Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 511

Name: Colorado Unit 511 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

231,911

Public Land

68%

Elevation

5,952–9,679 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-059-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-059-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-511-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-511-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-511-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-511-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-511-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-511-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-511-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

382.8

Top Score

392.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,860

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 511 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 511 spans 5,952–9,679 ft with 68% public land, offering high-elevation mixed terrain. This elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower piñon-juniper to subalpine zones, creating varied hunting conditions across seasons. **Herd Quality** The 26:100 bull:cow ratio (6-year average) indicates **below average** herd composition, suggesting moderate harvest pressure. The elk population appears stable but lacks robust mature bull...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
29 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	34	22
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	3	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	73	47
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	37	27
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	10	9
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	56	80
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	5	8
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	59	61
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	8	9
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	13	36
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	114	77
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	27	15

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Archery	493	15	3.0%
2023		1,478	101	7.0%
2023	Rifle	893	72	8.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	92	13	14.0%