Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 13

Name: Colorado Unit 13 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

231,733

Public Land

27%

Elevation

6,132–8,457 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-011-V-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 — EE-012-P-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-011-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 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 — EE-011-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-011-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-013-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 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

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

380.7

Top Score

415.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

36,480

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 13 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 13 spans mid-elevation mixed terrain (6,132–8,457 ft) with only 27% public land—a significant access constraint. Most hunting will occur on the limited public acreage; private land dominates the unit. Expect moderate-to-challenging access and competition for public ground. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 21:100 across six years (2018–2024)—a **below-average herd composition** indicating moderate harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	67	56
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	74	34
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	52	119
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	303	337
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	8	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	44	42
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	10	29
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	2	18
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	702	132
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	399	77
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	96	28
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	48	14
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	561	1,395
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	1,298	1,916
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	29	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	22	0
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	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	126	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	70	1

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,262	340	27.0%
2023	Rifle	1,012	273	27.0%
2023	Archery	228	57	25.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	22	11	50.0%