Colorado · 2026-27
Deer season in Colorado
Open right now in
Colorado Deer
Dates checked against the CPW regulations Aug 13, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| First Rifle Deer hunts run in select GMUs only — check the rifle hunt code tables in the Big Game Brochure. | First Rifle Season | Oct 14 – Oct 18 |
| Fourth Rifle Which GMUs are open depends on your hunt code — check the rifle hunt code tables. | Fourth Rifle Season | Nov 18 – Nov 22 |
| Plains Rifle Plains deer units east of I-25 — most land there is private, so get landowner permission before applying. | Plains Rifle Season | Oct 24 – Nov 3 |
| Second Rifle Which GMUs are open depends on your hunt code — check the rifle hunt code tables. | Second Rifle Season | Oct 24 – Nov 1 |
| Third Rifle Which GMUs are open depends on your hunt code — check the rifle hunt code tables. | Third Rifle Season | Nov 7 – Nov 15 |
| Archery Unless otherwise noted in the Big Game Brochure hunt code tables. | Statewide | Sep 2 – Sep 30 |
| Muzzleloader Unless otherwise noted in the Big Game Brochure hunt code tables. | Statewide | Sep 12 – Sep 20 |