Colorado elk season 2026-27 Open
Elk season in Colorado is open now, closes Nov 15, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 2, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 | Closed closed |
| First Rifle | Statewide | Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Fourth Rifle | Statewide | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | Opens soon opens in 4 days |
| Second Rifle | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Third Rifle | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | Open open, closes tomorrow |
Elk hunting in Colorado runs from Sep 2, 2026 (Archery) to Nov 22, 2026 (Fourth Rifle) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Nov 15, 2026.
Statewide seasons: archery Sep 2, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026; first rifle Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, CPW 2026 Big Game Hunting Brochure, page 45 (page). Read today.