Cow Elk this year

[Doubleplay]

I'm looking for a free range cow elk hunt for December 2023 to fill the freezer.
Does anybody have a lead or reference?
It can be DIY or guided as long as tags are over the counter.
Thanks

 

[Firebird]

What state/ area do you prefer to hunt in?

 

[Brent in Az]

Might be tough to get this late in the year.? You would have to check the websites of the states that offer non-resident OTC cow elk, or leftover tag opportunities . Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. Some are on a quota.
Colorado has OTC for cow Elk during archery season, but you can buy a bull OTC for rifle. Landowner tags may be available for sale.?

 

[JimP]

Cow tags are tough to come by anymore. The vast majority of the tags get allotted during the draws except for the private land hunts, and those can go for a premium. There are usually land owner tags here in Colorado but it's cheaper to purchase half a beef.

Archery OTC tags is the best way to go, however you need to pay attention to the unit that you are hunting in that a lot are changing over to bull only, even during archery season here in Colorado.

Late hunts in December are a premium tag and they don't last long on left over list.

 

[Doubleplay]

What state/ area do you prefer to hunt in?

Doesn't matter. I'm flexible.

 

[mdwest]

Might be tough to get this late in the year.? You would have to check the websites of the states that offer non-resident OTC cow elk, or leftover tag opportunities . Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. Some are on a quota.
Colorado has OTC for cow Elk during archery season, but you can buy a bull OTC for rifle. Landowner tags may be available for sale.?

A lot will depend on what unit in CO you want to hunt in terms of what’s available OTC vs draw…

But if you’re open to hunting “anywhere”… getting a bull or cow tag in CO is relatively easy..

 

[Firebird]

I sent you a pm with some info, hope it gives you a place to start

 

[Brent in Az]

A lot will depend on what unit in CO you want to hunt in terms of what’s available OTC vs draw…

But if you’re open to hunting “anywhere”… getting a bull or cow tag in CO is relatively easy..

True. Ive hunted up there multiple times. Some of those public land hunts can be a circus.
Best hunt I ever had was a private property drop camp type hunt off the Grand Mesa. No crowds.

 

[gillettehunter]

Seems like I've seen a ad from Mark Young advertising a cow elk hunt in MT. Private ranch type of hunt. Might give him a call.
Bruce

 

[375Fox]

I see this is listed under specials now. I’ve never used this agency myself.

Utah Cow Elk - Tag & License Included - Worldwide Trophy Adventures

worldwidetrophyadventures.com

 

[Doubleplay]

I see this is listed under specials now. I’ve never used this agency myself.

Utah Cow Elk - Tag & License Included - Worldwide Trophy Adventures

worldwidetrophyadventures.com

Thanks. I saw this today as well.