Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 43

Name: Colorado Unit 43 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

336,309

Public Land

79%

Wilderness

27%

Elevation

5,650–14,042 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-043-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EF-043-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-043-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-043-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-043-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-043-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-043-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-043-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-043-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-043-P-5-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-043-O-4-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-043-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.6

Top Score

397.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

24per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,960

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 43 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access:** Unit 43 spans high elevation (5,650–14,042 ft) with 79% public land and 27% wilderness. This is a challenging, high-country hunt in mixed terrain with good access to public ground but expect steep, alpine conditions and technical navigation in wilderness areas. **Herd Quality:** The 6-year average bull:cow ratio of 25:100 indicates an **average/well-managed** herd with moderate harvest pressure. Population is balanced; expect consistent elk...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
39 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	33	39
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	20	22
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	28	24
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	16	11
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	42	58
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	5	8
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	64	153
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	14	25
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	14	46
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	1	2
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	158	128
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	129	75
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	86	234
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	21	38
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	3	8
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	127	87
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	7	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	43	54
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	100	115

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		3,044	325	11.0%
2023	Rifle	1,804	222	12.0%
2023	Archery	1,058	81	8.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	181	22	12.0%