Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 25

Name: Colorado Unit 25 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

148,515

Public Land

84%

Wilderness

23%

Elevation

6,167–12,240 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 — EF-025-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-025-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-025-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-025-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-025-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-025-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 — EF-025-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

367.7

Top Score

377.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

36,480

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 25 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 25 spans 6,167–12,240 ft with 84% public land and 23% wilderness—a high-elevation mix suitable for both early-season archery and rifle work. Abundant public access makes this a strong choice for do-it-yourself hunters seeking open country hunts without mandatory outfitter requirements. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 21:100—a **below-average herd composition** indicating moderate harvest pressure. Population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
49 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 S1)	resident	52	8
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	20	88
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	5	49
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	93	89
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	44	43
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	61	27
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	39	14
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	5	15
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	7	7
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	59	25
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	24	27
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	561	1,395
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	1,298	1,916
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	7	16
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	12	15
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	114	78
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	59	37
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		1,954	239	12.0%
2023	Rifle	1,171	204	17.0%
2023	Archery	705	27	4.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	77	8	10.0%