
2026 Colorado Big Game Hunting Leftover License Day
The 2026 leftover list is now available! All remaining deer, elk, pronghorn and bear limited hunting licenses on sale Tuesday, August 4th at 9 a.m (MDT).
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The 2026 leftover list is now available! All remaining deer, elk, pronghorn and bear limited hunting licenses on sale Tuesday, August 4th at 9 a.m (MDT).

Don’t miss your chance to apply for a Colorado big game limited license. Hunters who did not apply or draw a limited big game license in the primary draw should know they still have the opportunity to draw elk, deer, pronghorn, and bear hunting licenses.

Colorado is famous for its wide variety of world-class fisheries. To help anglers make the most of these abundant waters, Colorado Parks and Wildlife organizes the state’s top fishing destinations into two categories: Gold Medal and Quality Waters. This video provides an overview of both programs, which includes both warm and cold-water fisheries.

Frantz Lake State Wildlife Area is located in Salida, Colorado. The lake offers a fantastic fishing experience with an ADA-accessible fishing pier.

Colorado hunters should submit big-game draw applications by April 1, 2025, at cpwshop.com. CPW recommends early submissions to avoid issues, and encourages applicants to check their receipts for accuracy.

The secondary draw is a great way to get Colorado big game hunting licenses remaining from the primary draw without having to wait to get your license over the counter.
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.