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CO Elk Unit 391

Total Acres
177,783
Public Land
15%
Elevation
5,150–9,121 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — EE-391-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — EM-391-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — EF-391-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — EM-391-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — EM-391-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — EF-391-P-5-RSep 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — EM-391-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — EM-391-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
382.3
Top Score
404.1
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

2,300

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 391 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 391 spans mid-elevation to high country (5,150–9,121 ft) with limited public land access at 15%. Hunting will concentrate on private or accessible public parcels; scouting and permission are critical before application. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of 34:100** across six years (2018–2024)—a well-managed, **above-average herd** with solid recruitment and moderate harvest pressure. Population appears stable...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident917
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident44
2023Rifle (Female S5)resident89157
2023Rifle (Female S5)nonresident12
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident15
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident312
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident37
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident47
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident22

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20232148138.0%
2023Rifle1736337.0%
2023Archery301239.0%
2023Muzzleloader11657.0%