8 licensed outfitters guide elk hunts in Uncompahgre Plateau. 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 Uncompahgre Plateau
San-Pahgre Outfitters is strategically positioned in Montrose, Colorado—an area Rick Baecker aptly describes as being “smack-dab in the middle of elk and big buck country”. The operation holds a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fair-chase hunts …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Bray Ranches is a rare and remarkable hunting destination—over 100 years of family ownership rooted in stewardship, tradition, and a deep respect for the land. Located in Unit 70 in Southwest Colorado, this generational ranch encompasses more than 20,000 acres …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Experience premier fairchase archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunts for Mule Deer, Elk, Bear, and Mountain Lion on the renowned Uncompahgre Plateau, primarily in Unit 62. Our operation spans two exceptional properties—our 6,800acre Upper Ranch and our …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
We are an all inclusive hunting ranch on private property. We have over 12k acres to hunt. We have all easy access to take hunters to tower blinds , ground blinds or one on one with a guide to spot and stock. We are a one guide per two hunters and take 5-6 …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Garvey Brothers Outfitters is a premier specialist for hunting in Unit 61, a region widely considered one of the top trophy units in Colorado for both elk and mule deer. Because this area requires a significant number of preference points—often 20 or more for …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
J & Ray Outfitters (also known as J & Ray Colorado High Country) is a long-standing family operation that specialized in wilderness big game hunts for Elk and Mule Deer. Operating under a special use permit on BLM lands, the outfitter was known for its …
Bighorn Sheep · Elk · Mule Deer
Family-Owned Colorado Hunting Since 2003 Founded in 2003, Knight Canyon Outfitters is a family-run operation where hunting isn’t just a business—it’s a passion. Owned and operated by Bill and Wade Wilson and their families, we take pride in offering personal, …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer
8 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 Uncompahgre Plateau
- 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.