Colorado — Elk
CO Elk Unit 851
Total Acres
280,395
Public Land
19%
Elevation
5,998–14,016 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
17
Avg Score
381
Top Score
400.2
Recent (5yr)
0
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
31per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
14,760
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 851 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 851 spans 5,998–14,016 ft with highly variable terrain across 280,395 acres. Only 19% public land constrains DIY access significantly — most huntable area requires private land permission or outfitter partnerships. High elevation opens early season (archery, muzzleloader) but snow can impact late rifle seasons. **Herd Quality** Las Animas County (92% unit overlap) has produced 17 record-book elk since 1979, averaging 381 — exceptional trophy potential. The 2010s decade improved markedly (avg 384.9 vs. 377 pre-2000), and recent entries (2014–2019) confirm continued quality. Herd composition is strong: 31–33 bull:cow ratios in 2021–2023...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 99 | 80 | 80.8% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 95 | 30 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 186 | 56 | 30.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 66 | 21 | 31.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 67 | 78 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 38 | 39 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 82 | 92 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 118 | 118 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 477 | 594 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 33 | 7 | 21.2% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 24 | 1 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 171 | 2 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S2) | resident | 141 | 3 | 2.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 41 | 36 | 87.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 27 | 77 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 69 | 35 | 50.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 20 | 9 | 45.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 5 | 44 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 211 | 125 | 59.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S6) | resident | 196 | 137 | 69.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S6) | nonresident | 20 | 13 | 65.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Female S1) | nonresident | 3 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 5 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 4 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 10 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 84 | 11 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 59 | 5 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S6) | resident | 22 | 5 | 22.7% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 36 | 4 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 22 | 4 | 18.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 49 | 4 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 38,958 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 80,238 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 110 | 86 | 78.2% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 92 | 30 | 32.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 156 | 59 | 37.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 74 | 19 | 25.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 66 | 66 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 50 | 47 | 94.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 77 | 83 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 124 | 125 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 33 | 6 | 18.2% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 220 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S2) | resident | 71 | 3 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 28 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 12 | 63 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 55 | 36 | 65.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 40 | 34 | 85.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 14 | 10 | 71.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 4 | 44 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 218 | 130 | 59.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 16 | 9 | 56.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S6) | resident | 205 | 139 | 67.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S6) | nonresident | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 4 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 10 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 11 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 107 | 12 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 23 | 5 | 21.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S6) | resident | 26 | 5 | 19.2% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 53 | 5 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 12 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 30 | 4 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 55 | 4 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 38,438 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 73,952 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 94 | 75 | 79.8% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 112 | 40 | 35.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 138 | 59 | 42.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 48 | 21 | 43.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 47 | 75 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 34 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 85 | 89 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 121 | 121 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 33 | 7 | 21.2% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 22 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 207 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S2) | resident | 152 | 3 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 45 | 32 | 71.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 12 | 58 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 78 | 37 | 47.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 11 | 5 | 45.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 30 | 39 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 8 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 3 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 213 | 135 | 63.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 22 | 8 | 36.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S6) | resident | 184 | 137 | 74.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S6) | nonresident | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 10 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 7 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 93 | 11 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 47 | 5 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 46 | 4 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 42 | 4 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 27 | 4 | 14.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 66 | 4 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 37,975 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 70,762 | 0 | 0.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 579 | 175 | 30.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 380 | 140 | 37.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 156 | 32 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 43 | 3 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 545 | 186 | 34.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 370 | 145 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 147 | 30 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 29 | 11 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | 614 | 149 | 24.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 392 | 127 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 186 | 22 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 36 | 0 | 0.0% |
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