CO Elk Unit 50
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CO 50 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 50 spans high-elevation terrain from roughly 7,900 to 11,500 feet across 320,000 acres. Public land comprises 46% of the unit, providing meaningful access for unguided hunters, though private parcels are interspersed throughout. The high-elevation range supports classic Colorado alpine and subalpine habitat typical of central mountain zones. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a bull:cow ratio averaging 36:100—an above-average, strong herd composition. This ratio indicates solid breeding structure and mature bull representation relative to harvest pressure, suggesting consistent recruitment and a healthy breeding population. Trophy Potential Park..
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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
EE050O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF050O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM050O1MRifle, Female S1
EF050L1RRifle, Female S2
EF050O2RRifle, Female S3
EF050O3RShow all 12 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF050O4RRifle, Female S5
EF050P5RRifle, Male S1
EM050O1RRifle, Male S2
EM050O2RRifle, Male S3
EM050O3RRifle, Male S4
EM050O4R2025 & 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 | 850 | 273 | 32.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 704 | 250 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 73 | 19 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 73 | 5 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 67 | 4 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 655 | 193 | 29.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 542 | 181 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 46 | 8 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 642 | 156 | 24.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 527 | 137 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 65 | 5 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 50 | 13 | 26.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-050-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-050-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-050-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-050-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-050-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-050-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-050-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-050-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-050-L-1-R | Dec 26, 2026 — Jan 3, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-050-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-050-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-050-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
38per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,340
2024 Survey
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