Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 38

Name: Colorado Unit 38 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

291,822

Public Land

45%

Wilderness

Elevation

5,140–13,311 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EF-038-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — EE-038-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-038-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-038-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-038-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-038-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-038-O-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-038-L-2-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-038-L-1-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-038-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-038-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-038-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-038-O-4-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

379.6

Top Score

404.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,600

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 38 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 38 spans dramatic elevation from 5,140 to 13,311 feet across 291,822 acres with 44% public land. This high-elevation terrain offers mixed opportunities for both archery and rifle hunters, though moderate public-land coverage means private access and DIY scouting logistics will be significant. **Herd Quality** The 6-year average bull:cow ratio of 30:100 indicates an **average, well-managed herd** with healthy recruitment and moderate harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
37 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	17	87
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	43	25
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	6	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	19	16
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	35	8
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	2	0
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	17	18
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	9	9
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	73	17
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	26	27
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	24	7
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	8	3
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	10	10

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,038	105	10.0%
2023	Rifle	491	53	11.0%
2023	Archery	510	49	10.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	37	3	8.0%