Archery Hunts
Start: Sept 02
End: Sept 30
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| We are an equal opportunity service provider operating under special use permit in the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness. |
BIG GAME HUNTING
2026 SEASON SCHEDULE
ARCHERY HUNTS
(28 DAYS)
September 02 – September 30
Draw Only
Bull Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only
Cow Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only
Mule Deer Buck Tags, Limited Draw Only
Gratuity is at your discretion and always welcome.
MUZZE LOADING HUNTS
(9 DAYS)
September 12- September 20
Bull Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only (Must Specify Sex)
Cow Elk Tags, Limited Draw Only (Must Specify Sex)
Mule Deer Buck Tags, Limited Draw Only (Must Specify Sex)
Gratuity is at your discretion and always welcome.
RIFLE HUNTS
1st Rifle- October 14 - October 18 (5 DAYS)
(Limited Draw ONLY - Elk - Must Specify Sex)
2nd Rifle - October 24 - November 01 (9 DAYS)
(Unlimited Bull Tags Over-the-Counter)
(Mule Deer & Cow Elk are Limited Draw Only)
3rd Rifle - November 07 - November 15 (9 DAYS)
(Unlimited Bull Tags Over-the-Counter)
(Mule Deer & Cow Elk are Limited Draw Only)
(Combination Elk & Mule Deer Available)
4th Rifle - November 18 - November 22 (5 DAYS)
(Limited Draw ONLY - Elk & Mule Deer - Must Specify Sex)
Gratuity is at your discretion and always welcome.
All “Draw” tags must be
applied for by April 7, 2026
2nd Draw: June 29, 2026
Visit: https://cpw.state.co.us/hunting/big-game
Or Call : 800-244-5613
2026 Limited License Application Changes (click here for more info)
UPCOMING SEASON DATES
Archery
● 2025 - 2029: September 2 - September 30
Muzzeloader
● 2026: 09/12 - 09/20
● 2027: 09/11 - 09/19
● 2028: 09/09 - 09/17
● 2029: 09/08 - 09/16
1st Rifle
● 2026: 10/14 - 10/18
● 2027: 10/13 - 10/17
● 2028: 10/11 - 10/15
● 2029: 10/10 - 10/14
2nd Rifle
● 2026: 10/24 - 11/01
● 2027: 10/23 - 10/31
● 2028: 10/21 - 10/29
● 2029: 10/20 - 10/281
3rd Rifle
● 2026: 11/07 - 11/15
● 2027: 11/06 - 11/14
● 2028: 11/04 - 11/12
● 2029: 11/03 - 11/11
4th Rifle
● 2026: 11/18 - 11/22
● 2027: 11/17 - 11/21
● 2028: 11/15 - 11/19
● 2029: 11/14 - 11/18
* 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.
