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2026-2027

Colorado Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Colorado dates are only a season framework. Actual deer opportunity is controlled by GMU, hunt code, species/sex and limited-license availability.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife 10 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Archery — west of I-25 and GMU 140 Archery
West of I-25 and GMU 140 Harvest rules vary
View details Official source Official table
Muzzleloader — west of I-25 and GMU 140 Muzzleloader
West of I-25 and GMU 140 Harvest rules vary
View details Official source Official table
High-country deer Firearm
Selected high-country or wilderness portions of deer units Antlered Only
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Plains muzzleloader deer Muzzleloader
East of I-25 except GMU 140 Harvest rules vary
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Plains rifle deer Firearm
East of I-25 except GMU 140 Harvest rules vary
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Late plains rifle deer Firearm
Selected plains GMUs Harvest rules vary
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First regular rifle — optional deer licenses Firearm
Selected GMUs Harvest rules vary
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Second regular rifle deer and elk Firearm
Selected GMUs Harvest rules vary
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Third regular rifle deer and elk Firearm
Selected GMUs Harvest rules vary
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Fourth regular rifle — optional deer licenses Firearm
Selected GMUs Harvest rules vary
View details Official source Official table

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery — west of I-25 and GMU 140 Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
West of I-25 and GMU 140 regional_framework

All deer licenses are limited and issued by GMU/DAU.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 7 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
High-country deer Antlered Only General hunters Check official table
Selected high-country or wilderness portions of deer units gmu_group

Framework date only; actual deer opportunity depends on GMU, hunt code and limited-license availability.

Official source
Plains rifle deer Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
East of I-25 except GMU 140 regional_framework

Framework date only; actual deer opportunity depends on GMU, hunt code and limited-license availability.

Official source
Late plains rifle deer Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
Selected plains GMUs gmu_group

Framework date only; actual deer opportunity depends on GMU, hunt code and limited-license availability.

Official source
First regular rifle — optional deer licenses Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
Selected GMUs gmu_group

Deer hunting is optional by GMU; do not imply statewide availability.

Official source
Second regular rifle deer and elk Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
Selected GMUs gmu_group

Framework date only; actual deer opportunity depends on GMU, hunt code and limited-license availability.

Official source
Third regular rifle deer and elk Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
Selected GMUs gmu_group

Framework date only; actual deer opportunity depends on GMU, hunt code and limited-license availability.

Official source
Fourth regular rifle — optional deer licenses Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
Selected GMUs gmu_group

Deer hunting is optional by GMU; do not imply statewide availability.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader — west of I-25 and GMU 140 Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
West of I-25 and GMU 140 regional_framework

All deer licenses are limited and issued by GMU/DAU.

Official source
Plains muzzleloader deer Harvest rules vary General hunters Check official table
East of I-25 except GMU 140 regional_framework

Framework date only; actual deer opportunity depends on GMU, hunt code and limited-license availability.

Official source