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Teller County for Hunters
Plan a hunt in Teller County: which game management units it holds, where elk point rules and CWD testing apply, duck and goose areas, public ground in and near the county, and who to call at CPW.
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Teller County and its CPW area team
Wildlife staff for Teller County report to the CPW Southeast Region, which looks after the Arkansas River valley, the southeastern plains and grasslands, the Wet Mountains, the Sangre de Cristo front and Pikes Peak country. Day-to-day wildlife work falls to CPW Area 14, run from the Colorado Springs Office in Colorado Springs under area wildlife manager Tim Kroening. The 2024 population estimate stands at 24,862 (0.6% up on the 2020 base of 24,706), and Cripple Creek is where county government meets.
By the Census measure the county covers 557 square miles of dry ground. All of its neighbours are Colorado counties: Douglas County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Jefferson County and Park County.
Population from the Census Vintage 2024 estimates; area from the 2024 Census gazetteer; neighbours from Census county adjacency; seat from the list of Colorado counties; CPW region, area and offices from the CPWAdminData layers and the CPW Contact Us page. Checked November 5, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Teller County
Teller County units, point rules and CWD
Seasons here follow 3 game management units, not the county line; GMU 511 is the biggest piece at near 36%. None of these units lies wholly inside Teller County; each one carries on into a neighbouring county. Unit edges are roads, drainages and divides named in the brochure text; the percentages here are GIS measures, and the written description decides where a unit stops.
| Unit | County % | GMU % | Crosses into | Antler rule | Elk testing | Lion group | Spring birds | Fall birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 511 | 36% | 55% | El Paso, Park | Yes | No | Group 11 | OTC | OTC |
| GMU 581 | 33% | 27% | Park, Fremont | Yes | No | Group 8 | OTC | OTC |
| GMU 59 | 32% | 27% | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo | Yes | No | Group 11 | OTC | OTC |
CPW lists GMUs 511, 581, 59 as antler point restriction units; count four points or measure the brow tine before shooting. CWD testing is optional for hunts in Teller County: its units are not on the mandatory elk list, and deer testing is not required in 2026. Mountain lion hunting runs November 23, 2026 to March 31, 2027 in harvest-limit groups; the county touches group 8 (limit 30) and group 11 (limit 9), and each group closes when its limit is reached. Leave sheds on public ground west of I-25 until May 1. OTC spring gobbler hunting is open in GMUs 511, 581, 59.
GMU shares from the CPW GMU boundary layer over Census county lines; boundaries in the 2026 Big Game brochure GMU descriptions; point rule from brochure p. 36; CWD units from brochure p. 41; lion groups from the 2026-2027 Mountain Lion brochure; turkey lists from the 2026 Turkey brochure; shed closure from brochure p. 12. Checked November 5, 2026.
Teller County openers and closers
Most deer, moose, sheep and goat licenses and many elk, pronghorn and bear licenses are drawn in April, so a row marked limited needs a license from the draw or the leftover list.
| Game | License and method | GMUs here | Opens | Closes | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Rifle doe, limited late-season | GMU 581 | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Deer | Archery buck, limited | GMUs 511/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Deer | Archery either-sex, limited | GMU 581 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Deer | Muzzleloader buck, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Deer | Muzzleloader doe, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle buck, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle doe, limited | GMUs 511/581 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle doe, private-land only | GMU 511 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle buck, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle doe, limited | GMUs 511/581 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle doe, private-land only | GMU 511 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle buck, limited | GMU 511 | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Deer | Rifle buck, private-land only | GMU 511 | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle cow, private-land only | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Elk | Archery cow, nonresident-only limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Elk | Archery cow, OTC residents | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Elk | Archery either-sex, nonresident-only limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Elk | Archery either-sex, OTC residents | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Elk | Muzzleloader bull, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Elk | Muzzleloader cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle bull, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Elk | Second rifle bull, OTC | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Elk | Third rifle bull, OTC | GMUs 511/581/59 | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle bull, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Elk | Rifle cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Pronghorn | Archery buck, limited | GMU 581 | Aug 15, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Pronghorn | Archery doe, limited | GMU 581 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Pronghorn | Muzzleloader buck, limited | GMU 59 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | |
| Pronghorn | Muzzleloader doe, limited | GMU 59 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | |
| Pronghorn | Rifle buck, limited | GMUs 581/59 | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Pronghorn | Rifle doe, limited | GMUs 581/59 | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Moose | Muzzleloader cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Moose | Season-choice bull, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | |
| Moose | Rifle cow, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | |
