The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has set the 2025 elk season dates. The season will run from August 25 to November 15. There will be four either-sex seasons during this time: September 1-14, September 22-October 5, October 13-November 2, and November 3-15. There will also be four cow-only seasons: August 25-31, September 16-21, October 6-12, and November 16-22.
Setting the elk season dates is a complex process that involves balancing the needs of hunters, wildlife managers, and landowners. The Commission considers a variety of factors when setting the dates, including the elk population, the rut, and the weather. The goal is to set dates that will provide hunters with a fair chance to harvest an elk while also protecting the elk population.
