Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 104

Name: Colorado Unit 104 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

930,768

Public Land

13%

Elevation

4,952–7,878 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-104-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-104-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-104-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-104-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-104-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-104-W-1-R	Dec 3, 2026 — Dec 7, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-104-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-104-W-1-R	Nov 20, 2026 — Nov 24, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-104-W-2-R	Dec 16, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-104-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-104-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

386.3

Top Score

411.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

39per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,090

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 104 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 104 spans 930,768 acres across mid to high elevation (4,952–7,878 ft), but only 13% is public land—a significant access constraint for DIY hunters. The limited public acreage makes scouting and mobility critical; expect competitive pressure on accessible areas. Private-land partnerships or outfitter assistance may be necessary for consistent hunting opportunities. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	10	14
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	1	5
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	190	3
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	22	48
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	83	13
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	53	12
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	4	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	4	5
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	8	12
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	8	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	6	6
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	4	4
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	4	4

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		416	220	53.0%
2023	Rifle	371	210	56.0%
2023	Archery	22	4	17.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	23	6	28.0%