Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 66

Name: Colorado Unit 66 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

575,448

Public Land

84%

Wilderness

18%

Elevation

7,158–14,274 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-066-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-066-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-066-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-061-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.6

Top Score

397.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,110

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 66 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 66 spans 7,158–14,274 ft with 84% public land and 18% wilderness, offering high-elevation hunting across rugged terrain with solid access. Extensive public land provides flexibility for DIY hunters, though wilderness areas add complexity. ## Herd Quality The 6-year average bull:cow ratio of 21:100 indicates a **below-average** population structure — typical of moderately harvested herds. The herd is sustainable but not exceptional; mature bulls...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
52 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	376	77
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	331	42
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	39	18
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	16	8
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	132	60
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	37	16
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	150	75
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	50	27
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	107	80
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	49	40
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	49	50
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	26	28
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	101	19
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	73	10
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	331	111
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	468	62
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	194	92
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	210	52
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	103	63
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	110	35
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	31	18
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	31	9
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	16	46
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	5	6
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		1,151	389	34.0%
2023	Rifle	949	323	34.0%
2023	Archery	141	45	32.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	61	20	33.0%