Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 231

Name: Colorado Unit 231 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

114,119

Public Land

66%

Wilderness

12%

Elevation

6,916–12,134 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-025-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-025-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-231-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-231-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-025-P-5-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-231-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EE-231-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-231-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-231-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-231-O-4-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

384.2

Top Score

430.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

36,480

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 231 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 231 spans 6,916–12,134 ft with 66% public land and 12% wilderness. High-elevation mixed terrain with moderate accessibility. The elevation range supports year-round elk habitat across multiple ecological zones. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show a below-average bull:cow ratio of 21:100 across six years (2018–2024), indicating moderate harvest pressure and a limited mature bull population. The herd is below the typical well-managed...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
47 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	52	119
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	303	337
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	3	4
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	702	132
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	399	77
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	45	97
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	13	21
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	32	36
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	12	12
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	6	18
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	561	1,395
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	1,298	1,916
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	140	215
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	10	24
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	113	94
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	142	51

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,767	231	13.0%
2023	Rifle	867	179	21.0%
2023	Archery	815	40	5.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	84	12	14.0%