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This site is an independent, plain-English reference. It is not Colorado Parks & Wildlife, it is not legal advice, and hunting regulations change — always confirm the rules, dates, and fees against the current official CPW brochure and CPW's own pages before you apply for or go on a hunt.
We are not CPW
The Colorado Hunting Guide is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Colorado Parks & Wildlife or any government agency. We summarize and link official information to make it easier to use; the official source always governs. Where our summary and an official CPW publication ever disagree, CPW is right and we are wrong — please also tell us so we can fix it.
Regulations change
Season dates, fees, unit boundaries, over-the-counter availability, and the rules of take are set and revised by CPW and the Parks and Wildlife Commission, sometimes mid-year. We date every page and update in place, but there is always a chance a rule changed after our last verification. The dates and rules that matter to your hunt turn on your specific unit, license, and season — confirm them in the current CPW Big Game Brochure (or the relevant species brochure) before you rely on them.
Not legal advice
Nothing here is legal advice, and reading it creates no professional relationship. Wildlife law carries real penalties, and applying it to a particular situation can require a game warden, CPW, or a lawyer. If a rule's meaning matters to you, get it confirmed by the agency or a qualified professional, not from a website.
Outfitter listings
Our outfitter directory shows registration data from the state's records and, where noted, information from an outfitter's own website. A registration number means an outfitter is registered with the state — it is not our endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of their services. Do your own diligence, confirm the current registration in the state lookup, and contract carefully before sending any deposit.
Hunt safely and legally
You are responsible for knowing and following the current regulations for your hunt. When in doubt, ask CPW. See how we source and verify what's on these pages.