CO Elk Unit 3
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Tactical Analysis: CO 3. Terrain & Access CO 3 spans 542,835 acres across moderate elevation (5,758–7,347 ft), mixing lower foothills with mid-elevation mountain country. Nearly 60% public land provides solid access, with the remainder split between private holdings and state/local parcels. The elevation band supports transition zones between ponderosa pine and aspen/conifer mix, typical of Colorado's front-range elk habitat. Topography is broken and ridgy rather than wide-open—terrain that rewards glassing from saddles and hiking sidehill to intercept travel corridors. Phone service patches exist across parts of the unit, a practical consideration for planning and safety. Herd Quality..
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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
EE003O1MMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF003O1MRifle, Either S1
EE003P1RRifle, Either S1
EE003O1RRifle, Either S1
EE003W1RRifle, Either S2
EE003W2RShow all 25 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Either S3
EE003W3RRifle, Either S4
EE003O4RRifle, Female S1
EF003L1RRifle, Female S1
EF003O1RRifle, Female S1
EF003W1RRifle, Female S1
EF003E1RRifle, Female S2
EF003O2RRifle, Female S2
EF003W2RRifle, Female S3
EF003O3RRifle, Female S3
EF003W3RRifle, Female S4
EF003O4RRifle, Female S4
EF003W4RRifle, Female S5
EF003P5RRifle, Female S5
EF003W5RRifle, Female S6
EF003W6RRifle, Male S1
EM003O1RRifle, Male S2
EM003O2RRifle, Male S3
EM003O3RRifle, Male S4
EM003O4R2025 & 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 | 1,038 | 162 | 16.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 917 | 144 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 109 | 16 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 11 | 2 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | 1,629 | 152 | 9.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,465 | 137 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 160 | 13 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | 3,783 | 1,027 | 27.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 3,611 | 997 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 152 | 24 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 20 | 6 | 31.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-003-P-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-003-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-P-5-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-003-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-003-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-003-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
22per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
15,840
2024 Survey
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