Guides · Feral hog laws by state · Checked September 30, 2026
Feral hog laws in Colorado
In Colorado, feral hogs are a terrestrial invasive species under state wildlife rules: they can be taken year-round, day or night, in any number and without a license. CPW says feral hogs are illegal to possess or import, releasing hogs is illegal, and every sighting should be reported right away.
The rules at a glance
- Legal status
- Invasive species. Illegal to possess or import. source
- Season
- Year-round, by any method allowed for big or small game. Colorado's wildlife rules list the feral hog as a terrestrial invasive species, and this is the rule for those species. source
- License
- None. No license is required to hunt or take terrestrial invasive species, a list that includes the feral hog. Commercial hunting of them is prohibited, and no one may be paid for hunting them. source
- Bag limit
- None. Terrestrial invasive species, feral hogs included, may be taken in any number. source
- Trapping
- Not stated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Moving live hogs
- Intentionally releasing hogs to the wild is illegal. source
- Night hunting
- Allowed, with artificial light and night vision equipment, under the rule for terrestrial invasive species, feral hogs included. source
- Eradication or bounty
- The rules declare feral hogs detrimental to Colorado's wildlife and habitat: CPW or its authorized agents may seize, capture or destroy them wherever they are found. No bounty is described. source
What makes Colorado different
CPW says feral hogs have been observed in very small numbers in the state's southeast, along the Cimarron River.
Where to report hogs
Report any feral hog sighting to Colorado Parks and Wildlife right away. CPW's invasive wildlife page also has a “File a Report” form for any invasive species.
Every state also has a USDA Wildlife Services office. The federal feral swine program (Squeal on Pigs!) links to yours.
Knowing the rules is half of it
Whether you hunt, trap or call it in, it helps to know what is actually on your land.
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Sources
Checked against these official pages on September 30, 2026. Due for a re-check by September 30, 2027.
Rules next door
This guide is informational. Wildlife and animal-health rules change and can vary by county. Always confirm current rules with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before acting.