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 Limited License - Youth Only Wild Turkey opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Oct 23, 2026.
Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC) 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.
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Spring OTC
Apr 11-May 31, 2026
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
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch
Apr 11-20, 2026
RFW license, Colorado residents only by draw. 5 licenses. Hunt code: T-M-136-W1-R.
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Spring Limited License - Youth Only
Apr 11-May 31, 2026
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)
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Spring Limited License - Hunters with Mobility Impairments
Apr 11-May 31, 2026
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
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Spring Limited License
Apr 11-May 31, 2026
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
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Spring Youth Limited License
Apr 11-May 31, 2026
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
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Spring Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Apr 11-May 31, 2026
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
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch
Apr 11-20, 2026
Colorado residents only by draw. Hunt code T-M-136-W1-R. 5 licenses.
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife - Mountain Meadows Ranch
Apr 22-May 31, 2026
RFW license, Colorado residents only by draw. 10 licenses. Hunt code: T-M-084-W1-R.
Zone: Unit 84
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Spring Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Mountain Meadows Ranch
Apr 22-May 31, 2026
Colorado residents only by draw. Hunt code T-M-084-W1-R. 10 licenses.
Zone: Unit 84
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Fall OTC
Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026
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
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Fall Limited License - Youth Only
Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026
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)
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Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026
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
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Fall Limited License
Sep 1-Oct 4, 2026
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
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Fall Limited License
Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026
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)
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Fall Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Sep 1-Oct 4, 2026
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
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Fall Limited License
Sep 1-Oct 23, 2026
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
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Fall Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) - Purgatoire Ranch
Sep 12-21, 2026
Colorado residents only by draw. Hunt code T-E-136-W1-R. 2 licenses.
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Fall Ranching for Wildlife - Purgatoire Ranch
Sep 12-21, 2026
RFW license, Colorado residents only by draw. 2 licenses. Hunt code: T-E-136-W1-R.
Zone: Units 136, 143, 144, 147
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Youth Extended Fall Season
Nov 21-29, 2026
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
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Youth Extended Fall Season
Nov 21-29, 2026
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
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Late Season Private Land Only OTC
Dec 15, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
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
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Late Season Private Land Only
Dec 15, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
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