Where is GMU 22 Colorado?
Colorado Elk Unit 22 (RIO BLANCO & GARFIELD COS.) bounded on N by White River; on E by Colo. 13/789; on S by White River-Colorado River divide; on W by Rio Blanco CRs 26, 103, Monument Gulch Road, Colo.
What units are OTC elk in Colorado?
There is a question of what to do about the private land only OTC units (4, 5, 12, 23, 24, 32, 33 and 441). Since most first-time DIY elk hunters and non-resident hunters usually hunt on public land, I omit these units from the data in Table 1 and these units are not shown on Maps 1 or 3.
What are the dates for elk hunting in Colorado?
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| Hunt | Dates |
|---|---|
| Colorado Early Rifle Elk Hunt | October 1st – 11th |
| Colorado First Rifle Elk Hunt | October 16th – 20th |
| Colorado Second Rifle Elk Hunt | October 30th – November 7th |
| Colorado Third Rifle Elk Hunt | November 13th – 19th |
Where are the elk in Colorado?
Colorado’s largest elk herds occur west of the Continental Divide. Colorado’s highest elk densities generally occur in association with aspen, oakbrush, and mountain shrub habitats. Public-land hunting opportunities span everything from remote wilderness areas to heavily-roaded forests and rangelands.
When can you buy over the counter elk tags in Colorado?
When Can I Purchase Over the Counter Licenses? OTC licenses in 2021 will go on sale August 3rd. However, these licenses are unlimited, so you don’t have to worry about them selling out. Licenses can be purchased from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website prior to your hunt.
What month is elk season in Colorado?
Colorado Elk Seasons
| Archery | Sept. 2-30 |
|---|---|
| Muzzleloaders | Sept. 11-19 |
| Rifle | Oct. 16-20, Oct. 30-Nov. 7, Nov. 13-19 and Nov. 24-28 |
What Colorado hunting season is it right now?
| Archery | |
|---|---|
| Deer/elk (west of I-25 and Unit 140) | Sept. 2–30* |
| Combined limited deer/elk (4th season) | Nov. 24–28 |
| Plains deer (east of I-25, except Unit 140) | Oct. 30–Nov. 9 |
| Late plains deer (east of I-25, except Unit 140) | Dec. 1–14 |
What is the best unit to hunt elk in Colorado?
Always carry pepper or bear spray when going into woods with bear population.
Where do you find elk in Colorado?
Colorado’s largest elk herds occur west of the Continental Divide.
What is the population of elk in Colorado?
Colorado’s statewide elk population, the largest in the United States, peaked in 2001 at 305,000 animals. The statewide 2018 post-hunt population objective range is 233,000-282,000. The 2018 post-hunt estimate was 287,000, up slightly from 282,000 in 2017.
What is the size of a Colorado elk?
Elk have thick bodies with slender legs and short tails. They have a shoulder height of 0.75–1.5 m (2 ft 6 in–4 ft 11 in) with a nose-to-tail length of 1.6–2.7 m (5 ft 3 in–8 ft 10 in). Males are larger and weigh 178–497 kg (392–1,096 lb) while females weigh 171–292 kg (377–644 lb).