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Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 201

Total Acres
153,622
Public Land
97%
Elevation
5,335–9,651 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
9° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
21° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±8° variability
Vertical Relief
4,316 ft relief
Altitude
9,651 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Moderate terrain — over 4,316 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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CO 201 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 201 spans 153,622 acres across high-elevation country (5,335–9,651 ft) with exceptional public-land access—97.3% public. This high percentage of accessible terrain makes the unit viable for unguided hunters willing to cover significant distance on foot. The elevation spread supports diverse habitat, from lower montane to alpine environments, offering multiple terrain options depending on season timing and elk movement patterns. Hunters should plan for rugged, high-country topography and prepare for steep grades and exposure at upper elevations. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average/strong bull:cow ratio of 47:100—well above..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Either S1

EE201O1A
NonresidentLowest level to draw:32points in 2024
100% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentTook27points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 18 pts (9.1% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Female S1

EF201O1M
NonresidentLowest level to draw:12points in 2024
100% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentLowest level to draw:4points in 2024
67% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw

Muzzleloader, Male S1

EM201O1M
NonresidentLowest level to draw:32points in 2024
33% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentTook26points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 11 pts (20% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Either S1

EE201E1R
NonresidentLowest level to draw:32points in 2024
29% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentLowest level to draw:10points in 2024
2.9% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw

Rifle, Female S1

EF201O1R
NonresidentLowest level to draw:2points in 2024
50% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentDrew out at2points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S1

EF002L1R
ResidentLowest level to draw:3points in 2024
80% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
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Rifle, Female S2

EF201O2R
NonresidentDrew out at3points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S3

EF201O3R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (94% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S4

EF201O4R
NonresidentLowest level to draw:0points in 2024
100% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202420510853.0%
2024Rifle1818949.0%
2024Archery9667.0%
2024Muzzleloader151387.0%
20231879651.0%
2023Rifle1647848.0%
2023Archery1010100.0%
2023Muzzleloader13858.0%
20221818044.0%
2022Rifle1576843.0%
2022Archery10438.0%
2022Muzzleloader14860.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — EE-201-O-1-ASep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026—either
2026Muzzleloader — EF-201-O-1-MSep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026—female
2026Muzzleloader — EM-201-O-1-MSep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026—male
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-2-ROct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026—female
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-3-RNov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026—female
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-4-RNov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026—female
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-1-ROct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026—female
2026Rifle — EF-002-L-1-RDec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026—female
2026Rifle — EE-201-E-1-ROct 1, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026—either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
18
Avg Score
378.8
Top Score
396.1
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

95per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,600

2024 Survey

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