Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 22

Name: Colorado Unit 22 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

632,172

Public Land

77%

Elevation

5,441–8,857 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-021-P-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EE-021-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-021-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-022-P-5-R	Oct 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 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 — EF-022-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-021-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

382.8

Top Score

430.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

20per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

16,110

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 22 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 22 spans 5,441–8,857 feet with 77% public land—mixed elevation terrain offering diverse hunting conditions from lower drainages to alpine country. The broad elevation range and solid public access provide flexibility for multiple season strategies. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 23:100 across six years (2018–2024)—a **below-average herd composition** indicating moderate harvest pressure but stable population....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
42 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	130	101
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	148	58
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	12	12
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	58	59
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	10	55
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	113	53
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	37	7
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	318	89
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	169	59
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	105	62
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	76	23
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	11	68
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	9	15
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	144	39
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	20	3
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	79	188
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	37	65
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	116	117
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	297	287

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		2,761	508	18.0%
2023	Rifle	1,916	400	21.0%
2023	Archery	748	92	12.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	97	16	16.0%