Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 10

Name: Colorado Unit 10 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

531,770

Public Land

87%

Elevation

5,009–8,702 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-010-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-010-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-010-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-010-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-010-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-010-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-010-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-010-E-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-010-P-5-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-010-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

379.7

Top Score

430.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

51per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,680

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 10 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 10 spans 5,000–8,700 ft with 87% public land, offering diverse elk habitat from lower piñon-juniper to higher mixed conifer forests. The high public land percentage ensures good access, though steep terrain and elevation gains demand physical fitness. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 55:100—an **exceptional herd composition** indicating limited harvest pressure and a mature bull age structure. This is among...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
44 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	93	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	89	1
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	874	21
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	460	5
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	280	11
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	170	2
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	76	1
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	207	5
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	42	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	5	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	4	0
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	62	23
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	14	9
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	42	20
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	17	6
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	50	21
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	22	5
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	23	20
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	10	5
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	18	29
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	1	2
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	43	14

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		258	127	49.0%
2023	Rifle	235	114	49.0%
2023	Archery	13	9	70.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	10	4	40.0%