CO Elk Unit 471
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 6,182 ft of vertical relief.
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CO 471 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 471 spans 7,748–13,930 feet across rugged, high-elevation terrain with exceptional public-land access: 92% of the unit is publicly managed. Over half (54%) falls within designated wilderness, which restricts vehicle access and concentrates hunting pressure on foot and horseback traffic. Expect steep drainages, mixed conifer forest at lower elevations, and alpine meadows and tundra above treeline. The wilderness component is substantial enough that road-accessible glassing and camping are limited; most productive hunting requires multi-day backpack or pack-animal operations. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an average bull:cow ratio (25:100..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Muzzleloader, Male S1
EM043O1MRifle, Either S1
EE043O1RRifle, Either S1
EE043P1RRifle, Either S4
EE471O4RRifle, Female S2
EF471O2RRifle, Female S4
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Rifle, Female S5
EF471P5R2025 & 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 | 280 | 30 | 11.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 112 | 13 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 162 | 16 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 156 | 3 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 288 | 12 | 4.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 116 | 10 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 16 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 372 | 46 | 12.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 112 | 31 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 244 | 15 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 17 | 0 | 0.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-043-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — E-F-000-U1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — E-E-000-U1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-043-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-043-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — E-M-000-U3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-471-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-471-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-471-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-471-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-471-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — E-M-000-U2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
24per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,960
2024 Survey
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