Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 591

Name: Colorado Unit 591 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

137,927

Public Land

100%

Elevation

5,174–6,965 ft

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 — EF-591-L-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

391.8

Top Score

391.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,860

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 591 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 591 spans 5,174–6,965 ft across nearly 138,000 acres of public land (99.8%), offering accessible mid-elevation hunting with minimal private-land friction. This elevation range supports productive elk habitat with reasonable access compared to high-alpine units. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 26:100 across six years (2018–2024), indicating an **average/well-managed herd**. The population appears stable with...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	131	38
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	2	0
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	114	77
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	27	15

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		307	56	18.0%
2023	Rifle	170	42	25.0%
2023	Archery	135	14	10.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	2	0	0.0%