CO Elk Unit 68
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CO 68 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 68 spans high-elevation terrain from 7,580 to nearly 14,000 feet across the San Juan Mountains, with nearly 90% public land—excellent access for self-guided hunters. The unit's steep, high-country character demands fitness and altitude acclimatization; lower-elevation entry points exist but most productive elk habitat sits in the 10,000+ ft zone, requiring pack-in logistics or significant vertical gain from trailheads. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average elk herd. The unit averages a 20:100 bull:cow ratio across multiple surveys—well below the 25–35:100 benchmark for a well-managed population. This indicates..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Muzzleloader, Female S1
EF068O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM068O1MRifle, Either S4
EE062P4RRifle, Either S4
EE062O4RRifle, Female S1
EF062O1RRifle, Female S2
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Rifle, Female S3
EF068O3RRifle, Female S4
EF062O4RRifle, Female S4
EF068O4RRifle, Female S5
EF068P5RRifle, Male S1
EM068O1RRifle, Male S4
EM068O4R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,283 | 323 | 14.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1,485 | 262 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 734 | 50 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 64 | 11 | 17.0% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | 2,339 | 250 | 11.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,444 | 194 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 845 | 46 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 50 | 10 | 20.0% |
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
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
21per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
5,510
2024 Survey
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