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Public hunting land in Colorado

Caliber maps 592 public hunting areas in Colorado, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.

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Colorado · 592 areas

  • White River National Forest

    National forest · 2,289,637 acres

  • San Juan National Forest

    National forest · 1,865,968 acres

  • Rio Grande National Forest

    National forest · 1,839,117 acres

  • Gunnison National Forest

    National forest · 1,666,609 acres

  • White River Field Office

    BLM land · 1,450,231 acres

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556
State wildlife areas
14
National forests
3
National grasslands
10
BLM land
9
National wildlife refuges

Colorado hunting licenses and rules

Wildlife agency
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Phone
303-297-1192
Resident license
$38.49 — Resident Annual Small Game license (2026; plus $12.76 habitat stamp ages 18-64)
Nonresident license
$104.86 — Nonresident Annual Small Game license (2026); big game licenses separate
Hunter education
Required for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1949, before buying a license; apprentice certificate available.
Good to know
Habitat Stamp ($12.76) required for ages 18-64 when buying a license; small game license valid Mar 1 – Mar 31 of next year.

Fees and rules as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.

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Largest public hunting areas in Colorado

The 12 biggest of 592 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.

AreaTypeAcresAccess
White River National ForestNational forest2,289,637Open
San Juan National ForestNational forest1,865,968Open
Rio Grande National ForestNational forest1,839,117Open
Gunnison National ForestNational forest1,666,609Open
White River Field OfficeBLM land1,450,231Open
Little Snake Field OfficeBLM land1,337,954Open
Grand Junction Field OfficeBLM land1,275,594Open
Routt National ForestNational forest1,125,600Open
San Isabel National ForestNational forest1,108,492Open
Pike National ForestNational forest1,097,242Open
Uncompahgre National ForestNational forest952,909Open
Uncompahgre Field OfficeBLM land880,205Open

State wildlife areas · 556

Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.

National forests · 14

Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.

National grasslands · 3

Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws. Grasslands are often mixed with private land, so know the boundaries.

BLM land · 10

Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws. BLM land is often scattered between private parcels, so legal access can be the hard part.

National wildlife refuges · 9

Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.

Colorado hunting FAQ

Where can I find public hunting land in Colorado?

Caliber lists 592 public hunting areas in Colorado: 556 state wildlife areas, 14 national forests, 3 national grasslands, 10 blm land, 9 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Colorado Parks and Wildlife also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.

How much is a hunting license in Colorado?

As published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $38.49 — Resident Annual Small Game license (2026; plus $12.76 habitat stamp ages 18-64); nonresident, $104.86 — Nonresident Annual Small Game license (2026); big game licenses separate. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.

Do I need hunter education to hunt in Colorado?

Required for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1949, before buying a license; apprentice certificate available. Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for exemptions and current rules.

When is hunting season in Colorado?

Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Colorado Parks and Wildlife's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.

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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the managing agency before you hunt.

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