Colorado Whitetail Game Management Unit 85

The over-the-counter late whitetail season in Colorado Unit 85 runs from December 1 through December 31, 2026. Any legal method may be used, but rifle-season blaze-orange or blaze-pink requirements apply. Some public properties prohibit rifles or muzzleloaders, and whitetails in this area are mostly found on private land.

You need a White-Tailed Deer Only Late License to hunt the late season in Colorado Unit 85. The license is available over the counter to residents and nonresidents and goes on sale at 9 a.m. on August 4 at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and state parks that sell hunting licenses. A separate AFA access path is permit-only, awarded by random drawing, and limited to hand-held bows.

No. The White-Tailed Deer Only Late License for Colorado Unit 85 is available over the counter to residents and nonresidents. However, hunting access on the AFA requires a separate permit awarded by random drawing and is limited to hand-held bows.