NewsCovering Colorado

Actions

Pronghorn hunting on Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon paused due to government shutdown

Pronghorn
Posted
and last updated

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.

___

24 Fire caused by vehicle malfunction, Fort Carson officials host town hall

Tuesday night, Fort Carson held a town hall for residents affected by this wildfire.

24 Fire caused by vehicle malfunction, Fort Carson officials host town hall

News Tips
What should KOAA5 cover? Is there a story, topic, or issue we should revisit? Have a story you believe should make the light of day? Let our newsroom know with the contact form below.

____

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.