Western Colorado Outfitters 970-249-8877

If any of you have read the hunting regulations for Colorado I am sure that you may be overwhelmed with the choices and seasons available - Draw, over the counter, Elk only draw, Combo, Deer Draw etc..... I will try to explain how the tags work in my area.

Hunting Colorado is great because you can still buy over the counter tags !

Some notes first:
*** Cow tags are not extras. You can hunt either a Bull or Cow not both.

*** Drawing is in the first week of April, call me well before then if you intend to hunt a draw season. I will help you with the application either on-line or paper form. You can apply on line until the night before if you are booking late. Don't Wait !

*** Bear tags are available for most seasons. If you would like a tag in addition to your Elk or Deer let me know when you book your hunt. Bear tags are limited first come first serve. I will wait in line at the DOW and buy you one. We cannot bait in Colorado. This will be a spot and stalk hunt.





Archery:

Elk tags are over the counter either - sex. No cow only tags are available
Deer tags are by draw. Usually takes 0-1 point to draw. Buck tags only.


Muzzleloader:

This is a popular season and therefore a little harder to draw.

Bull Elk tags are by draw, unit specific. Usually takes 3-4 points.
Cow Elk tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with no points.
Mule Deer tags are by draw, unit specific. Usually takes 4-5 points.



Rifle Season:

1st Season Bull tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with no points.
1st Season Cow tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with no points.
There is no 1st season for Mule Deer

2nd Season Bull tags are over the counter !
2nd Season Cow tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with no points.
2nd Season Mule Deer Buck tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with 3-4 points.

3rd Season Bull tags are over the counter !
3rd Season Cow tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with no points.
3rd Season Mule Deer Buck tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with 5-6 points.

4th Season Mule Deer Buck tags are by draw, unit specific. Can draw with 10+ points.
***( This is a special late season hunt. Only 1 or 2 tags are available for the whole unit. Call me if you can draw of if you drew a tag )***

There are sometimes leftover cow tags. Call if you are interested and I can check availability. These can be in addition to a Bull tag also.

Landowner Vouchers: These are special permits that allow you to buy a Buck tag without any points and without using any points that you have. The vouchers are not tags, your tag will be purchased separately. Call early if you are interested so I can arrange it with one of the local landowners.

If you have questions about any of these options please give me a call.
Eric / 970-249-8877