Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 5

Name: Colorado Unit 5 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

191,204

Public Land

67%

Elevation

6,520–10,822 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-004-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EE-003-P-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-004-P-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-004-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-003-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-005-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-003-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-005-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-003-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-005-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-003-P-5-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-003-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

385.1

Top Score

415.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

22per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

15,840

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 5 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 5 spans 6,520–10,822 ft elevation with 66.5% public land access—a solid foundation for DIY hunting. Mid-elevation valleys transition to high aspen and conifer ridges, offering diverse terrain for both archery and rifle seasons. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 20:100 across six years (2018–2024)—a **below average** herd composition indicating moderate harvest pressure or limited recruitment. Population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	1,049	462
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	977	276
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	44	100
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	125	169
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	7	7
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	4	3
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	227	14
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	55	12
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	405	8
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	107	0
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	29	6
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	6	1
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	252	49
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	280	34
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	60	5
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	26	3
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	22	6
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	15	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	53	10
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	226	10
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	52	9
2023	Rifle (Female S6)	resident	20	9
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	8	11
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	32	39
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	248	61
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	201	35
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	597	233
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	610	129

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,014	326	32.0%
2023	Rifle	788	286	36.0%
2023	Archery	189	29	15.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	37	11	29.0%