Sage Sam: The White River National Forest has the largest elk herd on EARTH and the Routt National Forest to the North is not far behind. The fact is that most non-western hunters just want the opportunity to get a shot at an elk and these two forests are the best in the West in terms of opportunity. … non-residents can hunt the Wilderness areas of these forests, which can provide great backcountry hunting opportunities in the Flattops
2023 and 2024 Rifle Season is in October and November
Rifle 1: 1st Separate Limited Elk 10/09-10/15
Rifle 2: 2nd Combined Deer & Elk 10/24-11/01
Rifle 2a: 10/23-28 (9am check-out)
Rifle 2b: 10/28-11/02
Rifle 3: 3rd Combined Deer & Elk 11/06-11/14
Rifle 4: 4th Combined Limited Deer & Elk 11/17-11/23
2022
Archery and Muzzleloader Season is in September
Archery Season: 9/2-9/30
Archery Week 1: 9/1-8 (9am check-out)
Archery Week 2: 9/9-16 (9am check-out)
Archery Week 3: 9/17-24 (9am check-out)
Archery Week 4: 9/24-10/1 (9am check-out)
Muzzleloader Elk and Early Rifle Deer: 9/10 – 9/18
Rifle Season is in October and November
Rifle 1: 1st Separate Limited Elk 10/14-20
Rifle 2: 2nd Combined Deer & Elk 10/29-11/06
Rifle 2a: 10/28-11/02 (9am check-out)
Rifle 2b: 11/02-11/07
Rifle 3: 3rd Combined Deer & Elk 11/11-11/19
Rifle 4: 4th Combined Limited Deer & Elk 11/22-11/28
If you have questions or would like to check availability, call 970.926.0216 or complete the contact form.