When is elk season in Colorado Unit 58?

Colorado Unit 58 has several 2026 elk seasons. A female rifle season runs September 1, 2026–January 31, 2027, while archery is September 2–30 and muzzleloader is September 12–20. Other bull, cow, male, and female rifle windows are October 14–18, October 24–November 1, November 7–15, and November 18–22, depending on the license.

What license or permit do I need to hunt elk in Colorado Unit 58?

You need the Elk License that applies to your hunt in Colorado Unit 58. Both residents and nonresidents use hunt-specific Elk Licenses, and the exact code and restrictions vary by season and opportunity.

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Colorado Elk Game Management Unit 58

Plan an elk hunt in Colorado Game Management Unit 58. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.

Last updated October 26, 2026 by Aricin Rotarius

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Unit 58 Elk Hunt - Mtns, Valleys, Ponds & Pike National Forest

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Colorado Elk Opportunities in Unit 58

Cow

September 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R	Land: Private Land Only

Female

September 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R	Land: Private Land Only List B

Archery — Limited Resident & Nonresident Licenses

September 2, 2026 – September 30, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Either	Archery	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-E-057-O1-A	—

Muzzleloader Elk — Limited Licenses

September 12, 2026 – September 20, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Antlerless	Muzzleloader	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O1-M	List A.
Bull	Muzzleloader	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O1-M	List A.

Bull

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Bull	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R	—

Cow

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R	—

Female

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R	List A

Male

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Male	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R	List A

Bull

October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Bull	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R	—

Cow

October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R	—

Female

October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R	List A

Male

October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Male	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R	List A

Bull

November 7, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Bull	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R	—

Cow

November 7, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R	—

Female

November 7, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R	List A

Male

November 7, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Male	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R	List A

Bull

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Bull	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R	—

Cow

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Cow	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R	—

Female

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Female	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R	List A

Male

November 18, 2026 – November 22, 2026

Opportunity	Method	Availability	License or Permit	Additional Details
Male	Rifle	Resident: — Nonresident: —	Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R	List A

License and Permit Options

Elk License: E-E-057-O1-A

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-E-057-O1-A	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-E-057-O1-A	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-E-057-O1-A	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-E-057-O1-A	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-F-057-O1-M

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-M	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-M	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-M	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-M	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-F-057-O1-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-F-057-O2-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-F-057-O3-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-F-057-O4-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-F-057-P5-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-M-057-O1-M

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-M	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-M	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-M	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-M	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-M-057-O1-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-M-057-O2-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-M-057-O3-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07

Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R

License	Residency	Eligibility	Availability	Price
Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R	Resident	Ages 18–63	—	$70.40
Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R	Resident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$20.30
Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R	Nonresident	—	—	$845.16
Elk License: E-M-057-O4-R	Nonresident	Ages 12–17; Youth hunters	—	$130.07