CO Elk Unit 21
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CO 21 — Terrain & Hunt Character Terrain & Access CO 21 spans 568,305 acres across high-elevation Colorado terrain, ranging from 5,053 to 9,055 feet. The unit is exceptionally public-land rich at 93.7%, offering broad opportunity for self-guided hunters. Rugged topography and mixed elevation create diverse habitat from lower aspen and ponderosa country through high alpine zones. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an below-average bull:cow ratio of 23:100—a sign of sustained harvest pressure and a elk population weighted toward younger males. This ratio reflects a unit that has been moderately harvested over time and suggests limited opportunity for..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Muzzleloader, Either S1
EE021O1MMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF021O1MRifle, Either S1
EE021P1RRifle, Female S1
EF021O1RRifle, Female S2
EF021O2RRifle, Female S3
EF021O3RShow all 9 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF021O4RRifle, Male S1
EM021O1RRifle, Male S4
EM021O4R2025 & 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 | 1,992 | 324 | 16.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1,246 | 211 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 633 | 94 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 114 | 19 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | 1,906 | 369 | 19.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,191 | 255 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 633 | 96 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 82 | 18 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | 2,159 | 405 | 19.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,414 | 330 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 681 | 72 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 64 | 4 | 6.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EF-021-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-021-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-021-P-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-021-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-021-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-021-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-021-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-021-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-021-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-021-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-021-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-021-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
20per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
16,110
2024 Survey
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