CO Mountain Lion Hunting

Colorado Mountain Lion Units & Season 2026

Mountain Lion season in Colorado runs Nov 23 – Mar 31 across 186 GMUs.

186 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Any Legal Weapon

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
GMU 1Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 10Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 100Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 101Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 102Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 103Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 104Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 105Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 106Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 107Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 109Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 11Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 110Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 111Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 112Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 113Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 114Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 115Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 116Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 117Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 118Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 119Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 12Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 120Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———
GMU 121Regular SeasonNov 23 — Mar 31———

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Mountain Lion in Colorado: FAQ

When is mountain lion season in Colorado?

Mountain Lion season in Colorado currently runs Nov 23 to Mar 31, across 186 season rows and 186 GMUs, split by weapon (Any Legal Weapon).

Where is the best place to hunt mountain lion in Colorado?

The best GMUs for mountain lion in Colorado depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Mountain Lion hunt in Colorado

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

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