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What's open to hunt in Colorado

In short

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Colorado on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Eastern Plains), deer (Statewide (varies by GMU)).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
13 days
3rd Rifle Mule Deer Season · Statewide (varies by GMU) opens Nov 7
Open todayDeer · Eastern PlainsDeer · Statewide (varies by GMU)
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Colorado · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerSTATEWIDE (VARIES BY GMU)Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Aug 29 – Sep 27, 2026Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Sep 5 – Sep 13, 2026Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Sep 12 – Sep 27, 2026Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Oct 10 – Oct 18, 2026Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 1Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Nov 7 – Nov 17, 2026Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Nov 18 – Nov 22, 2026Whitetail deerEASTERN PLAINSWhitetail deer · Eastern Plains · Oct 24 – Nov 22, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 22TODAY OCT 25

Colorado season table·Colorado regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Colorado, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Colorado today?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Colorado on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Eastern Plains), deer (Statewide (varies by GMU)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Colorado?

3rd Rifle Mule Deer Season (Statewide (varies by GMU)) opens in 13 days, on Saturday, November 7.