FORT CARSON, Colo. (KOAA) — Pronghorn hunting on Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon has been paused due to the federal government shutdown.
CPW is offering a full refund and preference point restoration to all affected license holders for the upcoming pronghorn season starting October 4, 2025.
Hunting licenses must be returned to a CPW office in person, or license holders must complete an Application for License Refund to be postmarked before or on October 4.
Affected hunt codes include the following:
- AM059O1R
- AF059O1R
- AM142O1R
- AF142O1R
For more information, you can contact the CPW office in Colorado Springs at (719)227-5200 or the Pueblo office at (719)561-5300.
Other big game hunting seasons could be affected depending on the length of the government shutdown, according to CPW.
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