Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 51

Name: Colorado Unit 51 Elk Hunting Data
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Total Acres

321,976

Public Land

56%

Elevation

5,367–9,799 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-051-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-051-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-051-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-051-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-051-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-051-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-051-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-051-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-051-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-051-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-051-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-051-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

386.3

Top Score

411.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

39per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,090

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 51 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 51 spans 5,367–9,799 ft elevation across 322,000 acres with 56% public land—a mid-elevation to high-country mix offering a solid ratio of huntable terrain. The elevation range provides diverse habitat from transition zones to alpine, supporting good elk populations across multiple seasons. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows an **average/well-managed bull:cow ratio of 27:100** across six years (2018–2024). This is stable and healthy,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
43 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	166	63
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	24	12
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	25	33
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	12	25
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	25	45
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	8	27
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	7	20
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	65	177
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	1	2
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	52	20
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	29	11
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	86	32
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	16	7
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	53	35
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	29	14
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	8	7
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	17	15
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	1	1

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Archery	88	21	24.0%
2023		578	163	28.0%
2023	Rifle	422	130	31.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	68	12	17.0%