More Information on Colorado Elk Hunting Guides Trips Outfitters
Colorado elk Boone and Crockett record Colorado Elk scientific name is cervus elaphus.
Colorado elk population is currently estimated at approximately 305,000 animals. Due to several mild winters in succession, the Colorado Department of Wildlife has not met its objective in the last several years in harvesting elk. More cow elk and either sex tags are being issued to hunters to try and keep herd numbers down.
Colorado elk hunting during the rut is the preferred time of year to hunt elk. The elk usually begin to rut in mid to late September and continue for approximately one month. Archery and muzzleloader hunts coincide with the rut and Colorado hunting guides and outfitters offer some of the best elk rut hunts to be found.
Hunting styles and hunt dates for bowhunters,muzzleloaders and rifle hunters begin in late August and run through the month of December. Hunt dates vary from year to year so interested hunters should contact the Colorado Department of Wildlife for up to date regulations.
Colorado elk hunters clothing and footwear should include warm weather clothing with an emphasis on layers of high quality water wicking apparel. Rain gear is always a good idea to pack as afternoon thunderstorms are common in the mountains. Boots should be comfortable and preferably waterproof. they should offer good ankle support.
Colorado elk hunting physical requirements for hunters requires one to be in good enough shape to climb mountains in high altitude. Some Colorado elk hunting is done in lower terrain and doesnt require quite the physical fitness level to have an enjoyable hunt. Colorado elk hunting is often done in very unforgiving terrain making packing out a elk a real "gut check." Colorado hunting outfitters and guides normally utilize pack animals to assist in getting game back to camp.
Handicap hunters for Colorado elk hunters include mobility impaired hunting licenses. These licenses are available for those with a mobility impairment resulting from permanent medical conditions which makes it impossible for them to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife for details.
Resident and non resident licenses for elk hunters in Colorado are available through the Department of Wildlife drawing.Applications are completed by mail or online with deadlines usually being in early April and the actual drawing taking place in July.
Resident hunter safety requirements for elk hunters in Colorado requires all hunters born before January 1,1949 to have completed a Hunter Education course. The course can be from your state but you must have proof of completion.
Blaze orange (hunter safety orange) for Colorado elk hunting is 500 inches of blaze orange in the form of a cap/hat and a vest or the equivalent. Camo orange is illegal.