CO Elk Unit 57
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CO 57 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 57 spans 175,000 acres of high-country terrain between 6,700 and 11,000 feet, with 81% public land providing solid access for foot hunters. The unit's elevation and public-land percentage indicate mixed conifer and alpine habitat typical of Colorado's central ranges—terrain suited to backcountry elk hunting rather than road-based glassing. Access is relatively open, making this a viable choice for DIY hunters willing to hike away from trailheads. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 30:100—an average/well-managed herd composition. This indicates balanced recruitment and moderate harvest pressure,..
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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
EE057O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF057O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM057O1MRifle, Female S1
EF057O1RRifle, Female S2
EF057O2RRifle, Female S3
EF057O3RShow all 12 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF057O4RRifle, Female S5
EF057P5RRifle, Male S1
EM057O1RRifle, Male S2
EM057O2RRifle, Male S3
EM057O3RRifle, Male S4
EM057O4R2025 & 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 | 483 | 163 | 34.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 370 | 135 | 37.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 67 | 19 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 47 | 9 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 78 | 18 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | 584 | 183 | 31.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 436 | 159 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 70 | 7 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 581 | 153 | 26.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 430 | 127 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 67 | 17 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 84 | 9 | 11.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-057-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-057-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-057-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-057-O-3-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-057-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-057-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-057-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-057-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-057-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-057-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-057-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-057-O-2-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,780
2024 Survey
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