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When can you duck hunt in Colorado?
2021 – 2022 Season Dates
| Duck & Coot Season Regulations – Central Flyway | |
|---|---|
| Northeast Zone | 10/9/21 – 11/28/21; 12/18/21 – 1/31/22 |
| Southeast Zone | 10/28/21 – 1/31/22 |
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | 10/2/21 – 11/28/21; 12/25/21 – 1/31/22 |
| Duck & Coot Season Regulations – Pacific Flyway |
Can you duck hunt in December?
Duck numbers peak on migration and wintering areas, and hunting pressure often subsides as fair-weather waterfowlers turn to less-demanding pursuits. And even in the mildest winters, powerful cold fronts inevitably arrive in December and January, bringing fresh flights of ducks that are eager to work into decoys.
Is Colorado good for duck hunting?
Fortunately, many of Colorado’s state wildlife areas, state parks, state-trust lands and WIA properties offer good waterfowl hunting. In fact, some of these areas provide top notch shooting that rivals the best private duck-clubs.
What birds Can you hunt year round in Colorado?
2021 – 2022 Fees and Information
| Birds | Dates |
|---|---|
| Eurasian-collared dove ONLY | Year-round |
| European starlings, English or house sparrows | Year-round |
| Greater prairie-chicken | Oct. 1 – NEW Jan. 31, 2022 |
| Grouse: Dusky (Blue) | Sept. 1 – Nov. 28 |
What hunting season is open in Colorado right now?
| Archery | |
|---|---|
| Deer/elk (west of I-25 and Unit 140) | Sept. 2–30* |
| Whitetail-only (limited) | Oct. 1-28 Nov. 9-30 Dec. 15-31 |
| Moose | Sept. 10-30 |
| Pronghorn (limited) | Aug. 15-31 or Aug. 15-31 & Sept. 1-20 (split season) |
What can I hunt in December in Colorado?
Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat
- Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep archery season (2021): August 1 – December 31.
- Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep rifle season (2021): August 9 – December 17.
- Desert bighorn sheep rifle season (2021): November 1-30.
- Mountain goat archery season (2021): September 7 – October 31.
What do you need to duck hunt in Colorado?
TO HUNT WATERFOWL, you need a small-game hunting license. If you are 16 or older, you also must have the NEW $31 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) AND the $10.40 Colorado State Water- fowl Stamp to hunt waterfowl.
What is perfect duck hunting weather?
Fair Skies Clear, warm, windless days can make duck hunting tough. Ducks can now fly and raft, dabble or dive anywhere they please. Direct sunlight makes upturned faces glow with electric intensity.