Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 54

Name: Colorado Unit 54 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

374,044

Public Land

85%

Wilderness

26%

Elevation

7,158–13,026 ft

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

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.6

Top Score

397.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

18per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

8,360

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 54 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 54 spans 7,158–13,026 ft across 374,000 acres with 85% public land and 26% wilderness. High-elevation mixed terrain offers solid hunting opportunities with substantial trail and backcountry access. The 26% wilderness component requires self-reliance but does not demand an outfitter for residents or nonresidents in Colorado. ## Herd Quality The six-year average bull:cow ratio is 19:100—**below average**, indicating moderate harvest pressure or...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	150	126
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	285	69
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	28	14
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	8	7
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	52	21
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	29	13
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	108	36
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	29	6
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	77	23
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	31	10
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	37	19
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	10	5
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	23	51
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	5	18
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	71	39
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	89	20
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	126	116
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	156	70
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	26	77
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	28	39

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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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%