When is turkey season in Colorado Unit 85?

Turkey season in Colorado Unit 85 runs from April 11 through May 31, 2026, for spring hunts and from September 1 through October 4, 2026, for fall limited hunts.

What license or permit do I need to hunt turkey in Colorado Unit 85?

You need the applicable Spring Turkey License or Fall Turkey License, plus a Habitat Stamp, to hunt turkey in Colorado Unit 85. The spring opportunity is available over the counter to residents and nonresidents, while the fall limited opportunities shown for this unit use the draw.

Does hunting turkey in Colorado Unit 85 require a draw?

No. Spring turkey hunting in Colorado Unit 85 is available over the counter to residents and nonresidents with a Spring Turkey License and Habitat Stamp. The fall limited opportunities use the draw and require a Fall Turkey License.

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Colorado Turkey Game Management Unit 85

Plan a turkey hunt in Colorado Game Management Unit 85. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.

Last updated October 26, 2026 by Aricin Rotarius

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Colorado Turkey Opportunities in Unit 85

Land closures: Not Valid On Spanish Peaks SWA

Spring Turkey Season

April 11, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Male	Rifle	Resident: OTC Nonresident: OTC	Spring Turkey License: T-M-000-U1-R	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 4, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either	Rifle	Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw	Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L2-R	Land: Spanish Peaks SWA, Dochter Tract Only
Either	Rifle	Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw	Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L1-R	Land: Spanish Peaks SWA, Oberosler Tract Only
Either	Rifle	Resident: Draw Nonresident: Draw	Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L3-R	Land: Spanish Peaks SWA, Sakariason Tract Only

License and Permit Options

Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L1-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L1-R	Resident	—	Draw	$32.11
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L1-R	Resident	Youth hunters; Under age 18	—	$20.62Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L1-R	Nonresident	—	Draw	$194.21
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L1-R	Nonresident	Youth hunters; Under age 18	—	$130.39Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable

Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L2-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L2-R	Resident	—	Draw	$32.11
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L2-R	Resident	Youth hunters; Under age 18	—	$20.62Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L2-R	Nonresident	—	Draw	$194.21
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L2-R	Nonresident	Youth hunters; Under age 18	—	$130.39Application fee $11.49Nonrefundable

Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L3-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L3-R	Resident	—	Draw	$32.11
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L3-R	Resident	Youth hunters; Under age 18	—	$20.62Application fee $8.93Nonrefundable
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L3-R	Nonresident	—	Draw	$194.21
Fall Turkey License: T-E-085-L3-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