6 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Grand Mesa and the Western Slope. Season dates below come from the Colorado wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Colorado elk season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | September 2, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Statewide archery elk season. Over-the-counter archery licenses available for antlered and either-sex elk in OTC units; limited licenses by draw elsewhere. Unless otherwise noted in the hunt code tables. |
| Muzzleloader | September 12, 2026 | September 20, 2026 | Muzzleloader elk season runs inside the archery season. Limited licenses only, by draw. |
| Combined Rifle First | October 14, 2026 | October 18, 2026 | First combined rifle season, limited to deer, elk and bear. Limited elk licenses by draw. |
| Combined Rifle Second | October 24, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | Second combined rifle season for elk, deer and bear. Over-the-counter antlered elk licenses valid in OTC units. |
| Combined Rifle Third | November 7, 2026 | November 15, 2026 | Third combined rifle season for elk, deer and bear. Over-the-counter antlered elk licenses valid in OTC units. |
| Combined Rifle Fourth | November 18, 2026 | November 22, 2026 | Fourth combined rifle season for elk, deer and bear. Limited licenses only. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 2026 Big Game, Turkey, and Small Game and Waterfowl brochures on September 5, 2026.Source: cpw.widen.net/s/5wvx7rggrd/colorado-big-game-hunting-brochur … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Elk outfitters in Grand Mesa and the Western Slope
Dominguez Outfitters is a family-owned and operated outfitting business dedicated to providing high-quality, ethical hunting experiences in the northern portions of Colorado Units 61 and 62. With deep roots in the area and a strong respect for the land and …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Jackson Outfitters provides premier guided big‐game hunts across Colorado’s renowned Units 70, 70E, and 61, offering access to vast Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and select private lands. Our hunts in the Lizard Head Wilderness take place in a …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Last Chance Outfitters (also operating under the name Silver Spur Outfitters) provides a deeply personalized hunting experience centered around the Rifle and Delta areas of Western Colorado. The operation holds a specialized presence in Game Management Unit …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
GuideWest, a brand of Rockin’ Tri M, LLC, is a premier guide service dedicated to providing world-class hunting adventures across the diverse landscapes of Western Colorado. They specialize in high-success hunts for trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and turkey, …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
Sawbuck Outfitters provides a quintessentially rugged Colorado experience, specializing in wilderness horseback adventures and big game hunts within the Gunnison National Forest. Based out of Crawford, Joe Cisler’s team operates primarily in Game Management …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
At Travis Kruckenberg Outfitting, adventure is guided by purpose. Our mission is to facilitate the public’s use and enjoyment of Western Colorado’s private ranches, public lands, and designated wilderness areas—while leaving those landscapes unimpaired for …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
6 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Professional and Occupational Licenses on September 5, 2026.Source: data.colorado.gov/resource/7s5z-vewr.json Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether an elk tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Grand Mesa and the Western Slope
- Colorado elk hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.