Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 49

Name: Colorado Unit 49 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

344,455

Public Land

75%

Wilderness

12%

Elevation

7,812–14,244 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-049-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-049-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-049-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-049-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-049-S-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-049-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-049-S-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-049-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-049-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-049-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-049-S-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-049-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-049-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

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,780

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 49 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 49 spans high alpine terrain (7,812–14,244 ft) with 75% public land access, making it reasonably accessible for DIY hunters. Twelve percent wilderness coverage provides some remote country but shouldn't heavily restrict foot traffic. High elevation means early-season archery in September and early rifle occur during pleasant conditions; late rifle (October–November) will demand cold-weather preparation and potential snow navigation. **Herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
48 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	550	97
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	266	51
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	88	50
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	5	4
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	262	87
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	23	10
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	190	96
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	7	5
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	92	108
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	8	9
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	63	38
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	2	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	23	40
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	10	33
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	159	51
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	65	12
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	463	54
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	186	13
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	290	43
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	128	23
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	120	22
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	39	11
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	30	11
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	7	3

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Archery	166	36	22.0%
2023		961	346	36.0%
2023	Rifle	672	279	42.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	123	31	25.0%