Colorado Parks And Wildlife Reissue List (2024)

FAQs

How to get Colorado leftover tags? ›

Leftover (Remaining) Limited License

You can purchase licenses online at CPWShop.com, by phone at 1-800-244-5613 and at sales agents around the state. These returned limited licenses (excluding Ranching for Wildlife) will be available on the leftover list.

Colorado also has a voucher system that allows a landowner to transfer a tag to a third party. In Utah, landowner tags are transferable, however landowners must own at least 640 acres to be eligible. In Wyoming and Montana, landowner tags are not transferable.

But even if you're a nonresident, there are many good mule deer hunts that can be drawn with very few points. Unlike elk in Colorado, there are no over-the-counter licenses for mule deer. All mule deer tags are issued in the annual big game draw. The application deadline is the first Tuesday in April.

Elk tags can be bought over the counter (OTC) or acquired by drawing through the lottery tag system. Both bull and cow elk licenses/tags are $66.12 for residents, and non-residents will pay $803.39 for both a bull or cow tag (prices subject to change annually).

Colorado to eliminate OTC archery elk tags for non-residents in 2025 | KRDO.

Colorado bear hunting licenses include limited bear licenses through the primary and secondary draw,over-the counter rifle bear licenses, or limited add-on bear licenses if you are also hunting dear or elk.

Colorado limits elk tags for each hunter by classifying licenses as either List A, B or C. As a general rule you can get two tags: either one List A and one List B tag or two List B tags. You cannot get two List A tags, nor can you get one List A and two List B.

The Landowner Preference Program was created to give landowners a preference for hunting licenses. For a landowner to qualify for the program, the land must meet all of the following qualifications as shown by a recorded deed: Be a minimum of 160 contiguous acres of private agricultural land.

Colorado allows you to turn tags back in. This process is probably one of the simpler systems in the West. You must return your tag at least 30 days prior to the start of the hunt for a refund or a reinstatement of preference points, not both. If you choose a refund, then your preference points are not reinstated.

OTC licenses are not restricted in quantity but are restricted to certain units, seasons and manners of take. Although they are considered "unlimited licenses," they are still subject to purchase limits for each individual.

What is the best mule deer unit in Colorado? ›

We are located in a haven for giant trophy mule deer. The Gunnison Basin and Colorado Game Management Unit 55, GMU 54, GMU 551, GMU 67 are some of the most sought after mule deer units in the country.

Last week in the trend of resident vs. non-resident controversy, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to end OTC elk tags for archery hunting in 2025. The number of non-resident archery elk hunters now exceeds the number of resident hunters in Colorado.

At the same time, if you just want to hunt elk and aren't worried about the record books, Colorado and Idaho are your best states for a tag. The increased opportunity often comes at a price, though. In many units, you're more likely to see other hunters and less likely to see big bulls.

Unit 61 is one of the top trophy units in the state of Colorado. We have some of the best habitat in the entire unit, low hunting pressure, phenomenal access and top notch guide service. Unit 62 offers hunters excellent opportunities with OTC hunts for archery, 2nd and 3rd Rifle.

Colorado sold about 94,000 Over-The-Counter elk tags. Archery OTC elk hunters doubled between 2002 and 2021, with more nonresident archery hunters than resident hunters since 2019. No other state does this to its residents.

Refund and Preference Point Restoration Process

To be eligible for a refund or restoration of preference points, a license must be turned into a CPW location or postmarked at least 30 days prior to the start of the season (14 days for turkey licenses)​ for which the license is valid.

Hunters can submit one application per species in each the primary and the secondary draw. Applications can include up to four hunt choices to maximize your opportunity to draw a license and hunt. ​ Hunters can apply by logging into their account at cpwshop.com or by phone: 1-800-244-5613.

Preference points are not used or awarded in this draw. You cannot apply as a group in this draw.

If you have a controlled hunt win in a series you are selecting a leftover tag for you will see a pop up after selecting the leftover hunt you want. * If you have purchased a general season tag or a controlled hunt tag you may exchange it for a leftover tag on the second day of the sale July 2nd after 10am PST.