How the Colorado draw works
Highest point holders draw first. Your points guarantee you'll draw before anyone with fewer points.
Pure preference points, weighted system for moose/sheep/goat.
- You will draw before anyone with fewer points than you.
- Building points over time can guarantee eventual success in some hunts.
- Track point creep in target units to estimate realistic wait time.
See the methodology for how odds are computed from official Colorado draw reports.
Draw odds by species
Unit-by-unit odds, points to draw, and harvest stats for every Colorado species.
What can you draw with your points?
Hunts where the latest draw reached applicants at or below each point level.
| Species | Your points | 0 pts | 3 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn Antelope | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Bear | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mule Deer | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Elk | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Mountain Goat | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Moose | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Bighorn Sheep (Desert) | Random draw — points don't apply. Every applicant has the same odds. | |||||
| Bighorn Sheep (Rocky Mountain) | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
| Turkey | Point thresholds not published for the latest resident draw. | |||||
Counts are hunt codes drawable at each point level in the most recent published draw (data 2021–2026) — thresholds move year to year, so treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Track your balances on your profile to fill in the “your points” column.
Colorado application deadlines
All states2027 deadlines for Colorado haven't been published yet — check the official application page. Last season's dates are the best guide until then.