How could you not think of Rifle when you think of hunting?
White River National Forest is #3 -10 Best Public Lands for Elk Hunting
- Field & Stream (August 12, 2009)
Rifle Welcome’s Hunters!
Hunters will rendezvous in Rifle, Colorado at the Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce
Hunters' Hospitality & Information Center on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 19 - 21
and November 2 - 4
at the Garfield County Fairgrounds
Hunters from all over the nation will stop at the Rifle Hunters Information Center to have the opportunity to visit with representatives from the US Forest Service, BLM, Colorado State Parks, DOW and more! Hunters can get information on “where the deer & elk are”, hunting tips and tricks, lodging, restaurants and businesses that supply all their hunting gadgets and gear!
ATTENTION HUNTERS!!!
New Hunting Regulations for 2010 have just been announced
Rifle, Colorado welcomes hunters during all seasons! Duck or goose hunting on the Colorado River, pack in by horse or ATV to some of the best deer and elk hunting, or bring your dog to kick up a pheasant or two from the tall grass.
Rifle, Colorado is the gateway to the White River National Forest, all in which provide some of the best mule deer and elk hunting in the state of Colorado.
Big game areas 32, 33, and 42 are all within the Rifle area.
License Requirements
- You must have a license to hunt and you must carry your license with you at all time when you are hunting. To obtain a license click here to apply for a Colorado State Hunting License or contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW):(800) 244-5613 for more information.
- You can only hunt the animal, season and area which is stated on your license. Click here o see a complete listing of animals and season dates.
- Hunter's born on or after January 1, 1949 must have completed an approved hunter education course or bowhunter education course (for archery licenses only) sanctioned by a state before applying for or purchasing a license. You must present your hunter safety card when buying a license. Need to take a hunter safety course?
Find a hunter safety course at a place and time near you.
Still need more information? Request a copy of the Colorado Division of Wild Big Game Hunting Guide by filling out our "request information section" on this website and we would be happy to mail one to you.
