Colorado Turkey Hunting
Plan your Colorado turkey hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by game management unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land turkey hunts across Colorado, organized by game management unit, and book directly with landowners.
Colorado Turkey Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Spring Ranching For Wildlife Rfw
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Residents only
Spring
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Spring Hunting
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Fall OTC West Of I-25 And GMU 140
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Fall East Of I-25 Except GMU 140
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Fall Hunting
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Fall Ranching For Wildlife Rfw
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Residents only
Extended Fall
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Ages 0–17; Youth hunters
Hunt turkey from the Sat. before Thanksgiving (Nov. 21) to the Sun. after Thanksgiving (Nov. 29) in the units listed on their original fall license. Must be accompanied by a mentor, who cannot hunt. Big-game hunters may also be in the field during this season.
Late
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Late Hunting
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Late Season Licenses Private Land Only
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Colorado Turkey Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Fall turkey | Draw | Youth hunters | $32.11 |
Qualifying license for big game draw(s). Valid for the secondary draw only. Youth: $20.62. | |||
| Resident Fall Turkey License | — | — | $32.11$8.93 application fee |
License prices include a New $1.25 search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 fee for the Wildlife Management Fund, if applicable. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Resident Spring Turkey License | — | — | $38.49$8.93 application fee |
License prices include a New $1.25 search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 fee for the Wildlife Management Fund, if applicable. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Spring turkey | Draw | Youth hunters | $38.49 |
youth: $20.62 Qualifying license for big game draw(s). Youth: $20.62. | |||
| Resident Youth Spring or Fall Turkey License | — | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | $20.62$8.93 application fee |
Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Fall turkey | Draw | Youth hunters | $194.21 |
Qualifying license for big game draw(s). Valid for the secondary draw only. Youth: $130.39. | |||
| Spring turkey | Draw | Youth hunters | $194.21 |
youth: $130.39 Qualifying license for big game draw(s). Youth: $130.39. | |||
| Nonresident Spring or Fall Turkey License | — | — | $194.21$11.49 application fee |
License prices include a New $1.25 search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 fee for the Wildlife Management Fund, if applicable. Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
| Nonresident Youth Spring or Fall Turkey License | — | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | $130.39$11.49 application fee |
Application fee is nonrefundable. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado’s approximate 2026 turkey season dates vary by hunt and location. Spring runs April 11–May 31, while fall runs September 1–October 4 west of I-25 and in GMU 140, or through October 23 east of I-25 except GMU 140. Additional Ranching for Wildlife, mentored extended-fall, and private-land late seasons use separate dates. Check the applicable license and unit regulations for exact dates and requirements.
Yes. Nonresidents can hunt turkey in Colorado with a Spring Turkey License or Fall Turkey License obtained through the draw or over the counter. Over-the-counter options require a Habitat Stamp, and availability depends on the hunt.
Yes. Colorado offers over-the-counter spring and fall turkey licenses for residents and nonresidents. A Habitat Stamp is required for these options, and the applicable hunt determines where and when the license can be used.
See the latest Field Notes from properties offering turkey hunts in Colorado.
