Colorado — Elk
CO Elk Unit 135
Total Acres
475,623
Public Land
47%
Elevation
4,057–5,686 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
2° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
3° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±2° variability
Vertical Relief
1,629 ft relief
Altitude
5,686 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 188 | 26 | 14.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 178 | 26 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 207 | 25 | 12.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 204 | 25 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 166 | 29 | 17.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 166 | 29 | 17.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — E-E-000-U1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — E-E-087-U1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — E-E-087-U5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
1,480
2024 Survey
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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Pronghorn
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