Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces that applications for 2025 big game hunting licenses will open on March 1, ahead of the primary draw period beginning April 1. The state provides hunting opportunities for ten big game species, including elk, mule deer, and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, attracting numerous hunters each year.
This year introduces significant changes, including new season structures approved for 2025-2029 and mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease in harvested deer from certain regions. Hunters can apply for multiple hunt choices across species, which adds to the dynamic nature of the draw system involving preference points.
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