CO Elk Unit 361
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CO 361 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 361 spans 52,896 acres across the high country of north-central Colorado, ranging from 6,769 to 11,648 feet elevation. Nearly three-quarters of the unit is public land, providing solid access to mid-elevation and alpine habitat. The elevation spread supports both lower-country timber and high-alpine terrain, typical of Colorado's central ranges. Terrain is rugged but workable for fit hunters willing to climb. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average bull:cow ratio of 21:100, indicating moderate harvest pressure on bulls. This ratio reflects a herd still producing huntable bulls but..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Muzzleloader, Male S1
EM035O1MRifle, Either S1
EE035O1RRifle, Either S1
EE035P1RRifle, Either S4
EE036O4RRifle, Female S1
EF035O1RRifle, Female S1
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Rifle, Female S2
EF036O2RRifle, Female S3
EF036O3RRifle, Female S4
EF036O4RRifle, Female S5
EF036P5R2025 & 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 | 440 | 57 | 13.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 254 | 50 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 123 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 64 | 7 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 478 | 39 | 8.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 285 | 39 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 154 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 39 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 441 | 65 | 15.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 271 | 51 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 141 | 9 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 30 | 5 | 18.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-035-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-035-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-036-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-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-036-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-361-L-1-R | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
21per 100
2020 Survey
Population Est.
3,710
2020 Survey
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