Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 63

Name: Colorado Unit 63 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

236,200

Public Land

59%

Elevation

5,002–11,788 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-063-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-063-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-063-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-057-O-3-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-053-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-053-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EM-057-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-057-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

379.7

Top Score

397.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

18per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

8,360

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 63 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 63 spans 5,000–11,800 ft across high-elevation mixed terrain with 59% public land—enough for DIY access but mixed private checkerboard requires route planning. Archery and early rifle seasons occur in September when elk are actively bugling in more accessible mid-elevation parks and aspen. **Herd Quality** The unit is running a below-average bull:cow ratio of 19:100, indicating moderate harvest pressure. Population is managed near objective but...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
56 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	19	17
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	7	6
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	44	42
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	17	15
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	61	44
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	29	27
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	38	32
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	15	9
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	7	15
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	22	22
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	19	13
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	24	40
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	63	100
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	17	34
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	26	27
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	81	69
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	212	39
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	98	22
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	163	88
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	7	4
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	85	104
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	10	10
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	13	30
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	5	6

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,502	248	17.0%
2023	Rifle	914	172	19.0%
2023	Archery	533	69	13.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	55	7	12.0%