Colorado Hunting Guide

High country elk and mule deer hunting with OTC and draw tags. Seasons vary by unit; rifle has multiple segments. Check CPW for unit-specific dates and OTC availability—some units now limited.

Hunting Highlights

OTC elk (unit-dependent)

Trophy mule deer

Multiple rifle seasons

23M acres public land

Colorado Hunting Seasons 2025

Species	Archery	Firearm
Elk	Sep 2 - Sep 30	Rifle seasons Oct 15 - Nov 23 (by segment)
Mule Deer	Sep 2 - Sep 30	Oct 15 - Nov 23 (by segment)

* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Colorado Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.

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Key Species in Colorado

ElkMule DeerPronghornBlack BearMountain Lion

Public Land Access

Colorado has approximately 23 million acres of public land available for hunting, including national forests, BLM land, and state wildlife management areas.

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