CO Elk Unit 26
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CO 26 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 26 spans 6,461–12,358 feet across roughly 154,000 acres, with 53% public land and 12% designated wilderness. The unit's elevation range supports both lower piñon-juniper and transitional mid-elevation forest, with high-country alpine habitat above treeline. Access is moderate—public land is present and accessible, but the wilderness acreage means some premium terrain requires hiking and route-finding. Road and trailhead access improves prospects for hunters willing to split time between roadside glassing and foot travel. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average bull:cow ratio of 21:100. This suggests moderate harvest..
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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
EE025O1MRifle, Either S1
EE011P1RRifle, Female S1
EF025O1RRifle, Female S1
EF026L1RRifle, Female S2
EF025O2RRifle, Female S5
EF025P5RShow all 8 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Male S1
EM011O1RRifle, Male S4
EM026O4R2025 & 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 | 1,174 | 142 | 12.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 706 | 113 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 413 | 23 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 55 | 6 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 1,233 | 92 | 7.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 717 | 57 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 418 | 22 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 98 | 12 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 1,306 | 192 | 15.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 794 | 170 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 464 | 20 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 48 | 3 | 6.0% |
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-025-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-026-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-026-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
17per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
36,480
2024 Survey
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