Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 12

Name: Colorado Unit 12 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

315,247

Public Land

53%

Wilderness

Elevation

6,219–12,013 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-012-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EE-011-P-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-012-P-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-012-P-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-012-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-012-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-011-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-011-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-011-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-011-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-012-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-012-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-011-P-5-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-012-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

379.7

Top Score

430.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

36,480

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 12 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 12 spans 6,200–12,000 ft elevation across 315,000 acres with 53% public land. This high-elevation terrain offers mixed hunting conditions from lower sage and scrub oak to higher aspen and conifer forests. Access quality varies; mid-elevation public parcels offer reasonable entry points, though higher elevations may require more hiking effort. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys (2018–2024) show an average bull:cow ratio of 21:100—**below...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	52	119
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	303	337
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	146	61
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	116	35
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	585	192
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	8	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	44	42
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	702	132
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	399	77
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	70	73
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	24	24
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	197	140
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	146	78
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	561	1,395
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	1,298	1,916
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	25	70
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	105	124
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	59	152
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	42	61
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	164	271
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	158	184
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	287	137
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	230	77
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	565	346

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		3,017	650	22.0%
2023	Rifle	2,222	464	21.0%
2023	Archery	612	134	22.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	183	52	28.0%