CO Elk Unit 30
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CO 30 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 30 spans nearly 555,000 acres across a substantial elevation band (4,332–8,960 ft), providing diverse habitat from lower piñon-juniper country to high alpine. With 80% public land, the unit offers strong access for independent hunters across Bureau of Land Management and National Forest holdings. The broad elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country habitat, giving hunters flexibility in where they choose to operate based on conditions and preference. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a bull:cow ratio averaging 23:100—a below-average herd composition indicating moderate harvest pressure. This ratio suggests..
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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
EE021O1MMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF021O1MRifle, Either S1
EE021P1RRifle, Female S1
EF021O1RRifle, Female S1
EF030L1RRifle, Female S2
EF021O2RShow all 9 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S3
EF030O3RRifle, Female S4
EF030O4RRifle, Male S1
EM021O1R2025 & 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 | 994 | 250 | 25.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 797 | 224 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 162 | 22 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 35 | 3 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 1,126 | 139 | 12.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 849 | 112 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 225 | 27 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 52 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,155 | 231 | 20.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 922 | 211 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 198 | 13 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 35 | 7 | 19.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-021-P-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-021-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-021-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-021-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-021-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-030-L-1-R | Dec 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-030-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-030-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
20per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
16,110
2024 Survey
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