CO Elk Unit 69
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CO 69 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 69 spans 186,737 acres across an elevation range of 5,153–10,408 feet, offering diverse terrain from lower foothill and mid-elevation forest to high alpine. With 36.5% public land, roughly two-thirds of the unit remains in private ownership—a significant constraint for unguided hunters. Accessible public parcels will require strategic scouting and pre-hunt planning to locate and navigate; expect some portions to require permission or outfitter services, particularly on prime habitat. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an above-average/strong elk population, with an average bull:cow ratio of 35:100 across multiple years..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
EE069O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF069O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM069O1MRifle, Female S2
EF069O2RRifle, Female S2
EF062P2RRifle, Female S3
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Rifle, Female S4
EF069O4RRifle, Female S5
EF069P5RRifle, Male S1
EM069O1RRifle, Male S2
EM069O2RRifle, Male S3
EM069O3RRifle, Male S4
EM063O4RRifle, Male S4
EM069O4R2025 & 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 | 293 | 77 | 26.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 228 | 64 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 35 | 5 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 31 | 8 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | 335 | 89 | 27.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 278 | 75 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 33 | 10 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 24 | 5 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | 283 | 66 | 24.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 222 | 48 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 40 | 11 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 21 | 8 | 38.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-069-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-069-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-069-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-069-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-069-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-069-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-069-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-069-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-069-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-069-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-069-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
29per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
2,420
2024 Survey
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