Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 35

Name: Colorado Unit 35 Elk Hunting Data
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Total Acres

171,605

Public Land

77%

Elevation

6,137–11,304 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-035-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-035-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-035-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-035-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-035-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-035-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-035-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-035-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-035-P-5-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-035-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-035-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-035-O-4-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

362.7

Top Score

364

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

4,450

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 35 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 35 spans 6,100–11,300 ft elevation with 76% public land, offering high-country terrain typical of Colorado's central mountains. The large elevation range and accessible public acreage provide multiple hunting options for archery through late season. ## Herd Quality The unit maintains an **average bull:cow ratio** of 25:100 across recent surveys, indicating a well-managed herd with balanced age structure. This is typical for Colorado's...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
39 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	220	107
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	121	60
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	16	29
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	5	6
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	1	5
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	9	10
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	34	53
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	4	8
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	18	71
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	16
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	58	37
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	12	7
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	16	24
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	13	14
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	1	4
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	9	18
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	86	8
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	0
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	62	118
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	40	56

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		993	132	13.0%
2023	Rifle	674	110	16.0%
2023	Archery	228	12	5.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	91	11	12.0%