CO Elk Unit 61
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Third | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Second | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Fourth | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — First | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
22per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
12,720
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 61 Elk – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 61 spans 590K acres across rugged high-country terrain (4,562–10,009 ft elevation) with 88% public land. This is genuine backcountry—expect steep drainages, mixed timber and high parks, and significant foot traffic required to reach prime elk habitat away from roads. ## Herd Quality Bull:cow ratios consistently hover around 20–22:100 (2019–2023), indicating a well-managed herd with adequate breeding bulls. Quality Index scores of 62–64 reflect "Good" overall herd composition—sustainable but not exceptional. Expect solid 5-6 year-old bulls in the 300–340 range; 360+ animals are rare. ## Trophy Ceiling Mesa County...
Sign up to read the full AI analysis and access all draw odds, harvest data, and personalized recommendations.
Get StartedDraw Odds
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 844 | 20 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 292 | 4 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 797 | 58 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 471 | 14 | 3.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 66 | 25 | 37.9% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 18 | 9 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 142 | 38 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 226 | 103 | 45.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 80 | 30 | 37.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 231 | 124 | 53.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 51 | 31 | 60.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 182 | 192 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 24 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 70 | 103 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 280 | 29 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 172 | 7 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 805 | 84 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 295 | 20 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 485 | 77 | 15.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 142 | 19 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 264 | 24 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 100 | 5 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 119 | 17 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 42 | 4 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 836 | 20 | 2.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 275 | 4 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 799 | 58 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 386 | 14 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 64 | 23 | 35.9% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 17 | 7 | 41.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 103 | 38 | 36.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 28 | 11 | 39.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 245 | 88 | 35.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 64 | 22 | 34.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 192 | 109 | 56.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 68 | 36 | 52.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 172 | 156 | 90.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 16 | 13 | 81.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 69 | 115 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 266 | 30 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 151 | 7 | 4.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 674 | 84 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 253 | 20 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 518 | 77 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 121 | 19 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 206 | 24 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 103 | 5 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 100 | 17 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 60 | 4 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 703 | 20 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 252 | 4 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | resident | 738 | 58 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 308 | 14 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 67 | 20 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | resident | 145 | 24 | 16.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 25 | 8 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 258 | 72 | 27.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 73 | 35 | 47.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 184 | 86 | 46.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 64 | 35 | 54.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 159 | 135 | 84.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | nonresident | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 67 | 29 | 43.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 289 | 30 | 10.4% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 152 | 7 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 654 | 82 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 263 | 20 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 518 | 77 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 134 | 19 | 14.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 218 | 24 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 118 | 5 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 97 | 17 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 48 | 4 | 8.3% |
Sign up to see the latest draw odds, historical trends, and AI-powered analysis.
Get StartedHarvest Data
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,296 | 727 | 56.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 1,127 | 621 | 55.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 90 | 61 | 67.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 79 | 46 | 58.0% |
| 2023 | 1,114 | 588 | 53.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 943 | 500 | 53.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 87 | 46 | 52.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 84 | 42 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | 1,181 | 631 | 53.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 1,002 | 555 | 55.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 90 | 29 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 89 | 46 | 52.0% |
Sign up to see the latest harvest stats, success rates, and AI-powered scouting reports.
Get Started