| Moose | Rifle cow, limited late-season | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Archery either-sex, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Rifle either-sex, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Rifle either-sex, private-land only | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 2, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader either-sex, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Rifle either-sex, limited | GMUs 511/581/59 | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Mountain lion | Lion season | GMU 581 | Nov 23, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Mountain lion | Lion season | GMUs 511/59 | Nov 23, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Rifle ram, resident | S06 Pikes Peak | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Rifle ewe, resident | S06 Pikes Peak | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Rifle ram, resident | S06 Pikes Peak | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Archery ewe, resident | S34 Rampart Range | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Rifle ram, resident | S05 Beaver Creek + | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Archery ram, resident | S06 Pikes Peak + | Nov 10, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Archery ram, nonresident | S34 Rampart Range | Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | |
| Bighorn sheep | Archery ram, resident | S34 Rampart Range | Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall, limited late-season | GMU 59 | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall, OTC (west/GMU 140) | GMUs 511/581/59 | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth extended fall season | Youth's own units | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Season 2 | West of I-25 | Nov 14, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Quail | Season 3 | West of I-25 | Nov 14, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | |
| Chukar | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | |
| Dusky grouse | Season | West of I-25 | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | |
| Ptarmigan | Season 1 | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Mourning dove | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Season (split) | Mountain zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Dark geese | South Park season | South Park area | Oct 3, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Light geese | Season | Central Flyway | Oct 31, 2026 | Feb 14, 2027 | |
| Prairie dogs | Private land, year-round | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Snapping turtle | Season | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Ground squirrel | Year-round | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Collared-dove | Year-round (invasive) | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Starling and sparrow | Year-round (invasive) | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Prairie dogs | Public land season | Statewide | Jun 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Rattlesnake | Season | Statewide | Jun 15, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | |
| Marmot | Season | Statewide | Aug 10, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | |
| Band-tailed pigeon | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | |
| White-winged dove | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Rails | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | |
| Snipe | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | |
| Ducks and geese | Youth and military days | Mountain zone | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Fox squirrel | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Pine squirrel | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Jackrabbits | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Beaver | Season | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Sandhill crane | Season | East of the Divide | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Other furbearers | Season | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Crow | Season | Statewide | Nov 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Abert's squirrel | Season | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Season | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 |
From the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure, the 2026 Small Game and Waterfowl brochure, the 2026 Turkey brochure and the 2026-2027 Mountain Lion brochure (Colorado Parks and Wildlife), checked November 5, 2026.
Buying a license for Teller County
For resident archers, GMUs 511, 581, 59 are open to elk on the unlimited either-sex license. Nonresident archers need a limited license from the draw for elk in Teller County, because west of I-25 OTC archery elk is for residents only. Second and third rifle bulls in GMUs 511, 581, 59 need only an OTC license.
| Species | OTC rows here | Limited hunt codes | PLO hunt codes | RFW hunt codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 4 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Deer | 0 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Pronghorn | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Black bear | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Moose | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wild turkey | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Some 68 distinct hunt codes reach these units in the 2026 big game and turkey tables. Preference points rise by one for each unsuccessful first choice; moose, sheep and goat switch to weighted points after three.
| License | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Elk, adult | $70.40 | $845.16 |
| Deer, adult | $51.25 | $506.92 |
| Pronghorn, adult | $51.25 | $506.92 |
| Black bear, adult | $64.01 | $302.56 |
| Mountain lion | $64.02 | $845.16 |
| Small game, annual | $38.49 | $104.86 |
Fluorescent pink counts the same as orange; camouflage patterns in those colours do not. Expect the $12.76 Habitat Stamp on top of the license price for adults under 65.
OTC rows and hunt codes from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure tables and the 2026 Turkey brochure; draw dates from brochure p. 4; fees from brochure p. 5 (nonresident big game prices are fishing combos and include the $1.25 search-and-rescue fee); orange rule from brochure p. 15. Checked November 5, 2026.
Teller County acres by owner
The overlay finds about 157,830 public acres here, or 44.3% of the land area; the top category is forest Service land. Do not assume State Land Board land is open: only the CPW-leased parcels are. Acres with a star are left out of the public figure; hunting there depends on park, base or lease rules. Acreages come from overlaying map polygons and will not match agency totals exactly.
| Public land | GIS acres |
|---|---|
| State wildlife areas (CPW) | 8,625 |
| State trust land (CPW lease) | 642 |
| Forest Service land | 124,431 |
| Federal BLM land | 24,206 |
| All State Land Board land* | 3,609 |
| State parks* | 4,988 |
| National Park Service* | 6,251 |
Teller County public ground, largest first
Pike National Forest
On the CPW list: deer, pronghorn and elk.
BLM Royal Gorge field office
BLM field office.
