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Colorado
public hunting land.

Explore 59 public hunting destinations in Colorado, with agency resources to take your planning further.

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CO59PLACES TO BEGIN
A STARTING POINT, NOT AN INVENTORY OF EVERY ACRE

Hunting land at a glance.

This directory includes 49 public lands, 9 national forests, 1 wildlife area in Colorado. Some properties include separate tracts or public-access agreements. Confirm each destination’s current boundaries and rules with its managing agency.

Listed destinations
59
Land designations
3
Listings with species tags
56
RESEARCH YOUR PURSUIT

Hunting species in the directory.

  • Deer52
  • Elk40
  • Pronghorn25
  • Upland birds16
  • Bear11
  • Turkey9
  • Waterfowl6
  • Sheep3

Counts refer to tagged listings, not animals or currently open hunts. 3 listings need an agency check for species information.

A SENSE OF THE COUNTRY

Landscapes in the collection.

  • Alpine basins & mountain forest
  • Alpine peaks & aspen forest
  • Aspen slopes & spruce forest
  • Forested plateau & lakes
  • High mountains & conifer forest
  • Mountain forest & alpine valleys

These descriptions cover listings with habitat details. Agency maps provide the fuller picture for each property.

THE COLORADO DIRECTORY

Public hunting areas in Colorado.

59 LISTINGS / A–Z
PLAN WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MANAGE THE LAND

Agency sources for Colorado.

Start with the linked inventories and land pages below. Each destination above also carries its own source link and access notes.

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Colorado hunting seasons.

Explore agency-listed game, population context, and 2026–2027 hunting information.

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