Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 42

Name: Colorado Unit 42 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

387,358

Public Land

57%

Elevation

4,771–11,098 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-041-P-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EE-041-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-041-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-041-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-041-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-041-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-041-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-042-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-042-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-042-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-042-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.1

Top Score

400.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

30per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

17,370

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 42 — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** CO 42 spans 4,771–11,098 ft with 57% public land, offering diverse elevation zones from lower pinyon-juniper to high alpine. The unit covers 387,358 acres with ample access for foot hunters. Rugged high-country terrain supports strong elk populations across a mix of BLM and Forest Service land. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows a stable, well-managed herd with an average bull:cow ratio of 28:100 across six years (2018–2024)...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	272	587
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	367	598
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	53	67
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	112	118
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	35	64
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	25	30
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	221	159
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	58	42
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	110	187
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	50	65
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	59	97
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	31	37
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	8	24
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	5	7
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	127	208
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	21	25
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	307	332
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	574	557
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	38	86
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	28	37
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	109	201
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	46	79
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	211	209
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	351	269

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		3,179	651	20.0%
2023	Rifle	2,172	530	24.0%
2023	Archery	860	107	12.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	147	14	10.0%