CO Elk Unit 54
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CO 54 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 54 spans 374,000 acres of high-elevation public land (85%), ranging from 7,158 to 13,026 feet. Roughly a quarter is designated wilderness, which restricts mechanized access and demands self-sufficiency in navigation and camp logistics. The steep elevation spread supports distinct seasonal habitat zones—lower-country winter range and mid-elevation transition areas alongside high-basin summer grounds. Public-land ownership dominates, favoring foot-access hunters who can navigate without outfitter support. Herd Quality The unit's bull:cow ratio averages 19:100 across recent surveys—a below-average population structure indicating sustained harvest pressure and limited mature bulls. This ratio reflects..
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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
EE054O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF054O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM054O1MRifle, Female S1
EF054O1RRifle, Female S2
EF054O2RRifle, Female S3
EF054O3RShow all 10 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF054O4RRifle, Female S5
EF054P5RRifle, Male S1
EM054O1RRifle, Male S4
EM054O4R2025 & 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 | 2,242 | 498 | 22.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1,978 | 429 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 191 | 52 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 74 | 17 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 177 | 25 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | 2,299 | 425 | 18.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2,052 | 388 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 69 | 12 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 2,266 | 573 | 25.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2,005 | 508 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 183 | 34 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 78 | 31 | 40.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-054-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-054-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-054-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-054-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-054-P-5-R | Aug 31, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-054-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-054-O-3-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-054-O-2-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-054-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-054-O-4-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-054-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-054-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
18per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
8,360
2024 Survey
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