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2012 Colorado Big Game Hunting - Dates

Archery

Black Bear over the counter w/caps Sep 2 - Sep 23

Deer/Elk West of I-25, Including Unit 140 Aug 25 - Sep 23

Moose Sep 8 - Sep 23

Plains Deer East of I-25, Except unit 140 Oct 1 - Oct 26

Plains Deer East of I-25, Except unit 140 Nov 7 - Nov 30

Plains Deer East of I-25, Except unit 140 Dec 15 - Dec 31

Pronghorn Buck Only Aug 15 - Aug 31

Pronghorn Buck or Doe Sep 1 - Sep 20

Muzzleloading

Black Bear over the counter w/caps Sep 8 - Sep 16

Deer/Elk/Moose by draw only Sep 8 - Sep 16

Plains Deer by draw only, East of I-25, Except unit 140 Oct 13 - Oct 21

Pronghorn by draw only Oct 21 - Oct 29

Rifle

Black Bear* over the counter w/caps *Concurrent with deer/elk rifle seasons

Black Bear Limited, by draw only Sep 1 - Sep 30

Deer/Elk 2nd Season Oct 20 - Oct 28

Deer/Elk 3rd Season Nov 3 - Nov 11

Deer/Elk Combined Limited, 4th Season Nov 14 - Nov 18

Elk Separate Limited, 1st Season Oct 13 - Oct 17

Moose Oct 1 - Oct 14

Plains Deer East of I-25, Except unit 140 Oct 27 - Nov 6

Plains Deer Late Season, East of I-25, Except unit 140 Dec 1 - Dec 14

Pronghorn by draw only Oct 6 - Oct 12

*Note to participate in the Black Bear over the counter w/caps season hunter must also hold a deer or elk license for the same unit(s), season and manner of take.

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2012 Colorado Hunting & Fishing - License Fees

Habitat Stamps

Required for persons age 18-64 buying or applying for a license.

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Annual Habitat Stamp (valid 4/1-3/31)
Resident: $10.00/yr.
Nonresident: $10.00/yr.

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Lifetime Habitat Stamp
Resident: $300.25
Nonresident: $300.25

License Fees*

Note: When applying for a license, an additional $3 non-refundable fee must be submitted with payment.

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Elk, Cow
Resident: $46.00
Nonresident: $351.00

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Elk, Bull or Combo Bull/Cow
Resident: $46.00
Nonresident: $551.00

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Deer Buck or Doe
Resident: $31.00
Nonresident: $331.00

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Moose
Resident: $251.00
Nonresident: $1,841.00

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Pronghorn Buck or Doe
Resident: $31.00
Nonresident: $331.00

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Bear
Resident: $41.00
Nonresident: $351.00

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Youth Big Game
Resident: $10.75
Nonresident: $100.75

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Mountain Lion
Resident: $41.00
Nonresident: $351.00

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Turkey (Spring)
Resident: $21.00
Nonresident: $101.00

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Turkey (Fall)
Resident: $16.00
Nonresident: $101.00

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Youth Turkey
Resident: $11.00
Nonresident: $76.00

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Annual Small Game (valid 4/1-3/31)
Resident: $21.00
Nonresident: $56.00

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Small Game (1-Day)
Resident: $11.00
Nonresident: $11.00

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Youth Small Game
Resident: $1.75
Nonresident: $1.75

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Annual Small Game & Fishing Combo (valid 4/1-3/31)
Resident: $41.00
Nonresident: N/A

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Annual Fishing (valid 4/1-3/31)
Resident: $26.00
Nonresident: $56.00

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Fishing (5-Day)
Resident: N/A
Nonresident: $21.00

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Fishing (1-Day)
Resident: $9.00
Nonresident: $9.00

*License fees include a 25¢ search & rescue fee and a 75¢ Wildlife Education surcharge.

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Dates and fees information provided by Colorado Division of Wildlife for additional hunting information please visit Colorado Division of Wildlife

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