With a population of 280,000 elk and a combination of OTC and limited draw tags, Colorado is a elk hunting paradise. Here’s how to hunt it By Jace Bauserman Feb 29, 2024 ...

Their concerns are warranted. Colorado is home to more elk than any other U.S. state, and it’s far-and-away the most popular elk-hunting destination for nonresidents. A staggering 186,028 people ...

“In 2023, total rifle license sales for elk have declined to about 126,000, or ~80,000 fewer licenses than in the early 2000s. This decline in license sales is not indicative of a declining elk ...

The Idaho study tracked 1,200 collared adult female elk and 800 collared 6-month-old elk calves across all 29 of the state’s elk management zones between 2004 and 2016.