Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 18

Name: Colorado Unit 18 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

413,238

Public Land

89%

Wilderness

12%

Elevation

7,344–13,469 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-018-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EF-018-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-018-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-018-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-018-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-018-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-018-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-018-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-018-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-018-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-018-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-018-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-018-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-018-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

369.4

Top Score

377.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,300

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 18 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 18 spans 7,344–13,469 ft with 89% public land and 12% wilderness, offering high-elevation mixed terrain across 413,238 acres. This is a large, accessible unit with substantial backcountry opportunity and manageable access for both archery and rifle hunters. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys (2018–2024) show an average bull:cow ratio of **36:100—above average/strong herd composition**. This indicates solid recruitment and moderate harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
44 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	170	269
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	128	200
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	301	554
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	133	227
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	46	111
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	21	28
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	5	7
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	57	135
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	16	52
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	2	6
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	30	146
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	6
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	168	354
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	21	29
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	105	243
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	8	14
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	11	27
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	62	107
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	1	1

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		5,500	572	10.0%
2023	Rifle	3,756	471	13.0%
2023	Archery	1,356	58	4.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	387	44	11.0%