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Colorado Turkey Season 2026-27

Colorado turkey season dates start with Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Colorado's listed 2026-27 turkey season runs Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026.

Fall OTC Wild Turkey opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Oct 23, 2026.

Fall Limited License - Youth Only Wild Turkey opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Oct 23, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Last verified: · Source: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Turkey

23 listed rows

Wild Turkey

Spring OTC

Closed
—

OTC license sales begin March 1 at 9 a.m. MT. Valid in numerous units statewide (shaded on map). Also valid on private land only in units 91, 92, 101, 102, 103, 107, 109, 124, 125, 127, 129, 132, 139. Closed units: 26, 45, 201, 371, 471. Sales agents only code: T-M-000-U1-R.

Zone: Statewide OTC units - see notes

Wild Turkey

Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch

Closed
—

RFW license, Colorado residents only by draw. 5 licenses. Hunt code: T-M-136-W1-R.

Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147

Wild Turkey

Spring Limited License - Youth Only

Closed
—

Youth-only limited licenses available for various unit groupings. 125 licenses for units 91/92/96/101/102, 35 for 103/107/109, 15 for 124/125/129, 10 for unit 59. Must be accompanied by mentor if under 16.

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)

Wild Turkey

Spring Limited License - Hunters with Mobility Impairments

Closed
—

10 licenses for qualified hunters with mobility impairments. Valid only on private land in units 91, 92, and 96 for specific dates. Go to cpw.state.co.us/hunters-with-disabilities for more info.

Zone: Units 91, 92, 96 - private land only

Wild Turkey

Spring Limited License

Closed
—

Units vary; most spring limited licenses run April 11-May 31. Unit 59 (Beaver Creek SWA and Table Mtn. STL only) has two periods: April 11-May 1 and May 2-31. Units 91, 92, 96, 101/102, 103/107/109 also split into two periods: April 11-May 1 and May 2-31. Unit 96 private land only: April 11-May 1 and May 2-31. Rifles and handguns illegal in spring season.

Zone: Various GMUs - see notes

Wild Turkey

Spring Youth Limited License

Closed
—

Youth-only limited licenses available for several unit groups. Unit 59 youth (Beaver Creek SWA and Table Mtn. STL only): April 11-May 31, 10 licenses (T-M-059-K1-R). Units 91/92/96/101/102 youth: April 11-May 31, 125 licenses (T-M-091-K1-R). Units 103/107/109 youth: April 11-May 31, 35 licenses (T-M-103-K1-R). Units 124/125/129 youth: April 11-May 31, 15 licenses (T-M-124-K1-R).

Zone: Various GMUs including 59, 91/92/96/101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129

Wild Turkey

Spring Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Closed
—

OTC license sales begin March 1 at 9 a.m. MT. Valid in listed units including some private-land-only units (91, 92, 101, 102, 103, 107, 109, 124, 125, 127, 129, 132, 139). Use code T-M-000-U1-R (sales agents only). Units 26, 45, 201, 371, 471 closed to all spring turkey hunting.

Zone: Numerous GMUs west and east of I-25; some private land only units

Wild Turkey

Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch

Closed
—

Colorado residents only by draw. Hunt code T-M-136-W1-R. 5 licenses.

Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147

Wild Turkey

Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Mountain Meadows Ranch

Closed
—

RFW license, Colorado residents only by draw. 10 licenses. Hunt code: T-M-084-W1-R.

Zone: Unit 84

Wild Turkey

Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Mountain Meadows Ranch

Closed
—

Colorado residents only by draw. Hunt code T-M-084-W1-R. 10 licenses.

Zone: Unit 84

Wild Turkey

Fall Limited License

Open
OPEN

Units east of I-25 (except GMU 140) run Sept. 1-Oct. 23. Includes units 91, 92, 96, 101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129, 126/146, 127/132, 139. Youth-only limited licenses also available for units 91/92/96/101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129.

Zone: Units 91, 92, 96, 101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129, 126/146, 127/132, 139 (east of I-25)

Wild Turkey

Fall OTC

Open
OPEN

OTC license sales begin June 18 at 9 a.m. MT. West of I-25 and GMU 140: Sept. 1-Oct. 4. East of I-25 except GMU 140: Sept. 1-Oct. 23. Valid in numerous units. Also valid on private land only in units 101, 102. Sales agents only code: T-E-000-U2-R.

