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Book your next Colorado Elk 3 hunt with LandTrust, the best way to hunt private land.

For elk hunters looking for new opportunities in 3, LandTrust.com makes it easy to connect directly with landowners and book elk hunts. Unlike expensive annual leases, guided hunts, or door knocking, LandTrust makes accessing private land for elk hunting simple.

Find Hunts in Unit 3

Only 4 Hunts Offered

Special Big Game Combo Hunt | Mule Deer AND Elk in CO GMU 3

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $500 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

Only 1 Hunt Offered

Cow Elk Hunt 10/25/25 – 11/29/25

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $225 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Site(s)

1 of 4 Booked

3rd Rifle Elk Hunt 11/7/26 – 11/15/26

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $325 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

Only 4 Hunts Offered

4th Rifle Elk Hunt 11/18/26 – 11/22/26

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $325 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

Only 4 Hunts Offered

Black Powder Elk 9/12/26 and 9/20/26

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $325 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

Sold Out

1st Rifle Elk Hunt (Limited) 10/14/26 – 10/16/26

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $325 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

Sold Out

Archery Elk 9/2/2026 to 9/30/2026.

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $325 / Guest

1 Guest

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

Sold Out

2nd Rifle Elk Hunt 10/24/26 – 11/1/26

575 Acres at Anderson's Little Snake River Ranch | Elk & Mule Deer in Craig, CO

Starting Price $325 / Guest

2 Guests

1 Day

Lodging

RV Friendly

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Colorado Elk Hunting Opportunities in Unit 3

Archery — Limited Nonresident Licenses

September 2, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Archery	—	Elk License: E-E-003-V1-A	Eligibility: General List A

Archery — Limited Resident & Nonresident Licenses

September 2, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either	Archery	—	Elk License: E-E-003-P1-A	Land: Private Land Only

Over-the-Counter Either-Sex Elk Archery

September 2, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Archery	OTC	Elk License: E-E-000-U1-A	Eligibility: General Licenses are unlimited in number and available over the counter, on sale starting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 4. Not available through the draws. Hunting on Unit 82 public lands only; Unit 851 except on Bosque del Oso SWA.

Muzzleloader — Limited Licenses

September 12, 2026 – September 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Muzzleloader	—	Elk License: E-F-003-O1-M	List A
Either-sex	Muzzleloader	—	Elk License: E-E-003-O1-M	List A

Cow

October 3, 2026 – October 7, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-004-W5-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Visitainer Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

October 3, 2026 – October 7, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-004-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Visitainer Ranch. List A. Additional dates listed: Dec. 18–22.

Either-sex

October 7, 2026 – October 11, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-P1-R	Land: Private Land Only Unit 3; List A List A; Unit 214 List A; Unit 301 List A; Unit 441

Female

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-O1-R	Unit 3; List A List A; Unit 214 List A; Unit 301 List A; Unit 441

New Either

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
New Either	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-O1-R	Unit 3; List A

Rifle — Limited Licenses

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-O1-R	List A; Unit 301; New List A; Unit 441; New

Cow

October 24, 2026 – October 28, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-005-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Snake River Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

October 24, 2026 – October 28, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-005-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Snake River Ranch. List A. Additional dates listed: Dec. 12–16.

Female

October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-O2-R	Unit 3; List A List A; Unit 301

Second Season

October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Bull	Rifle	OTC	Elk License: E-M-000-U2-R	Over-the-counter, unlimited number. Not available through the draw. Unit 82 valid on public lands only. Units 851 and 861 valid except on Bosque del Oso SWA.

Female

October 24, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-P5-R	Land: Private Land Only Unit 3; List B List B; Unit 301 List B; Unit 441

Female

November 7, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-O3-R	Unit 3; List A List A; Unit 301

Third Season

November 7, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Bull	Rifle	OTC	Elk License: E-M-000-U3-R	Over-the-counter, unlimited number. Not available through the draw. Valid units same as second season. Unit 82 valid on public lands only. Units 851 and 861 valid except on Bosque del Oso SWA.

Either-sex

November 17, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-301-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Lay Creek Ranch. List A. Additional dates listed: Jan. 9–13.

Female

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-O4-R	Unit 3; List A List A; Unit 301 List A; Unit 441

New Either

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
New Either	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-O4-R	Unit 3; List A

Rifle — Limited Licenses

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-O4-R	List A; Unit 301; New

Cow

November 28, 2026 – December 2, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-214-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Blue Sage Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

November 28, 2026 – December 2, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-214-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Blue Sage Ranch. List A.
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-004-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Four Mile Ranch. List A. Additional dates listed: Jan. 2–6.

Either-sex

November 28, 2026 – December 7, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-441-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Agner Mountain Ranch. List A. Hunting rules differ for every ranch.

Late

December 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-L1-R	Unit 3; List A List A; Unit 301; Late

Cow

December 5, 2026 – December 9, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-441-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Agner Mountain Ranch. List A.
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-214-W4-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Blue Sage Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 5, 2026 – December 9, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-214-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Blue Sage Ranch. List A.

Cow

December 12, 2026 – December 16, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-441-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Agner Mountain Ranch. List A.
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-005-W4-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Snake River Ranch. List A.
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-004-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Visitainer Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 12, 2026 – December 16, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-005-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Snake River Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 12, 2026 – December 21, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-004-W3-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Visitainer Ranch. List A.

Cow

December 18, 2026 – December 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-004-W3-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Visitainer Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 18, 2026 – December 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-004-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Visitainer Ranch. List A.

Cow

December 19, 2026 – December 23, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-004-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Four Mile Ranch. List A. Additional dates listed: Jan. 2–6.
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-441-W3-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Agner Mountain Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 19, 2026 – December 23, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-W3-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 19, 2026 – December 26, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-W1-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.

Cow

December 26, 2026 – December 30, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-W3-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

December 26, 2026 – December 30, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-003-W3-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.

Cow

January 2, 2027 – January 6, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-003-W5-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Buck Mountain Ranch. List A.
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-004-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Four Mile Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

January 2, 2027 – January 6, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-004-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Four Mile Ranch. List A.

Cow

January 9, 2027 – January 13, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-301-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Lay Creek Ranch. List A.

Either-sex

January 9, 2027 – January 13, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either-sex	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-E-301-W2-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Lay Creek Ranch. List A.

Cow

January 16, 2027 – January 20, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	—	Elk License: E-F-301-W4-R	Eligibility: General Ranching for Wildlife — Lay Creek Ranch. List A.

License and Permit Options

Elk License: E-E-000-U1-A

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-003-O1-M

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-E-003-O1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-E-003-O4-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-E-003-P1-A

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-E-003-P1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-E-003-V1-A

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-E-003-W1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-003-W3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-004-W1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-004-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-004-W3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-005-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-214-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-301-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-E-441-W1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-003-L1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-O1-M

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-O1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-O2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-O3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-O4-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-P5-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07
Nonresident	—	—	$845.16

Elk License: E-F-003-W1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-003-W3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-003-W5-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-004-W1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-004-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-004-W3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-004-W5-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-005-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-005-W4-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-214-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-214-W4-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-301-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-301-W4-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-441-W1-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-441-W2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-F-441-W3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40

Elk License: E-M-000-U2-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$130.07
Nonresident	—	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$845.16

Elk License: E-M-000-U3-R

Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$20.30
Resident	Ages 18–63	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$70.40
Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$130.07
Nonresident	—	OTCAvailable August 4, 2026	$845.16