CO Elk Unit 49
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CO 49 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 49 spans 344,455 acres across high-elevation terrain between 7,812 and 14,244 feet, with three-quarters public land. The 12% wilderness component is modest — most of the unit remains accessible by foot without special permitting. Elevation variation provides both high-country and transitional habitat; hunters can operate across multiple terrain bands. Public-land dominance means DIY hunters have straightforward access without reliance on private-land partnerships. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 30:100 bull:cow ratio — average/well-managed herd composition. This reflects balanced elk populations under typical harvest pressure, neither depleted nor..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
EE049O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF049O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM049O1MRifle, Female S2
EF049O2RRifle, Female S2
EF049S2RRifle, Female S3
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Rifle, Female S3
EF049S3RRifle, Female S4
EF049O4RRifle, Female S4
EF049S4RRifle, Male S1
EM049O1RRifle, Male S2
EM049O2RRifle, Male S3
EM049O3RRifle, Male S4
EM049O4R2025 & 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 | 971 | 378 | 39.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 676 | 262 | 39.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 163 | 53 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 132 | 63 | 47.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 166 | 36 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 961 | 346 | 36.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 672 | 279 | 42.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 123 | 31 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 876 | 337 | 38.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 589 | 249 | 42.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 157 | 43 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 130 | 44 | 34.0% |
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
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,780
2024 Survey
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