Colorado — Elk
CO Elk Unit 161
Total Acres
261,039
Public Land
74%
Wilderness
23%
Elevation
7,811–12,102 ft
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
B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
377.6
Top Score
407.4
Recent (5yr)
0
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
20per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
5,790
2023 Survey
Draw Odds
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 620 | 518 | 83.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 253 | 172 | 68.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 23 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 29 | 41 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 56 | 82 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 14 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 68 | 404 | 98.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 10 | 45 | 30.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 209 | 479 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 46 | 66 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 69 | 139 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 8 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 76 | 157 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 7 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 2 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 561 | 515 | 91.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 299 | 183 | 61.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 10 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 22 | 41 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 58 | 71 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 23 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 59 | 318 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 9 | 71 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 213 | 492 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 47 | 65 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 91 | 179 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 8 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 74 | 133 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 5 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 527 | 455 | 86.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 360 | 250 | 69.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 10 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 54 | 55 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 61 | 71 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 20 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 55 | 301 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 8 | 84 | 87.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 260 | 504 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 40 | 50 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 86 | 165 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 29 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 93 | 170 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 8 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 4 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,888 | 318 | 11.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 2,032 | 235 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 730 | 74 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 126 | 9 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 3,294 | 170 | 5.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 2,144 | 116 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 1,021 | 45 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 130 | 9 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 3,176 | 297 | 9.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 1,903 | 203 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 1,116 | 65 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 158 | 29 | 18.0% |
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