2026  LICENSE INFORMATION
 1st rifle season, archery and muzzleloader elk licenses for our hunting area, (GMU 12) are limited and issued through the draw.  2nd and 3rd rifle seasons offer unlimited over-the-counter bull elk licenses. 

All cow elk licenses are issued through the draw.  All mule deer licenses are issued through the draw. 

No preference points are required to draw a bull elk license for 1st rifle.  Non-resident archery elk licenses require a minimum of 4 preference points to be eligible to draw.  Muzzleloader either-sex elk licenses require a minimum of 8 preference points for a non-resident to be eligible to draw.  Muzzleloader antlerless (cow) elk licenses for a non-resident can be drawn with zero preference points.

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.
   2026 license fees will not be finalized by Colorado Parks and Wildlife until mid to late February 2026.  Once that information is available, we will update our website. Change for 2026 with 2nd rifle season and 3rd rifle season going back to over-the-counter licenses for bull elk.

Below is 2025 license information. 
2025 License information 
  • The following license fees are for non-resident licenses for 2025. 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 $101.54, or a Turkey license which is $188.86.
  • ​2025 Bull Elk, $825.03, (Youth $126.18)
    • Preference points not required to draw a bull elk license for 1st rifle, 2nd rifle or 3rd rifle seasons.
    • Preference points are required for archery (4 point minimum), muzzleloader (8 point minimum)
    • 2025 Cow Elk, $825.03, (Youth $126.18)
      • Draw for all seasons
      • Preference points required for cow tags for all rifle seasons.
    • ​2025 Mule Deer, $494.47, (Youth $126.18) 
      • 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
    • 2025 Bear, $294.75  Youth non-resident $61.46

​2026 DRAW DEADLINE IS APRIL 7, 2026  Applications will be available March 1st.  Results will be posted between May 27 - 30

LIMITED LICENSES
On-line or phone applications only with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.  800/244-5613 www.cpw.state.co.us
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,  business check or money order. A 25% deposit is required to reserve a future year 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]