ColoradoElk

CO Elk Unit 551

Total Acres
349,396
Public Land
92%
Elevation
7,824–13,206 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcherySep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026
2026MuzzleloaderSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026
2026Rifle — ThirdNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026
2026Rifle — SecondOct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026
2026Rifle — FourthNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026
2026Rifle — FirstOct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
9
Avg Score
379.3
Top Score
397.2
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

24per 100

2023 Survey

Population Est.

7,050

2023 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 551 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 551 spans 7,800–13,200 ft across nearly 350,000 acres with 92% public land, offering excellent access and diverse terrain from high parks to timbered drainages. The elevation range supports quality elk habitat across multiple season windows. ## Herd Quality & Population Bull:cow ratios have held steady in the 20–26:100 range (2019–2023), indicating a moderately productive herd. Ratios under 25:100 suggest the unit is balanced for recruitment; this is normal, not exceptional. Trophy Index scores consistently rated "Good" (60–72/100) reflect stable, huntable elk populations. ## Trophy Potential Saguache and Gunnison Counties (which...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025archery (Either S1)resident17213679.1%
2025archery (Either S1)nonresident1554730.3%
2025muzzleloader (Female S1)resident293596.5%
2025muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident1619100.0%
2025rifle (Female S1)resident674364.2%
2025rifle (Female S1)nonresident15640.0%
2025rifle (Female S2)resident1685834.5%
2025rifle (Female S2)nonresident501734.0%
2025rifle (Female S3)resident1535234.0%
2025rifle (Female S3)nonresident16743.8%
2025rifle (Female S4)resident20945.0%
2025rifle (Female S4)nonresident4125.0%
2025muzzleloader (Male S1)resident502142.0%
2025muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident62711.3%
2025rifle (Male S1)resident824150.0%
2025rifle (Male S1)nonresident581525.9%
2025rifle (Male S4)resident19736.8%
2025rifle (Male S4)nonresident5240.0%
2024archery (Either S1)resident17013478.8%
2024archery (Either S1)nonresident1164538.8%
2024muzzleloader (Female S1)resident303086.7%
2024muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident1722100.0%
2024rifle (Female S1)resident674161.2%
2024rifle (Female S1)nonresident17741.2%
2024rifle (Female S2)resident1615836.0%
2024rifle (Female S2)nonresident421842.9%
2024rifle (Female S3)resident1235242.3%
2024rifle (Female S3)nonresident18738.9%
2024rifle (Female S4)resident181055.6%
2024muzzleloader (Male S1)resident652335.4%
2024muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident51713.7%
2024rifle (Male S1)resident884450.0%
2024rifle (Male S1)nonresident671319.4%
2024rifle (Male S4)resident18844.4%
2024rifle (Male S4)nonresident500.0%
2023archery (Either S1)resident16712172.5%
2023archery (Either S1)nonresident1606641.3%
2023muzzleloader (Female S1)resident294193.1%
2023muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident131276.9%
2023rifle (Female S1)resident784152.6%
2023rifle (Female S1)nonresident191052.6%
2023rifle (Female S2)resident1786234.8%
2023rifle (Female S2)nonresident551425.4%
2023rifle (Female S3)resident1455034.5%
2023rifle (Female S3)nonresident23939.1%
2023rifle (Female S4)resident22836.4%
2023rifle (Female S4)nonresident2150.0%
2023muzzleloader (Male S1)resident611931.1%
2023muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident48918.8%
2023rifle (Male S1)resident923942.4%
2023rifle (Male S1)nonresident522140.4%
2023rifle (Male S4)resident16637.5%
2023rifle (Male S4)nonresident10330.0%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241,57426016.0%
2024rifle1,32520816.0%
2024archery1643320.0%
2024muzzleloader851922.0%
2023archery1762615.0%
20231,44315711.0%
2023rifle1,18212411.0%
2023muzzleloader8578.0%
20221,55022715.0%
2022rifle1,29819015.0%
2022archery1682716.0%
2022muzzleloader84911.0%

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