Colorado elk costs rise

[Ebert Alberts]

It is disheartening to hear that the costs of Colorado elk hunting are on the rise. For many hunters, elk hunting is not only a cherished tradition but also an opportunity to connect with nature and provide food for their families. However, with the increasing costs of licenses, tags, and other expenses, this beloved pastime may become less accessible for many.

It's important to recognize that the rise in costs is likely due to a variety of factors, including increased demand for licenses, wildlife conservation efforts, and other economic factors. While these factors are understandable, it's important that they don't price out hunters who may not be able to afford the higher costs.

 

[jlmatthew]

For folks bitching about the price, go hunt in a different state if its too much, pretty simple.

 

[WildWill]

It is disheartening to hear that the costs of Colorado elk hunting are on the rise. For many hunters, elk hunting is not only a cherished tradition but also an opportunity to connect with nature and provide food for their families. However, with the increasing costs of licenses, tags, and other expenses, this beloved pastime may become less accessible for many.

It's important to recognize that the rise in costs is likely due to a variety of factors, including increased demand for licenses, wildlife conservation efforts, and other economic factors. While these factors are understandable, it's important that they don't price out hunters who may not be able to afford the higher costs.

I find the price hike in milk, eggs, bread, and other essential goods far more disheartening. Residents certainly aren't priced out and as a NR we are not entitled to elk hunt every year or even every 10 years. Look around for other cow tags and you'll quickly find they're a similar price or much harder to draw then CO. My main complaint is that the extra money will go to the CPW who I have no faith in and most will probably go to crap like introducing wolves and not putting more elk on the mountain.

 

[jlmatthew]

I find the price hike in milk, eggs, bread, and other essential goods far more disheartening. Residents certainly aren't priced out and as a NR we are not entitled to elk hunt every year or even every 10 years. Look around for other cow tags and you'll quickly find they're a similar price or much harder to draw then CO. My main complaint is that the extra money will go to the CPW who I have no faith in and most will probably go to crap like introducing wolves and not putting more elk on the mountain.

I wish I could could trade you an elk tag in for a deer tag in Oklahoma! With our short crowded seasons, Colorado has taken the fun out of hunting here. Best hunt I had last year was chasing Whitetails in Kansas

 

[Archelk]

This thread is over a year old. However, my cousins and I are residents of NM and struck out on the elk draw. What would it cost us each to buy OTC elk tags and licenses in CO?

 

[Deleted member 52098]

This thread is over a year old. However, my cousins and I are residents of NM and struck out on the elk draw. What would it cost us each to buy OTC elk tags and licenses in CO?

Let Me Google That

For all those people that find it more convenient to bother you with their question than to google it for themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

Would lead you to…

Parks Passes

All Colorado state parks require an entrance pass for motor vehicles.

cpw.state.co.us

Cmon man…

Happy hunting

 

[Archelk]

Let Me Google That

For all those people that find it more convenient to bother you with their question than to google it for themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

Would lead you to…

Parks Passes

All Colorado state parks require an entrance pass for motor vehicles.

cpw.state.co.us

Cmon man…

Happy hunting

I done that as well. Just wanted to know if there where any hidden fees I didn’t find!

 

[Midwesterman]

At $803.39 in 2024, that's $2.20 a day of savings. That's less that the price of a gas station coffee and donut...Expensive, yes, but not too bad if you look at the daily breakdown.

 

[Archelk]

At $803.39 in 2024, that's $2.20 a day of savings. That's less that the price of a gas station coffee and donut...Expensive, yes, but not too bad if you look at the daily breakdown.

Hey, now that is an idea! I like your way of thinking! This fat guy I saw in the mirror this morning needs to skip the donut line anyways! Especially if I am going to hike over God's beautiful elk mountains!!

 

[schmalts]

At $803.39 in 2024, that's $2.20 a day of savings. That's less that the price of a gas station coffee and donut...Expensive, yes, but not too bad if you look at the daily breakdown.

Nah, that just ridiculous for a cow elk. I'll definitely buy beef instead. But that's just me. Run the numbers of how much meat you get, or don't get divided into that price. I'd still buy the bull tag but they can choke on that cow tag

 

[Buffs35]

Nah, that just ridiculous for a cow elk. I'll definitely buy beef instead. But that's just me. Run the numbers of how much meat you get, or don't get divided into that price. I'd still buy the bull tag but they can choke on that cow tag

If I based my hunting on price per pound, I'd never leave the house

 

[RSET]

For those hunting in Colorado, the price of Elk licenses have risen across the board. Bull Tags have risen by $60 to $760.99 and Cow tags are now the same price. That is a $234 increase for cow tags. I thought this was a misprint, but after speaking with a Colorado outfitter, this is a correct price. BTW...either sex is also $760.

Yes, this is why every NR should boycott OTC tags all together.