CO Elk Unit 54
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Third | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Second | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Fourth | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — First | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
17per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
9,160
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO Unit 54 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This high-elevation unit (7,158–13,026 ft) spans 374,000 acres with 85% public land and 26% wilderness, offering extensive backcountry opportunity. The high-country terrain requires solid fitness and navigation skills, particularly during archery season when elk are concentrated at elevation. ## Herd Quality Bull:cow ratios are moderate (17–21:100 over four years), indicating a balanced but not premium-quality herd. The 2023 ratio of 17:100 suggests limited mature bull availability compared to elite limited-entry units. Most hunters will encounter 280–340 class bulls; record-book potential exists but is rare. ## Trophy Potential Gunnison County...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 152 | 143 | 94.1% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 232 | 50 | 21.6% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 28 | 18 | 64.3% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 58 | 26 | 44.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 16 | 8 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 70 | 35 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 20 | 7 | 35.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 67 | 23 | 34.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 36 | 8 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 40 | 19 | 47.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 22 | 55 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 6 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 56 | 41 | 73.2% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 73 | 15 | 20.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 175 | 136 | 77.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 179 | 47 | 26.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 38 | 42 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 181 | 146 | 80.7% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 195 | 50 | 25.6% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 45 | 27 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 16 | 7 | 43.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 68 | 34 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 29 | 8 | 27.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 78 | 23 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 21 | 6 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 41 | 25 | 61.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 20 | 54 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 6 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 57 | 45 | 79.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 93 | 15 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 140 | 135 | 96.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 152 | 53 | 34.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 20 | 43 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 25 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 150 | 126 | 84.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 285 | 69 | 24.2% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 28 | 14 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 52 | 21 | 40.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 29 | 13 | 44.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 108 | 36 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 29 | 6 | 20.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 77 | 23 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 31 | 10 | 32.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 37 | 19 | 51.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 23 | 51 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 5 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 71 | 39 | 54.9% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 89 | 20 | 22.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 126 | 116 | 92.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 156 | 70 | 44.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 26 | 77 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 28 | 39 | 100.0% |
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| 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% |
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