Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 33

Name: Colorado Unit 33 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

266,312

Public Land

76%

Elevation

5,300–11,456 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-033-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-012-P-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-033-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-033-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-033-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-033-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-033-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EM-033-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-033-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-033-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.8

Top Score

377.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

36,480

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 33 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 33 spans 5,300–11,456 ft with 76% public land, offering a mix of high-elevation terrain accessible to DIY hunters. The broad elevation range supports diverse elk habitat and provides multiple entry points for backpack and vehicle-based hunting. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys (2018–2024 average) show a **below-average** bull:cow ratio of 21:100, indicating moderate harvest pressure on bulls. The herd is established but not...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
54 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	52	119
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	303	337
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	8	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	44	42
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	559	492
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	828	276
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	181	60
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	140	35
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	1	2
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	702	132
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	399	77
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	41	60
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	20	31
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	72	130
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	16	24
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	33	84
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	15	26
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	7	16
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	11	26
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	7	10
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	561	1,395
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	1,298	1,916
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	5	13
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	14	16

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		2,351	249	11.0%
2023	Rifle	1,823	193	11.0%
2023	Archery	438	42	10.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	90	14	16.0%