CO Elk Unit 51
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
42per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
3,390
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 51 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 51 spans 5,400–9,800 ft with mixed terrain across 322k acres. With 56% public land, you'll find decent access, though private holdings are significant. Elevation range supports varied habitat from foothills to high country. **Herd Quality** The 2023 survey flagged a 42:100 bull:cow ratio — unusually high and likely a small sample artifact. Historical trends (2019–2021) show more typical 19–24:100 ratios, indicating a *good* herd composition with adequate bulls. Trophy potential exists but is not exceptional by unit standards. **Trophy Potential** Douglas County (overlapping this unit) has produced 6 record-book entries since...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 185 | 78 | 42.2% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 36 | 17 | 47.2% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 17 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 3 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 24 | 27 | 95.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 23 | 40 | 95.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 13 | 35 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 11 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 81 | 213 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 2 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 61 | 33 | 54.1% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 29 | 11 | 37.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 65 | 28 | 43.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 18 | 9 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 51 | 29 | 56.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 44 | 21 | 47.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 28 | 15 | 53.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 169 | 67 | 39.6% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 25 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 20 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 21 | 39 | 95.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 3 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 9 | 28 | 88.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 5 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 79 | 200 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 57 | 22 | 38.6% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 33 | 8 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 58 | 28 | 48.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 72 | 32 | 44.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 26 | 15 | 57.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 31 | 14 | 45.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 166 | 63 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 24 | 12 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 25 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 12 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 3 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 25 | 45 | 96.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 8 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 7 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 65 | 177 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 1 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 52 | 20 | 38.5% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 29 | 11 | 37.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 86 | 32 | 37.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 16 | 7 | 43.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 53 | 35 | 66.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 29 | 14 | 48.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 623 | 188 | 30.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 466 | 137 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 85 | 25 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 71 | 26 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 88 | 21 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | 578 | 163 | 28.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 422 | 130 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 68 | 12 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 524 | 176 | 34.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 363 | 136 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 92 | 18 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 69 | 22 | 31.0% |
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