Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 52

Name: Colorado Unit 52 Elk Hunting Data
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Total Acres

169,245

Public Land

48%

Elevation

4,974–11,333 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-052-P-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EE-052-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-041-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-041-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-052-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-041-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-041-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EE-041-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-052-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-052-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-052-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

386.2

Top Score

386.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

30per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

17,370

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 52 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 52 spans 4,975–11,333 ft with 48% public land, offering a mix of high-elevation and accessible terrain across roughly 169,000 acres. Expect diverse habitat from foothills to alpine, with moderate public access balanced against private land. ## Herd Quality The 6-year average bull:cow ratio of 28:100 indicates an **average/well-managed herd**—solid production with balanced sex structure. Population appears stable relative to management...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	53	67
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	112	118
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	35	64
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	25	30
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	68	153
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	56	84
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	221	159
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	58	42
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	84	140
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	23	37
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	38	67
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	19	27
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	3	16
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	44	66
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	307	332
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	574	557
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	38	86
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	28	37
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	109	201
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	46	79
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	211	209
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	351	269

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Archery	380	40	10.0%
2023		1,452	177	12.0%
2023	Rifle	990	133	13.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	82	3	4.0%