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Season end dates for deer/elk archery west of 1-25 and deer/elk/moose muzzleloader end dates are as listed unless otherwise noted in the brochure tables. Note: Always check your physical license and the Colorado Big Game Brochure for specific hunting dates.
The archery hunt for elk and deer will continue to be a 29-day season for 2025 through 2029, with exact annual dates of September 2 – September 30, West of I-25 and GMU 140. This season date structure is the same as the recent 2020-2024 season dates.
Maintain the status quo for season structure for early seasons (archery and muzzleloader) for deer and elk west of I-25 and GMU 140; in addition, there shall be an additional stand-alone limited archery antlered deer season that opens August 15th and closes September 1st, annually.
Specific to the September archery elk season, CPW heard from members of the public a strong desire to keep OTC archery elk licenses available for resident hunters while limiting all archery elk licenses for non-resident hunters.
Recommendation: Create optional, limited deer hunting during the first rifle season when necessary to meet biological objectives and/or social management objectives (hunt deer & elk together). Not statewide, would be optional and determined on a herd-by-herd basis (DAUs).
5-Year Season Structure. Every five years, the Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) adopts a Big Game Season Structure to provide an overall framework for hunting. Two bull elk with velvet on their antlers.
Discover Colorado Big & Small games prime hunting schedule including popular elk and mule deers. Colorado Parks & Wildlife games calendar meticulously curated to maximize your hunting success.
Explore the comprehensive Colorado hunting seasons guide for all game from elk to cougar. Find key details on season dates, rules, licensing, and equipment.