CO Elk Unit 500
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CO 500 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 500 spans 9,035–13,827 feet across alpine and subalpine terrain. With 72% public land, the unit offers substantial access for independent hunters, though high elevation and rugged topography demand conditioning and mountain-travel skill. The elevation range supports diverse habitat from mixed conifer forest to tundra, creating layered hunting opportunities across vertical relief. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 36:100 bull:cow ratio — an above-average, strong herd composition indicating good breeding-age male representation and moderate harvest pressure. This ratio reflects sound management and suggests consistent bull availability across the..
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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
EE500O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF500O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM500O1MRifle, Female S1
EF500L1RRifle, Female S2
EF500O2RRifle, Female S3
EF500O3RShow all 12 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF500O4RRifle, Female S5
EF500P5RRifle, Male S1
EM500O1RRifle, Male S2
EM500O2RRifle, Male S3
EM500O3RRifle, Male S4
EM500O4R2025 & 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 | 777 | 234 | 30.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 549 | 161 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 104 | 29 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 124 | 44 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 84 | 22 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | 610 | 171 | 28.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 425 | 123 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 102 | 25 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 638 | 157 | 25.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 450 | 111 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 90 | 29 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 98 | 17 | 18.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-500-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-500-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-500-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-500-O-3-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-500-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-500-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-500-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-500-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-500-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-500-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-500-L-1-R | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-500-O-2-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
38per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,340
2024 Survey
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