Hunt code E-M-029-O1-R: 2026 Colorado bull elk, 1st rifle
E-M-029-O1-R (printed on a license as EM029O1R) is a limited bull elk rifle license for the 1st rifle season, October 14, 2026 to October 18, 2026, valid in unit 29.
What the code means
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E | Species: elk |
| M | Sex: bull |
| 029 | Hunt area number. It names the license, not always a single unit: the valid units are listed below |
| O1 | Season: 1st rifle |
| R | Method: rifle |
Season dates and units
- Dates: October 14, 2026 to October 18, 2026
- Valid in: unit 29
- 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 1st rifle elk hunters did there in 2024
| Unit | Hunters | Animals taken | Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 29 | 17 | 4 | 25% |
All 1st 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.
Holding EM029O1R?
FilledTag builds one exact plan for this tag: where to park, camp and sit in unit 29, with every pin checked against public land and road rules.
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E-F-029-O1-R (cow, 1st rifle) · E-F-029-O2-R (cow, 2nd rifle) · E-F-029-O3-R (cow, 3rd rifle) · E-F-029-O4-R (cow, 4th rifle) · E-M-029-O2-R (bull, 2nd rifle) · E-M-029-O3-R (bull, 3rd rifle) · E-M-029-O4-R (bull, 4th rifle)