Colorado is a great place to go hunting for Big Game and Small Game animals. Colorado has a very diverse and wide range of species to hunt. With more than 23 million acres of public land, Colorado is the perfect place to plan your next hunt.
Big Game Hunting
Colorado offers several options for obtaining a big game hunting license. Over-the-Counter licenses (available in mid-July), leftover limited licenses (available in early August), and limited licenses (through an application & draw process in early April). For more information on the types of Big Game licenses available in Colorado, check out the License Options.
Hunting Options
Animals/Species
- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Pronghorn
- Black Bear
- Mountain Lion
Hunting Method/Weapon
- Rifle
- Archery
- Muzzleloader
Small Game
Hunting small game in Colorado requires an over the counter license along with a HIP number. To read more information about the HIP program, check out the States website. Also if you plan to hunt Waterfowl in Colorado you will need to purchase 2 different Waterfowl Stamps, one State and one Federal. You can get more information about those stamps here.
Hunting Options
Animals/Species
- Dove
- Grouse
- Teal
- Fox
- Pine Squirrel
- Beaver
- Badger
- Mink
- Skunk
- Pheasant
- Quail
- Coyote
- Dark Geese
- Light Geese
- Duck
- Coot
- Mergansers
Hunting Method/Weapon
- Shotgun
- Small Caliber Rifle
- Archery