Applications For Draw Seasons and Species :

  • Primary draw:
    • Begins: March 1st
    • Deadline: April 2nd
  • Secondary draw:
    • Begins: June 20th
    • Deadline: June 28th

Archery/ Muzzle Loader: DRAW

  • Full Season Dates: September 2-30
Slot AvailabilityArrival DateHunt DaysDeparture Date
Week 1 Archery Sept. 4thSept. 3-9 Sept. 10th
Muzzleloader Sept. 11thSept. 10-16 Sept. 17th
Week 3 Archery (Booked Out) Sept. 18Sept. 19-13 Sept 24
Week 4 Archery Sept. 25thSept. 26-30 Oct. 1st
*Additional days possible based on availability. Extra charges apply.

Rifle:

  • 1st Rifle Season Dates: October 14-18 (Draw)
  • 2nd Rifle Season Dates: October 24 – November 1
  • 3rd Rifle Season Dates: November 7-15
  • 4th Rifle Season Dates: November 18-22 (Draw)
Slot AvailabilityArrival DateHunt DaysDeparture Date
1st Rifle Season (Draw) Oct. 13thOct. 14-18 Oct. 19th
2nd Rifle Season (OTC) Oct. 23thOct. 24-Oct 28Oct. 29
3rd Rifle Season (OTC) Nov. 6thNov. 7-11Nov. 12th
4th Rifle Season (Draw)Nov. 17thNov. 18-22 Nov. 23th
*Hunting package includes 5 days of hunting. Additional days available. Extra charges apply.

Please note:

~From our ranch we hunt both
Area Units 80 & 81

~If you would like to hunt Deer or Bear at the same time as you hunt Elk that is just fine with us. There is no added charge as far as we are concerned. However you do have to draw for these tags. The deadline for the draw is the 2nd of April.

~ For the draw seasons. In order to make certain your group is not split in the draw you will need to fill out a group application when you apply for your license.


2024 License Fees

ELKResidentNonresident
Adult$66.12
Youth$18.45
Bull/Fishing Combo*$803.39
Either-sex/Fishing Combo*$803.39
Cow/Fishing Combo*$803.39
Youth/Fishing Combo*$122.91
License Fees are according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2024 Big Game requirements. All prices include a 25-cent search-and-rescue fee, a $1.50 fee for the Wildlife Education Fund, if applicable.
Youth ages 12-17
*Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo licenses is good through March 31, 2025.

Hunt Draw Codes


For more information, visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. Helpful reading material: “Big Game Brochure”

2026 Hunting Dates

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