CO Elk Unit 16
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-006-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-006-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-016-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-016-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-016-O-4-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-006-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-006-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
24per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
5,160
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO Unit 16 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 16 spans 7,970–11,938 ft elevation across 204,858 acres with 55% public land access and 15% wilderness. This high-country unit offers a mix of accessible ridge terrain and remote alpine country. The 15% wilderness requires no guide for nonresidents in Colorado, but does create some access constraints. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 26:100 across 2018–2024, indicating an **average, well-managed herd**....
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 527 | 455 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 360 | 250 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 10 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 54 | 55 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S4) | resident | 12 | 19 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 55 | 301 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 8 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 260 | 504 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 40 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | resident | 86 | 165 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 29 | 36 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 7 | 18 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 9 | 9 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 272 | 245 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 232 | 135 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 1,838 | 230 | 12.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,023 | 171 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 744 | 50 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 71 | 9 | 13.0% |