CO Elk Unit 44
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme terrain — over 6,580 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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CO 44 — Terrain & Tactical Assessment. Terrain & Access CO 44 spans 6,100–12,700 ft across 241,000 acres, with over 80% public land providing substantial backcountry opportunity. This elevation range supports both lower-country aspen and mixed-conifer habitat transitioning to high alpine, creating diverse terrain suited to scouting multiple elevations and adapting to elk movement across seasons. Public-land dominance means access is open to DIY hunters without requiring private arrangements. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average bull:cow ratio of 22:100—indicating moderately heavy harvest pressure on the bull population. This is typical for accessible Colorado units; bulls..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Male S1
EM044O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF044O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM044O1MRifle, Female S1
EF044O1RRifle, Female S2
EF044O2RRifle, Female S3
EF044O3RShow all 9 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF044O4RRifle, Male S1
EM044O1RRifle, Male S4
EM044O4R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,203 | 163 | 14.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 776 | 129 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 320 | 21 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 107 | 12 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 917 | 131 | 14.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 559 | 81 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 295 | 35 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 63 | 15 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | 842 | 153 | 18.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 540 | 114 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 231 | 33 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 71 | 7 | 10.0% |
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 — EF-044-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-044-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — E-M-000-U2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-044-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — E-M-000-U3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-044-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
10,380
2024 Survey
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