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Colorado Elk Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Plains
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Rifle
Archery
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Muzzleloader
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First Rifle
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Rifle
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Second Rifle
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Third Rifle
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Fourth Rifle
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Colorado Elk Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk License | — | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | $20.30 |
| Elk License | — | Ages 18–63 | $70.40 |
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk bull/fishing combo | — | — | $845.16 |
Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo licenses is good through March 31, 2027. | |||
| Elk cow/fishing combo | — | — | $845.16 |
Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo licenses is good through March 31, 2027. | |||
| Elk either-sex/fishing combo | — | — | $845.16 |
Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo licenses is good through March 31, 2027. | |||
| Elk youth/fishing combo | — | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | $130.07 |
Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo licenses is good through March 31, 2027. | |||
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