CO Elk Unit 18
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
32per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
3,610
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 18 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 18 spans 413,238 acres across high-elevation terrain (7,344–13,469 ft) with 89% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. The 12% wilderness component is modest and navigable for most hunters. This is a physically demanding unit requiring solid backcountry fitness. ## Herd & Population Status Exceptional herd composition with strong bull:cow ratios: 40:100 (2019–2023 average). The 2023 quality index of 83/100 indicates a mature, balanced population managed well above biological minimums. This supports consistent opportunity for decent bulls. ## Trophy Potential Grand County (which overlaps this unit) has produced 6 record-book...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 146 | 196 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 117 | 146 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 332 | 371 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 183 | 193 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 85 | 221 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 25 | 40 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 1 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 155 | 262 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 57 | 7 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 15 | 41 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 60 | 69 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 155 | 265 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 18 | 31 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 154 | 347 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 13 | 22 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 15 | 57 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 55 | 7 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 158 | 233 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 128 | 192 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 286 | 466 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 181 | 230 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 69 | 170 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 30 | 42 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 2 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 4 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 1 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 1 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 72 | 8 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 14 | 53 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 43 | 88 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 182 | 321 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 26 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 110 | 267 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 7 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 7 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 47 | 90 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 170 | 269 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 128 | 200 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 301 | 554 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 133 | 227 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 46 | 111 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 21 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 5 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 57 | 135 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 16 | 52 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 30 | 146 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 168 | 354 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 21 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 105 | 243 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 8 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 11 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 62 | 107 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,997 | 662 | 13.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 3,544 | 538 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 1,070 | 73 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 382 | 51 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 5,500 | 572 | 10.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 3,756 | 471 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 1,356 | 58 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 387 | 44 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 5,335 | 599 | 11.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 3,760 | 483 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 1,157 | 72 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 418 | 44 | 11.0% |
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