BIG GAME HUNTING
2023 SEASON SCHEDULE

ARCHERY HUNTS
(7 DAYS)
September 02 – September 30
Draw Only
Bull Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only
Cow Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only
Mule Deer Buck, Limited Draw Only

MUZZE LOADING HUNTS
(5 or 7 DAYS)
September 09- September 17
Bull Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only
Cow Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only
Mule Deer Buck Tags, Limited Draw Only

RIFLE HUNTS
1st Rifle- October 14 - October 18 (5 DAYS)
(Limited Draw ONLY - Elk - Must Specify Sex)

2nd Rifle - October 28 - November 05 (9 DAYS)
(Mule Deer & Cow Elk are Limited Draw Only)
(Unlimited Bull Tags Over-the-Counter)

3rd Rifle - November 11 - November 17 (7 DAYS)
(Mule Deer & Cow Elk are Limited Draw Only)
(Unlimited Bull Tags Over-the-Counter)

4th Rifle - November 22 - November 26 (5 DAYS)
(Limited Draw ONLY - Mule Deer & Elk - Must Specify Sex)

All “Draw” tags must be
applied for by April 4, 2023

Visit: http://cpw.state.co.us/CPWshop
Or Call : 800-244-5613

2023 Limited License Application Changes (click here for more info) 

 

 

UPCOMING SEASON DATES

Archery
• 2020-2024 - Sep 2 - Sep 30

Muzzeloader
• 2024- 09/14- 09/22

1st Rifle
• 2024- 10/12- 10/16

2nd Rifle
• 2024- 10/26- 11/03

3rd Rifle
• 2024- 11/09- 11/15

4th Rifle
• 2024- 11/20- 11/24

 

* Archery tags, Blackpowder tags, Cow Elk tags, and Mule Deer tags are available by drawing only. See Insert for the application deadline and/or new rules.
* Bull Elk tags for rifle hunts are available over the counter and must be purchased by 8PM prior to your hunt. (Please inquire)
* A valid hunter safety card must be presented at the time of purchasing licenses by any person who was born after January 1, 1949.