Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 61

Name: Colorado Unit 61 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

589,824

Public Land

88%

Elevation

4,562–10,009 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-061-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-061-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-061-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-061-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-061-P-5-R	Dec 15, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-061-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-061-O-3-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-061-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-061-O-1-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-061-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EE-061-E-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 7, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EM-061-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-061-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377

Top Score

400.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

23per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

14,390

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 61 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 61 spans 4,562–10,009 ft with 88% public land, offering extensive backcountry hunting opportunities across high-elevation and mid-elevation terrain. The high public land percentage provides good access for DIY hunters, though you'll need to work for remote country to avoid pressure. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 20:100—**below average** for elk management. The herd is moderately harvested, so expect fewer...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	703	20
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	252	4
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	738	58
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	308	14
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	67	20
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	18	10
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	258	72
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	73	35
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	184	86
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	64	35
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	159	135
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	11	11
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	67	29
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	5	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	289	30
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	152	7
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	654	82
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	263	20
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	218	24
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	118	5
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	97	17
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	48	4
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	145	24
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	25	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	518	77
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	134	19

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,114	588	53.0%
2023	Rifle	943	500	53.0%
2023	Archery	87	46	52.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	84	42	50.0%