Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 68

Name: Colorado Unit 68 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

385,966

Public Land

90%

Wilderness

Elevation

7,583–13,822 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-068-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-068-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-068-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-068-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-068-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-062-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-068-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EE-062-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EM-068-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-068-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

382.6

Top Score

392.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

21per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,510

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 68 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions High-elevation unit spanning 7,583–13,822 ft with 90% public land access. Alpine and subalpine terrain offers excellent backcountry opportunity with minimal crowding. The wide elevation range provides diverse habitat from aspen to tundra, supporting year-round elk populations. ## Herd Status Wildlife survey data shows an **below-average** bull:cow ratio (20:100 across six years). This indicates moderate to heavy harvest pressure on bulls,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
45 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	33	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	5	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	178	17
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	8	0
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	120	15
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	8	2
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	34	17
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	1	0
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	21	6
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	5	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	80	52
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	52	29
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	217	253
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	84	99
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	38	104
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	7	12
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	100	48
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	24	13
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	85	74
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	25	17
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	10	23
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	24	40
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	6	6

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		2,308	193	8.0%
2023	Rifle	1,521	154	10.0%
2023	Archery	715	32	5.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	72	7	9.0%