The 2020 Colorado Hunting Season will be here before you know it. The deadline for the Secondary Big Game Draw is coming up fast. The Secondary Draw deadline is July 7, 2020 at 8:00 PM Mountain Time. This Secondary Draw replaces the Leftover Draw for 2020. If you are interested in hunting Elk, Deer, Bear or Pronghorn you need to submit your application before the deadline.
Colorado offers some of the best Big Game Hunting Adventures in North America. Elk, Deer, Bear and Pronghorn are all plentiful in Colorado. Proper planning is key to a successful Big Game Hunt. Colorado Parks and Wildlife help hunters responsibly harvest game in the state. For complete information on the Secondary Big Game Draw follow this link below to their website.
Colorado Secondary Big Game Draw Changes
This new draw system offers two additional species compared to last year, Bear and Pronghorn. Also, new for this year if you did not participate in the primary draw you can still submit an application for this secondary draw. Youth hunters also have an increased chance of getting selected for the draw. All youth applications will be processed before the system continues to the adult applications.
Several policies remain the same from the old leftover draw system. For example you will still have to pay the application fee whether you receive a draw or not. You must also possess a qualifying Colorado license.
Colorado Leftover Day
If there are any remaining licenses not granted during the Primary and Secondary Draw processes they will be available on Leftover Day. These will be available on the leftover list beginning August 6, 2020 at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.
Big Game Hunting in Colorado offers the hunter amazing opportunities to bag a trophy. Not to mention the memorable experience of spending time in the great outdoors with friends and family. Don’t forget the 2020 Secondary Draw is coming to a close so get your applications in before the deadline.
