Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 46

Name: Colorado Unit 46 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

136,443

Public Land

78%

Wilderness

26%

Elevation

7,731–14,234 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-046-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-046-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-046-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-046-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-046-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-046-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-046-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-046-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-046-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-046-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-046-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-046-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

370.2

Top Score

380.5

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

2,300

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 46 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 46 spans high elevation (7,731–14,234 ft) with 78% public land and 26% wilderness. The high-elevation terrain and significant wilderness component create rugged, challenging hunting conditions typical of Colorado's backcountry. Access is solid via public land, though the wilderness areas will demand physical fitness and route-finding skills. ## Herd Quality The six-year average bull:cow ratio of 34:100 indicates an **average/well-managed** herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	81	36
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	26	17
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	7	13
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	14	15
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	30	26
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	10	17
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	5	10
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	23	27
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	34	18
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	15	9
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	37	13
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	15	7
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	27	22
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	5	5
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	14	17
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	6	8

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		277	37	14.0%
2023	Rifle	176	24	14.0%
2023	Archery	55	8	15.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	46	5	12.0%