CO Elk Unit 39
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CO 39 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 39 spans 236,000 acres across a steep elevation gradient, rising from 7,050 ft to over 14,200 ft. Nearly 72% is public land — mostly national forest — with 16% designated wilderness. The high-elevation alpine terrain and substantial public-land base offer genuine room to move and hunt without crowding, though the wilderness component means some of the most remote country will require solid navigation and fitness. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average/well-managed bull:cow ratio across the unit. This reflects typical Western Slope management — a balanced population..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
EE039O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF039O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM039O1MRifle, Female S1
EF039O1RRifle, Female S2
EF039O2RRifle, Female S3
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Rifle, Female S4
EF039O4RRifle, Female S5
EF039P5RRifle, Female S5
EF391P5RRifle, Male S1
EM039O1RRifle, Male S2
EM039O2RRifle, Male S3
EM039O3RRifle, Male S4
EM039O4R2025 & 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 | 459 | 143 | 31.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 292 | 80 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 83 | 32 | 38.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 84 | 32 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | 425 | 117 | 27.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 263 | 65 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 88 | 21 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 75 | 31 | 41.0% |
| 2022 | 414 | 136 | 33.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 265 | 101 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 67 | 20 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 81 | 15 | 18.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-039-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-039-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-039-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-039-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-391-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-039-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-039-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-039-O-3-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-039-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-039-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-039-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-039-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-039-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
2,300
2024 Survey
Same Country, Other Species
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