Colorado Big Game Application Deadline April 7, 2026 at 8 p.m. MST
Joey Livingston
March 31, 2026
Colorado’s big-game draw deadline is almost here. Get your applications in by April 7, 2026.
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Video: 2026 Colorado Big-Game License Draw – Quick Tips
Jerry L. Neal
March 11, 2026
The 2026 Colorado Big-Game brochure is now available, and now’s the time to plan for the fall hunting seasons. This video provides some tips to help you successfully navigate the Limited License Draw.
2026 Colorado Outdoors Annual Preference Point Issue (Online Edition)
Wayne D. Lewis
February 25, 2026
The 2026 Annual Preference Point Issue (Online Edition) provides critical information for applying for Colorado big-game limited licenses. Download your free copy!
2026 Colorado Big Game Hunting: Why GMUs 54, 55, 551 Move to Limited
John Livingston
February 17, 2026
In 2025, the Gunnison Wildlife Association (GWA) hosted informational meetings in partnership with CPW to discuss current status of local herds and explore pros and cons of limited licenses.
“What’s New” — 2026 Colorado Big Game Hunting
Jerry L. Neal
February 13, 2026
A quick overview of what’s new for the 2026 big-game seasons, along with important dates and changes that affect the limited-license draws.
Colorado’s Annual Big Game Harvest Survey
Joey Livingston
February 5, 2026
CPW randomly selected approximately 170,000 license holders to participate in the Big Game Harvest Survey. The survey closes on February 17, 2026
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