Hunt code E-F-551-O3-R: 2026 Colorado cow elk, 3rd rifle
E-F-551-O3-R (printed on a license as EF551O3R) is a limited cow elk rifle license for the 3rd rifle season, November 7, 2026 to November 15, 2026, valid in unit 551.
What the code means
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E | Species: elk |
| F | Sex: cow |
| 551 | Hunt area number. It names the license, not always a single unit: the valid units are listed below |
| O3 | Season: 3rd rifle |
| R | Method: rifle |
Season dates and units
- Dates: November 7, 2026 to November 15, 2026
- Valid in: unit 551
- How it is issued: limited: issued through the draw, with any left over sold afterwards
Read from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure. Your license and the current brochure are the authority: check both before you hunt.
How 3rd rifle elk hunters did there in 2024
| Unit | Hunters | Animals taken | Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 551 | 412 | 73 | 18% |
All 3rd rifle elk hunters in each unit, every license type together, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 2024 harvest survey. These are estimates, and they are not specific to this hunt code.
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E-F-551-O1-R (cow, 1st rifle) · E-F-551-O2-R (cow, 2nd rifle) · E-F-551-O4-R (cow, 4th rifle) · E-M-551-O1-R (bull, 1st rifle) · E-M-551-O2-R (bull, 2nd rifle) · E-M-551-O3-R (bull, 3rd rifle) · E-M-551-O4-R (bull, 4th rifle)