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CO Elk Unit 29

Total Acres
282,389
Public Land
56%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
4,951–13,489 ft

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CO 29 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 29 spans rugged high country, ranging from under 5,000 feet to nearly 13,500 feet across 282,000 acres. This extreme elevation gradient creates distinct hunting zones: lower-elevation foothills and mid-country accessible by vehicle or a short hike, and alpine/subalpine terrain requiring sustained backcountry effort. Just over half the unit sits on public land (56%), requiring hunters to navigate a mix of national forest, BLM, and private holdings. Access roads exist but become limited at higher elevations; much of the high country demands pack-in or foot access. Herd Quality Recent wildlife..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Either S1

EE029O1A
NonresidentDrew out at4points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 3 pts (44% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Female S1

EF029O1M
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Male S1

EM029O1M
NonresidentDrew out at2points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at2points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S1

EF029O1R
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (86% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S2

EF029O2R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S3

EF029O3R
NonresidentDrew out at1point in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
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Rifle, Female S4

EF029O4R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S5

EF029P5R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S1

EM029O1R
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (20% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S2

EM029O2R
ResidentDrew out at2points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S3

EM029O3R
NonresidentDrew out at1point in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (29% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S4

EM029O4R
NonresidentDrew out at1point in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (60% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20242497028.0%
2024Rifle1734224.0%
2024Archery281034.0%
2024Muzzleloader481838.0%
20232617328.0%
2023Rifle1905629.0%
2023Archery30413.0%
2023Muzzleloader411332.0%
20222279240.0%
2022Rifle1547247.0%
2022Archery27413.0%
2022Muzzleloader461736.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — EE-029-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — EM-029-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — EF-029-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — EM-029-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — EF-029-P-5-RSep 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — EM-029-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — EF-029-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-029-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-029-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-029-O-4-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — EM-029-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — EM-029-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
2
Avg Score
374.1
Top Score
381.1
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,600

2024 Survey

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