Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 7

Name: Colorado Unit 7 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

155,767

Public Land

88%

Wilderness

47%

Elevation

7,696–12,954 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-007-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-007-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-007-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-007-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-007-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-007-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-007-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-007-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-007-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-007-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-007-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-007-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

372.3

Top Score

388.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

19per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,410

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 7 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** CO 7 spans 7,700–13,000 ft across 156K acres with 88% public land and 47% designated wilderness. High-elevation mixed conifer and subalpine terrain offers substantial roadless hunting, though wilderness access requires self-sufficiency and solid backcountry skills. Half the unit is steep, remote country—ideal for serious archery hunters willing to work. **Herd Quality** The six-year wildlife survey average shows a **25:100 bull:cow ratio...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	81	62
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	8	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	147	261
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	18	56
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	382	89
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	57	20
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	205	99
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	22	11
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	38	77
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	4	6
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	129	184
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	7	10
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	360	209
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	115	60
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	300	380
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	59	60
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	130	353
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	33	74
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	27	86
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	9	12
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	1,102	738
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	422	262
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	351	211
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	223	113

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,823	166	9.0%
2023	Rifle	1,087	116	11.0%
2023	Archery	432	19	4.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	305	31	10.0%