Colorado · 2026–27 Edition

Colorado Hunting Seasons

Every open season we track in Colorado, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Colorado Deer Season

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NOV 22 2026
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Through Nov 22 — 69 days left

2026 Edition

Archery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.

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Colorado Dove Season

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NOV 29 2026
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Through Nov 29 — 76 days left

2026 Edition

Mourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.

Colorado Dove season dates →

Colorado Bear Season

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NOV 22 2026
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Through Nov 22 — 69 days left

2026 Edition

Season dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.

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Colorado Elk Season

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JAN 31 2027
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Through Jan 31 — 139 days left

2026–27 Edition

Archery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.

Colorado Elk season dates →
NOV 14 2026
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Nov 14 — mark it

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2026–27 Edition

Season segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.

Colorado Pheasant season dates →
MAR 31 2027
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Through Mar 31 — 198 days left

2026–27 Edition

Season dates, daily bag and possession limits.

Colorado Squirrel season dates →

Colorado Rabbit Season

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OCT 1 2026
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Oct 1 — mark it

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2026–27 Edition

Season dates, daily bag and possession limits.

Colorado Rabbit season dates →

License & regulations

A Colorado hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.

Colorado licenses & regulations — Colorado Parks and Wildlife →