Hunting in Colorado
Everything you need to hunt legally in Colorado. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - March 31 (following year)
Wildlife Agency
CPW
Draw System
preference points
Updated: January 2026
Colorado Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Colorado.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Colorado based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
6 species tracked
Find all Colorado hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $37 resident
Compare Colorado hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Colorado bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Colorado hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Colorado hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Colorado License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $36.68 | $101.54 |
| Resident Fishing | $42.91 | $120.25 |
| Combo (Hunt/Fish) | $61.62 | N/A |
| Deer Tag | $46.00 | $411.00 |
| Elk Tag | $61.00 | $711.00 |
Colorado Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Colorado.
Deer
Archery
Aug 30
to Sep 28
Deer
Rifle
Oct 12
to Nov 10
Deer
Muzzleloader
Sep 13
to Sep 21
Elk
Archery
Aug 30
to Sep 28
Elk
Rifle
Oct 12
to Nov 10
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
CPW
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through myColorado app. Colorado has solid digital infrastructure.
Hunter Education
Colorado requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Colorado.
Store Your Colorado License in Hunter Passport
Keep your CO hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.