Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 561

Name: Colorado Unit 561 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

81,885

Public Land

94%

Elevation

7,452–13,971 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-561-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-561-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-561-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-561-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-561-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-561-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-561-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-561-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-561-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-561-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

379.4

Top Score

392.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

24per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,390

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 561 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 561 spans 7,452–13,971 ft with 94% public land—a high-elevation destination with excellent access. The broad elevation range supports varied hunting conditions across archery and rifle seasons, though steeper terrain at upper elevations may challenge mobility during late-season hunts. **Herd Quality** The 24:100 bull:cow ratio (6-year average) indicates a **below-average herd composition**—typical of units under moderate to heavy harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
36 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	58	40
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	44	20
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	1	12
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	2	4
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	58	24
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	23	24
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	6	15
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	26	19
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	11	9
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	49	18
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	29	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	37	23
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	7	5
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	19	21
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	8	8
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	3	8

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Archery	68	10	15.0%
2023		260	48	19.0%
2023	Rifle	155	29	18.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	37	9	25.0%