Colorado
Disclaimer: Season dates are gathered on a best-effort basis and may contain errors or be outdated. Always verify dates, bag limits, and regulations directly with Colorado Parks & Wildlife before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Colorado
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 1 station in Colorado. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
Turkey
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Fall OTC
Sept. 1 — Oct. 23
Zone: Statewide OTC units - see notes
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Spring OTC
April 11 — May 31
Zone: Statewide OTC units - see notes
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Mountain Meadows Ranch
April 22 — May 31
Zone: Unit 84
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Late Season Private Land Only OTC
Dec. 15, 2026 — Jan. 15, 2027
Zone: Units 112, 113
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch
April 11 — April 20
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Fall Limited License - Youth Only
Sept. 1 — Oct. 23
Zone: Units 91, 92, 96, 101, 102 (youth); Units 103, 107, 109 (youth); Units 124, 125, 129 (youth)
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Spring Limited License - Youth Only
April 11 — May 31
Zone: Units 91, 92, 96, 101, 102 (youth); Units 103, 107, 109 (youth); Units 124, 125, 129 (youth); Unit 59 Beaver Creek SWA/Table Mtn. STL (youth)
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Spring Limited License - Hunters with Mobility Impairments
April 11 — May 31
Zone: Units 91, 92, 96 - private land only
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Youth Extended Fall Season
Sat. before Thanksgiving (Nov. 21) — Sun. after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29)
Zone: Same units as original fall license
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Spring Limited License
April 11 — May 31
Zone: Various GMUs - see notes
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Spring Youth Limited License
April 11 — May 31
Zone: Various GMUs including 59, 91/92/96/101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129
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Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC)
September 1 — October 23
Zone: East of I-25, except GMU 140
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Spring Over-the-Counter (OTC)
April 11 — May 31
Zone: Numerous GMUs west and east of I-25; some private land only units
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Fall Limited License
September 1 — October 4
Zone: Units 15/27/37/361, 25, 34, 47, 59, 85, 140, 444, 851 and others ending Oct. 4
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Fall Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch
September 12 — September 21
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Mountain Meadows Ranch
April 22 — May 31
Zone: Unit 84
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Fall Limited License
September 1 — October 23
Zone: Units 91, 92, 96, 101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129, 126/146, 127/132, 139 (east of I-25)
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Late Season Private Land Only
December 15, 2026 — January 15, 2027
Zone: Units 112, 113
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch
April 11 — April 20
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC)
September 1 — October 4
Zone: West of I-25 and GMU 140
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Youth Extended Fall Season
Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 21) — Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29)
Zone: Units listed on original fall license
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Fall Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch
Sept. 12 — Sept. 21
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Fall Limited License
Sept. 1 — Oct. 23
Zone: Various GMUs - see notes