Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are engaged in a one-on-one affair, and the only sounds to be heard are wild noises of the forest. If you believe ...

Colorado hunters and fishers can now apply for new opportunities as Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens up applications for its 2026 big game draw and for fishing licenses. Big game draw applications ...

Hunting season started in August for some big game species but the heart of the annual event, the major rifle seasons for deer and elk, are still to come. The buck deer season for most units runs from ...

Aug. 4: Remaining (leftover) limited licenses on sale online, in person and by phone, 9 a.m. Aug. 4: Over-the-counter licenses on sale, 9 a.m. Continuing this year, hunters must purchase a ...

This story, “Elk Hunting with the Crowds” was originally published in the October 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are ...