CO Elk Unit 444
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 | Rifle — EM-444-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-444-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-444-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-444-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-444-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
10,380
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO Unit 444 — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 444 spans 5,700–13,100 ft elevation across 237,245 acres with 69% public land, offering diverse hunting across high country to mid-elevation terrain. The wide elevation range supports migrating herds and multiple season opportunities from early fall through winter. **Herd Quality** Bull:cow ratio averages **22:100** across six surveys (2018–2024), indicating a **below-average herd composition**. The population remains below management...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 85 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 64 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 29 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S4) | resident | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | resident | 34 | 43 |
| 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 | 3 | 12 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 4 | 5 |
| 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 | 992 | 168 | 17.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 629 | 127 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 289 | 24 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 73 | 17 | 23.0% |