7 licensed outfitters guide turkey hunts in San Juan Mountains. Season dates below come from the Colorado wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Colorado turkey season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring est. | April 11, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Spring 2026 season dates shown; 2027 spring dates were not yet published as of 2026-09-05. Over-the-counter licenses valid in OTC units; limited licenses by draw (application deadline early February). Bearded turkeys only. |
| Fall | September 1, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | Fall season runs Sept. 1-Oct. 23 east of I-25 (except GMU 140) and Sept. 1-Oct. 4 west of I-25 and GMU 140. Either-sex. |
| Late | December 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Late season, beardless turkeys only; private-land-only limited licenses plus over-the-counter beardless licenses in listed units. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 2026 Big Game, Turkey, and Small Game and Waterfowl brochures on September 5, 2026.Source: cpw.widen.net/s/dm7sggcmdk/colorado-turkey-hunting-brochure Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Turkey outfitters in San Juan Mountains
San Juan Outfitting is a full-service wilderness operation that provides elite access to the rugged San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies. Operating under a long-standing U.S. Forest Service permit, Jesse Bauer’s team specializes in deep-woods adventures …
Bighorn Sheep · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
High Mountain Hunts (HMH) is a premier big game guide service specializing in high-altitude adventures within the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. Operating under special use permits, Nick Maragas and his team focus on providing elite fair-chase hunts …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
At Highlands Unlimited, Inc., we specialize in true wilderness drop camp hunting adventures deep in the stunning San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. Our camps are nestled within the remote Piedra Primitive Area—where no motorized vehicles are …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Lobo Outfitters, LLC offers guided and non-guided hunts in Southwest Colorado. During the summer months, we offer fishing and camping adventures creating vivid, lasting memories for the whole family. Opportunities to experience God’s country high-above-it-all …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Backcountry Outfitters is a full-service guide operation that holds special use permits for the San Juan National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and the Piedra Primitive Area. These permits allow Justin and his team to lead expeditions into some of the most …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
Sundown Outfitters and Rio Grande Outfitters operate year-round in the rugged backcountry of southwest Colorado, offering guided hunts and wilderness experiences across the San Juan, Rio Grande, and Weminuche National Forests, as well as the South San Juan and …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Elk Heart Outfitters operates in Southwest Colorado in Units 77 and 78 in the remote and rugged terrain of the San Juan National Forest. Our mission is to provide safe and memorable backcountry experiences rooted in traditional Western values. We deliver …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
7 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Professional and Occupational Licenses on September 5, 2026.Source: data.colorado.gov/resource/7s5z-vewr.json Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a turkey tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in San Juan Mountains
- Colorado turkey hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.