Zone: Statewide OTC units - see notes

Wild Turkey

Fall Limited License - Youth Only

Open
OPEN

Youth-only fall limited licenses. 35 licenses for 91/92/96/101/102, 10 for 103/107/109, 15 for 124/125/129.

Zone: Units 91, 92, 96, 101, 102 (youth); Units 103, 107, 109 (youth); Units 124, 125, 129 (youth)

Wild Turkey

Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Open
OPEN

OTC license sales begin June 18 at 9 a.m. MT. Use code T-E-000-U2-R (sales agents only). East of I-25 (except GMU 140) season ends Oct. 23. Private land only in units 101, 102.

Zone: East of I-25, except GMU 140

Wild Turkey

Fall Limited License

Open
OPEN

Units west of I-25 and GMU 140 end Oct. 4. Units 15/27/37/361, 25, 34, 47, 59 (Beaver Creek SWA/Table Mtn. STL), 85 (Spanish Peaks SWA tracts), 140 (Lake Dorothey and James M. John SWA only), 444, 851 (Bosque del Oso SWA only) all Sept. 1-Oct. 4. Units 2, 21, 26, 30, 35, 36, 44, 45, 80, 81, 89, 90, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 106, 111, 115, 120, 201, 371, 471 closed to all fall turkey hunting.

Zone: Units 15/27/37/361, 25, 34, 47, 59, 85, 140, 444, 851 and others ending Oct. 4

Wild Turkey

Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Open
OPEN

OTC license sales begin June 18 at 9 a.m. MT. Use code T-E-000-U2-R (sales agents only). West of I-25 and GMU 140 season ends Oct. 4.

Zone: West of I-25 and GMU 140

Wild Turkey

Fall Limited License

Open
OPEN

Multiple units with different end dates. Units 15/27/37/361, 25, 34, 47, 59, 85, 140, 444, 851 close Oct. 4. Units 91, 92, 96, 101/102, 103/107/109, 124/125/129, 126/146, 127/132, 139 close Oct. 23. Closed units: 2, 21, 26, 30, 35, 36, 44, 45, 80, 81, 89, 90, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 106, 111, 115, 120, 201, 371, 471. Earliest open date used; latest close date used.

Zone: Various GMUs - see notes

Wild Turkey

Fall Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch

Closed
—

Colorado residents only by draw. Hunt code T-E-136-W1-R. 2 licenses.

Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147

Wild Turkey

Fall Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch

Closed
—

RFW license, Colorado residents only by draw. 2 licenses. Hunt code: T-E-136-W1-R.

Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147

Wild Turkey

Youth Extended Fall Season

Upcoming
50d

Youth under 18 with unfilled limited or OTC fall turkey license. Must be accompanied by a mentor who cannot hunt. Valid in units listed on original fall license.

Zone: Units listed on original fall license

Wild Turkey

Youth Extended Fall Season

Upcoming
50d

Youth under 18 with unfilled limited or OTC turkey license. Must be accompanied by mentor who cannot hunt. All applicable regulations apply. Big-game hunters may also be in the field.

Zone: Same units as original fall license

Wild Turkey

Late Season Private Land Only OTC

Upcoming
74d

Private land only. Available over-the-counter. Get landowner permission before buying a license. Sales agents only code: T-F-000-U2-R.

Zone: Units 112, 113

Wild Turkey

Late Season Private Land Only

Upcoming
74d

Available over-the-counter for private land only. Get landowner permission before buying a license. Hunt code T-F-000-U2-R (sales agents only). OTC sales begin June 18.

Zone: Units 112, 113

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Colorado Turkey Season FAQ

When does turkey season open in Colorado?

April 11, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Colorado — spring otc wild turkey runs Apr 11-May 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in Colorado?

Colorado lists 23 turkey season windows: Spring OTC Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch Wild Turkey (Apr 11-20, 2026); Spring Limited License - Youth Only Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Limited License - Hunters with Mobility Impairments Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Limited License Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Youth Limited License Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wild Turkey (Apr 11-May 31, 2026); Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch Wild Turkey (Apr 11-20, 2026); and more. Always verify against Colorado Parks & Wildlife before hunting.

Are there different turkey seasons in Colorado?

Yes — Colorado lists separate turkey seasons for Spring OTC Wild Turkey, Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch Wild Turkey, Spring Limited License - Youth Only Wild Turkey, Spring Limited License - Hunters with Mobility Impairments Wild Turkey, Spring Limited License Wild Turkey, Spring Youth Limited License Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.