CO Elk Unit 35
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CO 35 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 35 spans 171,605 acres across the central Colorado high country, ranging from 6,137 to 11,304 feet. With 76% public land, the unit offers solid access to BLM and national forest habitat. The elevation band supports both lower-country transition zones and true high-elevation terrain, giving hunters flexibility in where they concentrate effort as conditions shift seasonally. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 25:100—an average, well-managed herd. This ratio reflects moderate harvest pressure and indicates bulls are present across age classes, though mature animals are..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Muzzleloader, Female S1
EF035O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM035O1MRifle, Either S1
EE035O1RRifle, Either S1
EE035P1RRifle, Either S4
EE035O4RRifle, Female S1
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Rifle, Female S1
EF035L1RRifle, Female S2
EF035O2RRifle, Female S3
EF035O3RRifle, Female S4
EF035O4RRifle, Female S5
EF035P5R2025 & 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 | 1,008 | 168 | 17.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 703 | 139 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 208 | 23 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 97 | 6 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 993 | 132 | 13.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 674 | 110 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 228 | 12 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 91 | 11 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | 954 | 131 | 14.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 615 | 113 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 256 | 11 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 83 | 7 | 8.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-035-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-035-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-035-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-035-L-1-R | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-035-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-035-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-035-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-035-O-4-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-035-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-035-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-035-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-035-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
31per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
4,450
2024 Survey
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