CO Elk Unit 15
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CO 15 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 15 spans nearly 315,000 acres across rugged, multi-elevation terrain—6,658 to 10,801 feet. About 70% is public land, offering substantial opportunity for unguided hunters. A 14% wilderness component suggests moderate backcountry access; the bulk of the unit is accessible via road and foot traffic across national forest and BLM holdings. Elevation diversity supports varied habitat: lower sagebrush and aspen transitioning to higher spruce-fir zones, typical of northwest Colorado's productive elk country. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 34:100 bull:cow ratio—an average/well-managed herd composition. This stable ratio indicates moderate..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Muzzleloader, Either S1
EE015O1MMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF004O1MMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF015O1MRifle, Either S1
EE015O1RRifle, Either S1
EE015P1RRifle, Either S2
EE015P2RShow all 14 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Either S3
EE015P3RRifle, Either S4
EE015O4RRifle, Either S4
EE015P4RRifle, Female S1
EF015O1RRifle, Female S2
EF015O2RRifle, Female S3
EF015O3RRifle, Female S4
EF015O4RRifle, Female S5
EF015P5R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,738 | 407 | 11.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 2,395 | 298 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 1,120 | 73 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 223 | 36 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | 4,336 | 378 | 9.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2,790 | 293 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 1,243 | 53 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 303 | 31 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 4,314 | 418 | 10.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2,671 | 286 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 1,360 | 95 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 284 | 36 | 13.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-015-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-015-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-015-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-015-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-015-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-015-P-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-015-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-015-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-015-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-015-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-015-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-015-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-015-O-4-R | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-015-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
42per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,020
2024 Survey
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