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CPW to open big game hunting primary draw applications March 1

A five-point bull elk stands with cattle in the snow-covered hay meadow off Routt County Road 129 in North Routt on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Last week's wintry weather may have the elk — and the cattle in the background — hoping for an early spring.
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Big game hunting licenses for 2025 will open for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency’s primary draw application period March 1, running through April 1 at 8 p.m. 

CPW encourages hunters to submit applications early to avoid complications or delays. 

“We encourage all hunters to apply early and check their online accounts to ensure their contact information and credit card information is up to date and valid through May 2025,” said CPW License, Reservations and Customer Operations Manager Danielle Isenhart, in a news release. “Hunters will receive email updates on their draw results and the status of their payments.”



Those with questions about setting up accounts, planning hunts or applying for licenses, call center agents are available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 303-297-1192. Other hunting resources can be found at cpw.state.co.us/hunting/big-game.


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