Colorado Whitetail Game Management Unit 126
Plan a whitetail 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 Whitetail Opportunities in Unit 126
Archery
October 1, 2026 – October 23, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Archery | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List A. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
| Female | Archery | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List B. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
Muzzleloader
October 10, 2026 – October 18, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Muzzleloader | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List A. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
| Female | Muzzleloader | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List B. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
Rifle
October 24, 2026 – November 3, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Rifle | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List A |
| Female | Rifle | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List B |
Archery
November 4, 2026 – November 30, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Archery | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List A. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
| Female | Archery | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List B. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
Late
December 1, 2026 – December 14, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Rifle | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List A. Late |
| Female | Rifle | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List B. Late |
Archery
December 15, 2026 – December 31, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Either | Archery | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List A. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
| Female | Archery | Resident: — Nonresident: — |
| List B. 129 Landowner permission is advisable before applying. Most land is private. |
License and Permit Options
Deer License: D-E-122-O3-A
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-A | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-A | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-A | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-A | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-E-122-O3-M
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-M | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-M | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-M | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-E-122-O3-M | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-E-126-L2-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-E-126-L2-R | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-E-126-L2-R | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-E-126-L2-R | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-E-126-L2-R | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-E-126-O2-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-E-126-O2-R | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-E-126-O2-R | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-E-126-O2-R | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-E-126-O2-R | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-F-122-O3-A
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-A | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-A | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-A | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-A | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-F-122-O3-M
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-M | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-M | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-M | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-F-122-O3-M | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-F-126-L2-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-F-126-L2-R | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-F-126-L2-R | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-F-126-L2-R | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-F-126-L2-R | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Deer License: D-F-126-O2-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer License: D-F-126-O2-R | Resident | Ages 18–63 | — | $51.25 |
| Deer License: D-F-126-O2-R | Resident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $20.30 |
| Deer License: D-F-126-O2-R | Nonresident | Ages 18–63 | — | $506.92 |
| Deer License: D-F-126-O2-R | Nonresident | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | — | $130.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Whitetail season dates in Colorado Unit 126 depend on the method. Archery is open October 1–23, November 4–30, and December 15–31, 2026; muzzleloader is open October 10–18; rifle is open October 24–November 3; and the late season runs December 1–14. Much of the land is private, so obtain landowner permission before applying where required.
You need a Deer License that matches the whitetail hunt and method you plan to use in Colorado Unit 126. Opportunities are available to residents and nonresidents, and much of the land is private, so review the hunt restrictions and secure landowner permission where required.
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