2026 Colorado Hunting Season Dates
Archery:
- Deer and Elk, September 2nd – September 30th
- New for 2026: Elk and Deer are draw only for non-residents; Elk is over-the-counter for residents
- Moose, September 12th – September 30th
- Pronghorn (Bucks Only), August 15th –August. 31st
- Pronghorn (Either Sex), September 1st – September 20th
Muzzleloading:
- Elk, Deer, and Moose, September 12th – September 20th (Draw Only)
Rifle Seasons:
- Moose, October 1st – October 14th
- 1st Pronghorn, October 3rd – October 11th
Elk and Deer:
- New: 1st: Now Combined Deer/Elk, Oct. 8th- 12th, (Draw Only)
- 2nd: Combined Deer/Elk, October 25th – November 2nd
- 3rd: Combined Deer/Elk, November 8th – November 16th
- 4th: Combined Deer/Elk, November 19th – November 23rd (Draw Only)
Cow:
- Private Land – Cow Only, November 23rd – January 31st (Draw Only)
The deadline for applying for one of the special, draw-only licenses is April 7, 2026. (1st Tuesday in April)
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