CO Elk Unit 581
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-059-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-059-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-059-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-581-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,860
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 581 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** Unit 581 spans 5,300–10,800 ft with 48% public land—a mix of accessible mid-elevation and higher plateaus. At nearly 441,000 acres, the unit offers reasonable room to roam, though public access is moderate and will concentrate hunters. Early archery (September) and rifle seasons (September–October) align with cooler weather and elk movement. **Herd Quality** Bull:cow ratio averages 26:100 across six surveys (2018–2024), indicating an...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 40 | 36 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 54 | 60 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 43 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S4) | resident | 11 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | resident | 221 | 249 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 14 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 90 | 72 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 29 | 26 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 25 | 64 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 114 | 77 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 27 | 15 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Archery | 410 | 19 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 1,609 | 183 | 11.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,159 | 161 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 40 | 2 | 6.0% |