Colorado — Elk
CO Elk Unit 65
Total Acres
429,779
Public Land
55%
Wilderness
16%
Elevation
5,805–14,040 ft
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-064-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-064-P-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-064-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-060-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
387
Top Score
387
Recent (5yr)
0
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
28per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
6,430
2024 Survey
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 44 | 44 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 75 | 62 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 155 | 155 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 267 | 250 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 13 | 23 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 45 | 58 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 3,410 | 607 | 18.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2,137 | 507 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 1,101 | 86 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 171 | 14 | 8.0% |