Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 191

Name: Colorado Unit 191 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

203,001

Public Land

54%

Elevation

5,204–8,894 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-191-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-191-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-191-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-191-O-4-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-191-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-191-O-2-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-191-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-191-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-191-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 191 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 191 spans 5,200–8,900 ft elevation across 203,000 acres with 54% public land—a solid mix of lower-elevation valleys and mid-to-high country. Terrain allows foot access without extreme alpine difficulty; multiple public entry points make DIY hunting feasible for residents and nonresidents alike. ## Herd Quality The six-year average bull:cow ratio of 25:100 indicates an **average/well-managed** herd. This is stable across recent years,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
38 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	26	52
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	23	22
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	23	28
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	40	74
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	4	4
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	27	31
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	9	9
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	38	69
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	8	10
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	22	43
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	7	11
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	351	211
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	223	113
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	1,102	738
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	422	262

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		601	66	11.0%
2023	Rifle	496	55	11.0%
2023	Archery	83	8	9.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	22	4	18.0%