United States · Colorado · 2026

Wild turkey hunting season in Colorado.

Colorado turkey dates depend on the season, licence type and hunt location. Use the official licence and brochure for the exact unit dates.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife · Last checked 2026-07-23

Fall season

1 September 2026, 12:01am MDT

Dates and licence conditions vary by hunt location.

Late season

15 December 2026, 12:01am MST

Private-land-only late-season conditions may apply.

Spring season

Check the current brochure

Spring dates are tied to the applicable season, licence and hunt location.

Field checklist

What to take on a Colorado turkey hunt

Use this as a packing prompt, then follow the current rules for the place and licence you are hunting under.

Licence and regulations

Carry the correct licence and tags, then check the current season dates, legal hunting hours, weapon rules and reporting requirements for the exact unit.

Calls and concealment

Pack the calls and decoys you know how to use. Patterned clothing, covered hands and a face covering help reduce movement that a turkey can pick up.

Weather and ground comfort

Take a waterproof outer layer, broken-in boots and a dry seat or cushion. Spring mornings can begin cold and wet, even when the afternoon forecast looks mild.

Navigation and safety

Carry an offline map, charged phone or GPS, water, a small first-aid kit and a headlamp. Add any blaze-orange clothing required by the current rules.

Clothing partner

Build the clothing around the weather.

Turkey hunting often means long, still waits followed by short bursts of movement. Start with light, quiet camouflage, cover your hands and face, and keep a packable rain layer close.

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Before you plan a hunt

This is a planning reference, not a legal substitute for the current Colorado licence, brochure or regulations.

Dates can change, and a statewide headline does not replace the conditions on a specific licence. Check the official agency page, current brochure, unit, land-access and licence requirements before travelling.

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