CO Elk Unit 7
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CO 7 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 7 spans 155,767 acres across the high country of northern Colorado, ranging from 7,700 to nearly 13,000 feet. The unit is 88% public land—primarily national forest and Bureau of Land Management parcels—making it highly accessible for self-directed hunters. Forty-seven percent of the unit is designated wilderness, which constrains roading and vehicle access but preserves opportunity for foot hunters willing to put in miles. The extreme elevation range supports both timbered mid-slope terrain and open high-country basins typical of Colorado's Front Range and high plateaus. Herd Quality Recent wildlife..
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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
EE007O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF007O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM007O1MRifle, Female S1
EF007L1RRifle, Female S2
EF007O2RRifle, Female S3
EF007O3RShow all 12 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S4
EF007O4RRifle, Female S5
EF007P5RRifle, Male S1
EM007O1RRifle, Male S2
EM007O2RRifle, Male S3
EM007O3RRifle, Male S4
EM007O4R2025 & 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 | 1,630 | 149 | 9.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 986 | 83 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 396 | 44 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 248 | 22 | 9.0% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | 2,081 | 177 | 8.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,248 | 92 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 459 | 45 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 375 | 40 | 11.0% |
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
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
19per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
5,410
2024 Survey
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