Colorado Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowColorado's deer season opens 2026-09-02 and closes 2026-11-22. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Zones & dates
- Opens in 27 days
East of I-25
Plains rifle
- Opens
- October 24, 2026
- Closes
- November 3, 2026
- Bag limit
- Draw
- Open now
West of I-25 and GMU 140
Archery
- Opens
- September 2, 2026
- Closes
- September 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- Dates vary by GMU/hunt code
- Closed
Statewide (limited)
Muzzleloader
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- September 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- Draw
- Opens in 27 days
West of I-25
Second rifle (combined)
- Opens
- October 24, 2026
- Closes
- November 1, 2026
- Bag limit
- OTC bull elk available in many units
- Opens in 41 days
West of I-25
Third rifle (combined)
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- November 15, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 52 days
West of I-25
Fourth rifle (combined)
- Opens
- November 18, 2026
- Closes
- November 22, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt. Dates may vary by unit, hunt number, permit, or local closure.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
- Important warning
- This listing includes dates that vary by unit, draw, permit, or regulation. The official source controls.
Frequently asked questions
Colorado's deer season opens 2026-09-02 and closes 2026-11-22. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.