CO Elk Unit 1
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CO 1 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access CO 1 spans 81,261 acres across northwestern Colorado's transition zone, ranging from 5,000 ft in lower drainages to near 9,000 ft in the high country. With 92% public land, the unit offers exceptional access for self-guided hunters. Terrain transitions from sagebrush and piñon-juniper at lower elevations to mixed conifer and aspen at mid-elevations, creating diverse habitat and predictable elk movement corridors. The high public-land percentage means road access and trailhead availability support both foot hunters and those using vehicle transport efficiently. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an average bull:cow ratio..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
EE001O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF001O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM001O1MRifle, Either S1
EE001E1RRifle, Female S1
EF001L1RRifle, Female S1
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Rifle, Female S2
EF001O2RRifle, Female S3
EF001O3RRifle, Female S4
EF001O4RRifle, Female S5
EF001P5R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2020–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | 30 | 37.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 77 | 30 | 39.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 79 | 36 | 46.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 68 | 33 | 49.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 9 | 1 | 15.0% |
| 2020 | 94 | 35 | 37.0% | |
| 2020 | Rifle | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2020 | Muzzleloader | 9 | 3 | 33.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-001-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-001-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-001-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-001-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-001-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-001-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-001-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-001-E-1-R | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-001-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-001-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
200
2024 Survey
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