CO Elk Unit 14
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Third | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Second | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Fourth | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — First | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
14per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
10,570
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 14 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 14 spans 6,671–12,117 ft with 87% public land and 27% wilderness—a high-elevation, mixed-terrain unit offering good public access. Moderate wilderness presence means some huntable areas require additional planning but does not preclude DIY hunting. ## Herd Quality & Population Herd composition has declined from Good (70/100 in 2021) to Average (42/100 in 2023), with bull:cow ratios dropping to 14:100—well below the 25:100 threshold for premium hunting. This suggests increased hunting pressure or population management. Expect fewer mature bulls and more competition for quality animals. ## Trophy Potential Routt County (99%...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 69 | 68 | 98.6% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 80 | 25 | 31.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 33 | 41 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 208 | 354 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 22 | 27 | 95.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 8 | 13 | 75.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 45 | 48 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 15 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 11 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 81 | 67 | 82.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 68 | 24 | 35.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 11 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 56 | 49 | 87.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 82 | 17 | 20.7% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 33 | 6 | 18.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 26 | 8 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 23 | 8 | 34.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 72 | 68 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 74 | 26 | 35.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 6 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 92 | 87 | 94.6% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 138 | 47 | 34.1% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 13 | 5 | 38.5% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 34 | 6 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 12 | 2 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 62 | 5 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 24 | 3 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 23 | 6 | 26.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 23 | 42 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 81 | 78 | 96.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 93 | 63 | 67.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 6 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 4 | 12 | 25.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,293 | 151 | 12.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 338 | 71 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 906 | 67 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 49 | 13 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | 2,038 | 113 | 6.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 564 | 41 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 1,375 | 64 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 99 | 9 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 2,791 | 326 | 12.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 903 | 144 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 1,751 | 163 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 137 | 20 | 15.0% |
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