Hunt code E-M-038-O1-R: 2026 Colorado bull elk, 1st rifle
E-M-038-O1-R (printed on a license as EM038O1R) is a limited bull elk rifle license for the 1st rifle season, October 14, 2026 to October 18, 2026, valid in unit 38.
What the code means
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E | Species: elk |
| M | Sex: bull |
| 038 | 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 38
- 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 38 | 26 | 6 | 24% |
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 EM038O1R?
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