CO Elk Unit 44
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-044-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-044-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-044-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-044-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-044-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
10,380
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 44 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 44 spans 6,123–12,703 ft elevation across 241,206 acres with 81% public land, offering substantial backcountry access. The wide elevation gradient supports diverse elk habitat and hunting zones from lower transition country to high alpine. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **below-average bull:cow ratio of 22:100** across six years (2018–2024), indicating moderate harvest pressure on bulls. The herd is sustainable but tilted...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 23 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 9 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 85 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 40 | 14 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 12 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 19 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S4) | resident | 7 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 258 | 437 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 261 | 350 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 151 | 60 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 110 | 35 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 8 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 8 | 12 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 94 | 92 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 137 | 99 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 917 | 131 | 14.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 559 | 81 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 295 | 35 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 63 | 15 | 24.0% |