When do the leftover list hunting licenses go on sale in Colorado?

Colorado Leftover Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5, 2025
Looking to snag a last-minute hunting tag in Colorado? The 2025 leftover and reissued big game hunting licenses—including deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear—will become available starting Tuesday, August 5th at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

These tags are often a hidden gem for hunters who missed the draw or want to add another hunt to their fall plans.

What Are Leftover (Remaining) and Reissued Licenses?

Leftover Licenses: These are licenses that remained unclaimed after both the primary and secondary draws. They’re first-come, first-served and can go quickly.
Reissued Licenses: When a hunter turns in a license they no longer plan to use, that tag may become reissued and available to the public again.

Important Dates to Know for Leftover Tags

July 30th, 2025 – Morning:
The preview of the leftover list will be published online for public access.
August 5, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. MT:
Leftover and reissued licenses officially go on sale via the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website.
Starting August 12, 2025 – Every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. MT:
A weekly preview list of reissued licenses is released—giving hunters a heads-up on what tags might be available soon.

How to buy Leftover Tags in Colorado?

After August 5th, 2025, you can buy Leftover or Remaining hunting tags available for purchase online at CPWShop.com, or by phone at 1-800-244-5613 – or locally at sales agents around the state.

Pro Tip: Read the latest version of the Colorado Hunting Brochures

This rundown covers the biggest shifts, but the full story lives in the 2025 big-game and sheep/goat brochures—especially the “What’s New” pages. Give them a careful read before you apply.

Best of luck hunting Colorado archery!

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