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CO Elk Unit 201

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

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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
NonresidentDrew out at32points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook27points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 18 pts (9.1% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Female S1

EF201O1M
NonresidentDrew out at12points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook9points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 4 pts (67% of applicants at that level)

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
NonresidentTook5points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
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
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
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, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — EF-201-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — EM-201-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-002-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Rifle — EE-201-E-1-ROct 1, 2026Oct 11, 2026either
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-201-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female

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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