CO Elk Unit 301
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CO 301 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 301 spans 235,000 acres across mid-elevation terrain (6,000–7,500 ft), mixing lower foothill country with mid-range mixed conifer habitat. Only 16% of the unit is public land—a significant constraint for DIY hunters. The remaining 84% is predominantly private, making access a critical planning point. Hunters will need to identify accessible public parcels or negotiate private-land permission well in advance. The elevation band supports consistent elk habitat, but fragmented public access means success often hinges on knowing where to hunt, not just how. Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show a bull:cow..
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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
EE003O1MRifle, Either S1
EE003P1RRifle, Either S1
EE003O1RRifle, Either S1
EE301W1RRifle, Either S2
EE301W2RRifle, Either S4
EE003O4RShow all 20 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S1
EF003L1RRifle, Female S1
EF003O1RRifle, Female S1
EF301W1RRifle, Female S2
EF003O2RRifle, Female S2
EF301W2RRifle, Female S3
EF003O3RRifle, Female S3
EF301W3RRifle, Female S4
EF003O4RRifle, Female S4
EF301W4RRifle, Female S5
EF003P5RRifle, Female S5
EF301W5RRifle, Female S6
EF301W6RRifle, Female S7
EF301W7RRifle, Male S1
EM003O1R2025 & 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 | 406 | 55 | 14.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 383 | 52 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 23 | 3 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 752 | 61 | 8.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 703 | 55 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 44 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | 1,693 | 382 | 23.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,652 | 382 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 36 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-003-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-P-5-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-301-W-4-R | Jan 16, 2027 — Jan 20, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-301-W-2-R | Nov 17, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-003-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-003-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-301-W-2-R | Jan 9, 2027 — Jan 13, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
22per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
15,840
2024 Survey
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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