South Park Ranger District
On the CPW list: deer, pronghorn and elk.
South Platte Ranger District
On the CPW list: deer, pronghorn and elk.
Pikes Peak Ranger District
On the CPW list: deer, pronghorn and elk.
Dome Rock SWA
On the CPW list: Deer, Dusky (blue) grouse, Elk, Rabbit.
Mueller State Park
State park.
Shelf Road STL
On the CPW list: Coyote, Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Rabbit.
Pikes Peak SWA
On the CPW list: Bighorn.
Just over the Teller County line
- Saddle Mountain STL14 miles, state trust land parcel, Park County
- Badger Flats STL16 miles, state trust land parcel, Park County
- Eleven Mile State Park19 miles, state park, Park County
- U.S. Air Force Academy (GMU 512)20 miles, military installation, El Paso County
- Warmer Gulch STL21 miles, state trust land parcel, Park County
- Deer Haven STL21 miles, state trust land parcel, Fremont County
Carry a Colorado hunting or fishing license, or buy the SWA Pass, before stepping onto an SWA or trust parcel if you are 16 or older. Dates and restrictions vary property by property; the land pages carry the CPW wording.
Acres from the CPW managed properties layer (SWA and STL), USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Forest Service, BLM, refuges, parks, military) and the BLM field office layer; places from the CPW SWA finder, the STL finder and each land page; access rules from the CPW property pages. Checked November 5, 2026.
2024 harvest for Teller County GMUs
There is no county harvest table in Colorado. The figures below are 2024 GMU totals from the CPW harvest surveys for the units reaching Teller County. Elk harvest peaked in GMU 581: about 196 in 2024, with 13% of hunters filling a tag. Among these units, GMU 511 produced the most deer in 2024, an estimated 296. Pronghorn: GMU 581 on top with 18. Bears: GMU 581 with 5 in 2024. Totals combine archery, muzzleloader and rifle, plus private-land and Ranching for Wildlife licenses.
| Unit | County share | Deer taken | Deer % | Elk taken | Elk hunters | Elk % | Pronghorn | Bears |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 511 | 36% | 296 | 55% | 95 | 1,425 | 7% | 0 | 3 |
| GMU 581 | 33% | 292 | 51% | 196 | 1,521 | 13% | 18 | 5 |
| GMU 59 | 32% | 54 | 32% | 135 | 704 | 19% | 3 | 2 |
Estimates from the CPW 2024 harvest reports by GMU: deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear; no county tables (CPW statistics pages); county shares from the CPW GMU layer. Checked November 5, 2026.
Teller County bird seasons and sheep units
For ducks, Teller County is entirely Central Flyway Mountain/Foothills Zone country. Goose hunters here use the South Park and upper Arkansas goose season rather than the general Central Flyway dates. Doves run on one statewide season, September 1 to November 29, 2026. Before a duck hunt: small game license, free HIP registration, the $12.76 Colorado stamp and the $33.00 federal stamp (16+).
| Birds | Applies in | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks and coots | Mountain/Foothills | Oct 3–Nov 29, 2026 Dec 25–Jan 31 (2026-27) |
| Youth and military days | Mountain/Foothills | Sep 26–Sep 27, 2026 |
| Dark geese | South Park and upper Arkansas | Oct 3–Jan 15 (2026-27) |
| Sandhill crane | Listed counties | Oct 3–Nov 29, 2026 |
| Light geese | Central Flyway | Oct 31–Feb 14 (2026-27) |
| Mourning dove | Statewide | Sep 1–Nov 29, 2026 |
Teller County turkey units
Spring 2026 ran April 11 to May 31, 2026 for OTC turkeys, valid in 3 of 3 GMUs touching Teller County. CPW had not published spring 2027 turkey dates when this page was checked, so the spring rows are 2026 dates. Fall turkeys can be hunted over the counter in GMUs 511, 581, 59.
Teller County sheep and goat hunting
Sheep and goat hunters will find 5 bighorn units and 0 goat units reaching Teller County, all by draw.
| Unit | Name | Species | Hunting | Also in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S05 | Beaver Creek | Bighorn sheep | Open | Fremont, El Paso |
| S06 | Pikes Peak | Bighorn sheep | Open | El Paso |
| S34 | Rampart Range | Bighorn sheep | Open | El Paso |
| S46 | Dome Rock | Bighorn sheep | Open | None |
| S60 | Shelf Road | Bighorn sheep | Open | Fremont, Park |
Waterfowl zones and dates from the 2026 Small Game and Waterfowl brochure (county lists derived from the zone text and the I-25, I-70 and Divide lines); doves from the dove season page; turkey from the 2026 Turkey brochure; sheep and goat units from the CPW bighorn and mountain goat unit layers and the 2026 Sheep and Goat brochure. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hunting dates in Teller County
County total as of November 4, 2026: 1 listing ahead (RMEF spike camp).
| Scheduled | Event | Where held | Link | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2027 | RMEF Woodland Park Spike Camp · RMEF spike camp in Woodland Park | Woodland Park, Teller County | Buy tickets | Source |
Teller County area office, outfitters and stores
CPW Area 14 is led by area wildlife manager Tim Kroening, which covers Teller County. Lion hunters phone CPW within 48 hours of a kill and present the head and hide within five days.
