 15-31 Sept. 1-20 |
Muzzleloader | Sept. 21-29 |
Rifle | Oct. 7-15 |
Colorado Moose Seasons
Archery | Sept. 9-30 |
Muzzleloaders | Sept. 9-17 |
Rifle | Oct. 1-14 |
Colorado Bear Seasons
Archery | Sept. 2-30 |
Muzzleloaders | Sept. 9-17 |
Rifle | Sept. 2-30 Oct. 14-18 Oct. 28-Nov. 5 Nov. 11-17 Nov. 22-26 Private land: Sept. 2-Nov. 26 |
Colorado Turkey Seasons
Fall | Sept. 1-Oct. 27 |
Late Season | Dec. 15-Jan. 15 |
**Season dates vary by zone. For more information, visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.
Colorado Small Game Seasons
Abert’s Squirrel | Nov. 15-Jan. 15 |
Beaver | Oct. 1-Apr. 30 |
Bobcat | Dec. 1-Feb. 29 |
Common Snapping Turtle | Apr. 1-Oct. 31 |
Rabbit | Oct. 1-Feb. 29 |
Coyote | Open season |
Fox and Pine Squirrel | Oct. 1-March 31 |
Marmot | Aug. 10-Oct. 15 |
Prairie Dogs | June 15-Feb. 29 |
Prairie Rattlesnake | June 15-Aug. 15 |
Wyoming Ground Squirrel | Open 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.