Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 6

Name: Colorado Unit 6 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

226,588

Public Land

68%

Wilderness

Elevation

7,738–12,937 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-006-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EF-006-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-006-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-006-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-006-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-006-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-006-P-5-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-006-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-006-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-006-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-006-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-006-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.6

Top Score

407.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

24per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,160

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 6 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 6 spans 7,700–12,900 feet across 226,588 acres with strong public land access (68%). High-elevation terrain offers diverse hunting conditions from early-season alpine to lower-elevation rut hunting as seasons progress. Multiple season windows accommodate different weapon types and hunter preferences. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 26:100—a well-managed, average-quality herd with balanced sex composition....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	527	455
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	360	250
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	34	52
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	20	20
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	10	11
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	54	55
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	114	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	22	76
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	7	65
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	55	301
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	8	84
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	260	504
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	40	50
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	35	110
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	4	11
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	2	15
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	86	165
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	29	36
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	29	5
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	16	5
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	16	5
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	26	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	272	245
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	232	135

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		3,169	299	9.0%
2023	Rifle	2,328	247	11.0%
2023	Archery	682	36	5.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	159	17	11.0%