Towns of Teller County
| Town | Census 2024 | Unit | Close areas | Close acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cripple Creek | 1,122 | GMU 581 | 7 | 77,055 |
| Midland | CDP | GMU 59 | 7 | 69,481 |
Remaining towns and CDPs, Teller County:
- Woodland Park8,043
- Victor363
- Divide
- Florissant
- Goldfield
Within Teller County the directory holds 1 game processor, 1 taxidermist, 2 gun and outdoor stores and 1 outfitter or guide. Listings mix DORA outfitter records with chain locators and Yellow Pages; ring before you go.
Teller County meat cutters
Taxidermy around Teller County
Teller County gun counters
Registered outfitters, Teller County
Offices and area wildlife managers from the CPW Contact Us page and the CPW area layer; towns and places from the 2024 Census gazetteer; outfitters from the DORA licence data; other services from store locators and Yellow Pages listings. Checked November 5, 2026.
Teller County shooters: ranges and match dates
Teller County counts 1 range, all clubs, shops or private grounds.
El Paso County has the CPW-listed range closest to Teller County: Cheyenne Mountain State Park Archery Range, 22 miles off. Details
Ranges from the CPW Shooting Range Finder, ranges’ own sites and directory listings, checked November 5, 2026.
Teller County legal shooting light
The sun rises about twenty minutes later at Grand Junction than at Burlington, so use the times worked out for Teller County.
| Day | Marker | Sun up | Sun down | Elk and deer | Turkey and ducks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Pronghorn archery opens | 6:14 a.m. | 7:58 p.m. | 5:44 a.m. to 8:28 p.m. | 5:44 a.m. to 7:58 p.m. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Archery elk/deer opens | 6:30 a.m. | 7:32 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. to 8:02 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. to 7:32 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Muzzleloader opens | 6:38 a.m. | 7:16 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 7:46 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 7:16 p.m. |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Duck season opens | 6:57 a.m. | 6:42 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 7:12 p.m. | 6:27 a.m. to 6:42 p.m. |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Second rifle opens | 7:18 a.m. | 6:12 p.m. | 6:48 a.m. to 6:42 p.m. | 6:48 a.m. to 6:12 p.m. |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Lion season opens | 6:52 a.m. | 4:43 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 5:13 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 4:43 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:15 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure and the Small Game and Waterfowl brochure; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Mountain Time); checked November 5, 2026. Legal hours for every county.



Teller County quick answers
What are the 2026-27 duck dates for Teller County?
Mountain/Foothills zone: October 3 to November 29, 2026; December 25, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Can I hunt doves in Teller County?
Yes, September 1 to November 29, 2026, statewide.
What is the best elk unit in Teller County?
By 2024 harvest, GMU 581 (196 elk, 13% success).
How many acres of SWA land lie in Teller County?
About 8,625 on the CPW layer.
Which of the four CPW regions includes Teller County?
The Southeast Region, served from Colorado Springs.
May I put out salt or grain for deer in Teller County?
No. Hunting big game over bait, salt and grain included, is illegal; ordinary agricultural salt blocks are excepted.
How are sheep licenses drawn for Teller County?
By weighted points after three preference points.
How many game management units cover Teller County?
3: GMUs 511, 581, 59.
Do I need the draw to hunt elk in Teller County?
Not for the OTC rows; limited hunt codes still need a drawn or leftover license.
Which Teller County GMUs have the elk point rule?
GMUs 511, 581, 59.
Is deer CWD testing required in Teller County?
No, there is no mandatory deer testing in 2026.
Answers from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure, the Small Game and Waterfowl brochure, the Turkey brochure, the Mountain Lion brochure, orange rule, Sunday hunting, hunter education, CPW records note and the sources above. Checked November 5, 2026.
Teller County trip reminders
This page covers the 2026-27 seasons only; where it and the CPW brochures differ, the brochures govern.
Sources: 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure, CPW hunting, Census and the sources in each section. Checked November 5, 2026.