2025  LICENSE INFORMATION
NEW for the 2025 season:  all elk and mule deer licenses in our hunting area (GMU 12) will be limited (draw) licenses. 

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1949, must have completed an approved hunter education course or bowhunter education course sanctioned by a state before applying for or purchasing a license. Colorado honors hunter education courses from other states.
   The 2025 Season license fees have not yet been established.  Below are the 2024 license fees.  We will update our site once Colorado establishes the 2025 season information.
2024 License information 

• The following license fees are for non-resident licenses for 2024. All license applicants must first purchase a qualifying license.  A qualifying license for a non-resident is either an Annual Small Game license which is $98.92, or a Turkey license which is $183.94.
  • 2024 Bull Elk, $803.39, Youth: $122.91
    • Draw for archery, muzzleloader 
    • Draw for 1st rifle
    • NEW FOR 2025 season: 2nd rifle & 3rd rifle will not be OTC.   Limited licenses only for Second and Third rifle seasons.
    • Preference points are required for archery (4 point minimum), muzzleloader (7 point minimum)
    • Preference points recommended for all rifle seasons.
  • 2024 Cow Elk, $803.39, Youth: $122.91
    • Draw for all seasons
    • Preference points required for all rifle seasons.
  • ​2024 Mule Deer, $481.52, Youth: $112.91
    • Preference points are required for archery,  muzzleloader, 2nd rifle and 3rd rifle seasons 
    • Draw for all seasons
    • 1st Rifle does not offer Mule Deer licenses
  • 2024 Bear, $251.75  Youth non-resident $59.89

2025 DRAW DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2025  Applications become available March 1st.  Results will be posted between May 28 - 31st

LIMITED LICENSES
On-line or phone applications only with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.  800/244-5613, 303/297-1192.  www.cpw.state.co.us


PREFERENCE POINTS
Several hunts in our area require preference points.  Increase your odds to draw a future license and start gaining preference points now.

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HUNTING DEPOSIT POLICY

• For current year hunts a fifty (50%) percent deposit is required upon booking with the balance of fifty (50%) percent due by July 1st. Deposits are payable by personal check,  money order or certified funds. A 25% deposit is required to reserve a future hunt.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Unless specified otherwise in your contract, any cancellation notice received prior to February 1st will receive a refund less a $500.00 administrative fee per client. Cancellations received after February 1 will NOT receive a refund. Every effort will be made to re-book and if successful, you will receive a refund of monies paid less a $500 per client re-booking fee. No refunds or credit shall be given for early departure or late arrivals on any hunt. Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by either  Federal Express or US Postal Service. Individual contracts may differ.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• During your hunt you will be staying in a wall tent.
• There are several lodging facilities in Craig for the night before your hunt starts.  Reservations are recommended for hunting season as they book up quickly.

MISCELLANEOUS

• We do not allow consumption of alcohol while on the trail or while hunting. Only after all firearms are unloaded and stowed is it permitted. Clients must provide their own alcoholic beverages.
• Wilderness travel and regulations along with basic horsemanship instruction will be discussed prior to leaving on a trip.
• These practices are implemented for the safety of all concerned.

References are available upon request

CALL 970-942-7143 for questions or email us at:
[email protected]