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ColoradoElk

CO Elk Unit 34

Total Acres
123,484
Public Land
93%
Elevation
5,616–11,301 ft

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CO 34 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 34 spans 123,000+ acres across rugged high-country terrain, ranging from 5,600 to over 11,300 feet. With 93% public land (primarily national forest), the unit offers extensive opportunity for independent hunters. Elevation variation supports both timbered mid-country and alpine habitat, creating diverse hunting scenarios. Access is generally good via road systems and trail networks typical of Colorado national forest, though higher elevations become increasingly remote and physically demanding as you climb. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an below-average bull:cow ratio of 21:100 — indicating moderate harvest pressure on..

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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 →

Muzzleloader, Either S1

EE025O1M
NonresidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (4.0% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (100% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Either S1

EE011P1R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S1

EF025O1R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S2

EF034O2R
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (14% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S3

EF034O3R
NonresidentLowest level to draw:1point in 2024
67% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (11% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S4

EF034O4R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
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Rifle, Female S5

EF034P5R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S1

EM011O1R
NonresidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (93% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (96% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S4

EM034O4R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241,00210210.0%
2024Rifle5857312.0%
2024Archery355298.0%
2024Muzzleloader6200.0%
2023952818.0%
2023Rifle4456014.0%
2023Archery455133.0%
2023Muzzleloader52713.0%
20221,11811410.0%
2022Rifle5266112.0%
2022Archery553509.0%
2022Muzzleloader3837.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — EE-025-V-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — EE-025-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — EF-034-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-034-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — EM-034-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — EF-025-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-034-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — EF-034-P-5-RAug 15, 2026Jan 15, 2027female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
1
Avg Score
377.8
Top Score
377.8
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

36,480

2024 Survey

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