Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 57

Name: Colorado Unit 57 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

174,990

Public Land

81%

Elevation

6,732–10,984 ft

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 — EM-057-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-057-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-057-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-057-O-3-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-057-O-2-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-057-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-057-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-057-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-057-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

385.1

Top Score

407.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,780

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 57 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 57 spans 6,732–10,984 ft with 81% public land, offering high-elevation mixed terrain with solid access. The broad elevation range provides diverse hunting conditions from lower foothills to alpine country. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 30:100 across six years (2018–2024), indicating an **average/well-managed** herd. Population appears stable with consistent male recruitment supporting quality hunting...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	288	90
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	157	50
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	56	60
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	95	52
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	9	5
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	156	66
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	20	14
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	235	42
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	72	21
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	204	43
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	66	18
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	118	40
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	36	17
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	212	39
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	98	22
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	163	88
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	7	4
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	85	104
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	128	166
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	5	18
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	148	48
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	91	28

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023	Archery	78	18	23.0%
2023		584	183	31.0%
2023	Rifle	436	159	36.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	70	7	10.0%