Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 19

Name: Colorado Unit 19 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

270,820

Public Land

70%

Wilderness

30%

Elevation

4,843–12,687 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-007-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-007-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-019-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-019-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-019-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-019-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-019-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-019-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-019-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-019-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-019-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

372.3

Top Score

388.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

19per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,410

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 19 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 19 spans 4,843–12,687 ft with 70% public land and 30% wilderness. High elevation means variable weather and early snow at peaks; lower drainages offer more accessible hunting. Wilderness access is significant but manageable for prepared hunters without requiring an outfitter. **Herd Quality** The 6-year average bull:cow ratio is 25:100—an **average/well-managed** herd. This is consistent with Colorado's balanced management; the population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
39 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	24	48
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	39	32
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	24	26
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	4	19
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	58	88
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	96	92
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	41	41
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	64	125
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	9	14
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	33	69
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	8	18
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	14	35
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	1,102	738
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	422	262
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	351	211
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	223	113

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		988	100	10.0%
2023	Rifle	625	60	10.0%
2023	Archery	247	29	12.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	116	12	10.0%