2023 Hunting Dates

Applications For Draw Seasons and Species :

  • Primary draw:
    • Begins: March 1st
    • Deadline: April 4th
  • Secondary draw:
    • Begins: June 21st
    • Deadline: June 30th

Archery/ Muzzle Loader: DRAW

  • Full Season Dates: September 2-30
Slot AvailabilityArrival DateHunt DaysDeparture Date
Week 1Fri, Sept. 1stSept. 2-6Thur, Sept. 7th
Week 2 (Muzzle loader)Fri, Sept. 8thSept. 9-13Thur, Sept. 14th
Week 3 Fri, Sept. 15thSept. 16-20Thur, Sept. 21st
Week 4Fri, Sept. 22thSept. 23-27Thur, Sept. 28th
*Additional days possible based on availability. Extra charges apply.

Rifle:

  • 1st Rifle Season Dates: October 14-18
  • 2nd Rifle Season Dates: October 28 – November 5
  • 3rd Rifle Season Dates: November 11-17
  • 4th Rifle Season Dates: November 22-26
Slot AvailabilityArrival DateHunt DaysDeparture Date
1st Rifle Season (Draw)Fri, Oct. 13Oct. 14-18Thur, Oct. 19th
2nd Rifle Season (OTC)Fri, Oct. 27thOct. 28-Nov. 1Thur, Nov. 2nd
3rd Rifle Season (OTC)Fri, Nov. 10thNov. 11-15Thur, Nov. 16th
4th Rifle Season (Draw)Tue, Nov. 21st Nov. 22-26Mon, Nov. 27th
*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 4th 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.


2023 License Fees

ELKResidentNonresident
Adult$62.72
Youth$17.57
Bull/Fishing Combo*$760.99
Either-sex/Fishing Combo*$760.99
Cow/Fishing Combo*$760.99
Youth/Fishing Combo*$116.50
License Fees are according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2023 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

2022 Hunt Codes


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