After complaints of overcrowding and more nonresidents bowhunting elk than residents, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission overwhelmingly voted to restrict out-of-state elk tags.⁠ ⁠ On Wednesday the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 9-1 in favor of ending over-the-counter archery elk tags for nonresident hunters. The decision comes after extensive public input, particularly from resident hunters who were outspoken about initial recommendations to cut OTC archery elk tags altogether, as originally recommended by agency staff. Colorado is the latest state to acknowledge long-standing tension around elk hunting opportunities amid concerns of point creep, pricey auction tags, shrinking OTC opportunities, and rising tag fees.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #elk #elkhunting #colorado #coloradoelk #elkhunt #archery #archeryseason #hunting #huntingseason #wildlife #outdoors #outdoorlife⁠ Story by: krebfish