Nonresident otc Colorado elk tag

[Trapperkid]

My question is how do I obtain an over the counter elk tag for Colorado and how much would this cost. My brother is in the army and is getting restationed to Colorado Springs so if I can go see him and hunt elk I’d love to do that. Thanks for the help

 

[txhunter581]

You can get a bull OTC tag at any Walmart or other sporting goods store that sells licenses. $688 for a bull tag. For cow elk you have to apply in the drawing in March.

If you decide you want to go, you need to read the big game brochure

https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/Brochure/BigGame/biggame.pdf

 

[SIR_34:16]

I went on my first western hunt last September. It was a diy otc archery elk hunt in Colorado. I suggest you start by downloading the 2021 big game brochure off the CPW website and read, reread, and read it again. Having only hunted in PA, it was a little confusing at first. OTC tags don't go on sale until August. I ordered mine online as soon as they were available. Make sure you have your hunter ed card with you. If you get a bull or either sex tag, you are looking at a little over $700 by the time you buy all required licenses, stamps and fees. OTC cow tags are about $160 cheaper.

 

[Hpark3r]

Good info guys, thanks. My NM draw results were bright red again 😫

 

[RGARNER]

Definitely check ONx as well. There are a lot of tags in units that have very little public land.

 

[bluumoon]

You need Hunter Safety card on hand at all times while hunting