Colorado Turkey Game Management Unit 126
Plan a turkey hunt in Colorado Game Management Unit 126. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Colorado Turkey Opportunities in Unit 126
Spring Turkey Season
April 11, 2026 – May 31, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Rifle | Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC |
| Valid units shaded on the map. Except on Beaver Creek SWA and Table Mountain STL in unit 59; except on James M. John and Lake Dorothey SWAs in unit 140; except on Bosque del Oso SWA in unit 851. |
Fall Limited
September 1, 2026 – October 23, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Rifle | Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw |
| — |
License and Permit Options
Fall Turkey License: T-E-126-L1-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey License: T-E-126-L1-R | Resident | — | Draw | $32.11 |
| Fall Turkey License: T-E-126-L1-R | Resident | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | — | $20.62Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable |
| Fall Turkey License: T-E-126-L1-R | Nonresident | — | Draw | $194.21 |
| Fall Turkey License: T-E-126-L1-R | Nonresident | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | — | $130.39Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable |
Spring Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Resident | — | OTC | $38.49Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable |
| Spring Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Resident | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | OTC | $20.62Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable |
| Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Resident | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | — | $20.62Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable |
| Spring Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Nonresident | — | OTC | $194.21Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable |
| Spring Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Nonresident | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | OTC | $130.39Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable |
| Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Nonresident | — | — | $194.21Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable |
| Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R | Nonresident | Youth hunters; Under age 18 | — | $130.39Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey season in Colorado Unit 126 runs from April 11 through May 31, 2026, for spring hunts and from September 1 through October 23, 2026, for the fall limited season. Review the specific hunt restrictions before applying or purchasing a license.
You need a Spring Turkey License or Fall Turkey License, depending on the season, plus a Habitat Stamp to hunt turkey in Colorado Unit 126. Both residents and nonresidents can use the over-the-counter spring opportunity. The fall opportunity shown for this unit uses the draw, so make sure your license matches the season you plan to hunt.
No. Spring turkey hunting in Colorado Unit 126 is available over the counter to residents and nonresidents with a Spring Turkey License and Habitat Stamp. The fall limited opportunity uses the draw and requires a Fall Turkey License.
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