CO Elk Unit 2
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CO 2: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 2 spans nearly 764,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (5,078–8,986 ft), with exceptional public-land availability at 98.7%. This combination of size, elevation diversity, and public access creates both opportunity and challenge. Lower elevations support different habitat and game distribution than high country, allowing hunters flexibility in where to focus effort. The vast acreage means elk can be sparse and widely scattered — finding concentrated animals requires either intimate knowledge of the unit or significant scouting time. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a bull:cow ratio of 47:100 —..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
EE002O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF002O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM002O1MRifle, Either S1
EE002E1RRifle, Female S1
EF002O1RRifle, Female S1
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Rifle, Female S1
EF002L1RRifle, Female S2
EF002O2RRifle, Female S3
EF002O3RRifle, Female S4
EF002O4R2025 & 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 | 168 | 107 | 64.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 144 | 94 | 66.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 10 | 4 | 43.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 8 | 59.0% |
| 2023 | 170 | 100 | 59.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 148 | 88 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 8 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 10 | 71.0% |
| 2022 | 184 | 155 | 85.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 166 | 140 | 84.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 11 | 9 | 78.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-002-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-002-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-002-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-002-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-002-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-002-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-002-E-1-R | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-002-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-002-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
95per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
1,600
2024 Survey
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