Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 45

Name: Colorado Unit 45 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

214,928

Public Land

95%

Wilderness

34%

Elevation

7,124–13,981 ft

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-045-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-045-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-045-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-045-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-044-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

362.7

Top Score

364

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

28per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

10,380

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 45 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 45 spans 7,100–14,000 ft with 95% public land and 34% designated wilderness, offering high-elevation glassing and rugged alpine terrain. The extensive public access and moderate wilderness percentage favor both self-guided and outfitter-based hunts, though wilderness sections will require backcountry capability or guides. **Herd Quality** The herd shows a below-average bull:cow ratio of 22:100 across six surveys (2018–2024), indicating moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
29 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	85	15
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	11	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	54	7
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	6	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	15	8
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	2	10
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	4	12
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	94	92
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	137	99

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		698	101	15.0%
2023	Rifle	407	67	16.0%
2023	Archery	249	20	8.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	42	14	33.0%