Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 47

Name: Colorado Unit 47 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

187,997

Public Land

94%

Wilderness

44%

Elevation

6,590–14,161 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-047-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-047-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-047-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-047-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-044-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

28per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

10,380

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 47 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain spanning 6,590–14,161 ft with 94% public land and 44% designated wilderness. Rugged country requiring solid backcountry skills and fitness; much of the unit is roadless. Good public access but expect long hikes and high-altitude hunting pressure during rifle seasons. ## Herd Quality Bull:cow ratio averages **22:100 across recent surveys — below average** for Colorado, indicating moderate harvest pressure...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

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	30	7
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	13	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	19	8
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	6	0
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	3	8
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	1	1
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	2	9
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	2	5
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		440	77	17.0%
2023	Rifle	307	53	17.0%
2023	Archery	109	21	19.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	24	3	11.0%