Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 421

Name: Colorado Unit 421 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

346,013

Public Land

67%

Elevation

4,777–11,227 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	Rifle — EF-421-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-421-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-421-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-421-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377

Top Score

400.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

30per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

17,370

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 421 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 421 spans 4,777–11,227 ft elevation across 346,013 acres with 67% public land. This broad elevation range provides diverse hunting terrain from low-elevation foothills to high-country peaks, with substantial public access. No wilderness percentage is listed in the unit data. **Herd Quality** Recent wildlife survey data shows an **average bull:cow ratio of 28:100** — a balanced, well-managed population indicating healthy recruitment and...

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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	80	174
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	47	61
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	14	37
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	19	24
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	4	7
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	172	272
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	27	41
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

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		3,165	540	17.0%
2023	Rifle	1,792	380	21.0%
2023	Archery	1,097	112	10.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	276	48	17.0%