Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 27

Name: Colorado Unit 27 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

126,154

Public Land

58%

Elevation

6,973–10,757 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-015-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-015-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-027-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-027-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-027-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-027-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-027-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-027-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-027-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-027-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-027-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-027-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

369.4

Top Score

377.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

42per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,020

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 27 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 27 spans 6,973–10,757 ft elevation across 126,154 acres with 58% public land. This mid-to-high elevation terrain offers a mix of alpine and subalpine habitat suitable for multiple weapon seasons. Public land concentration is reasonable, though substantial private holdings may limit some areas. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 34:100 across six years (2018–2024)—an **average/well-managed** population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
39 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	144	157
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	167	180
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	63	73
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	16	17
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	2	3
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	6	8
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	1	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	93	6
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	10	50
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	2	6
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	8	39
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	37	77
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	15	43
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	8	8
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	9	23
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	3	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	58	2

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,579	162	10.0%
2023	Rifle	1,028	121	12.0%
2023	Archery	436	18	4.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	116	23	20.0%