CO Elk Unit 71
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CO 71 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 71 spans 332,838 acres across a steep elevation gradient (6,950–14,120 ft), from lower piñon-juniper transition zones to alpine ridge country. With 88% public land, the unit offers excellent access and minimal private-land complications. Hunters can expect mixed terrain ranging from timbered mid-elevation slopes to high-country basins and peaks. The vertical relief creates natural migration corridors and varied habitat zones that can concentrate elk depending on season phenology and weather. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate a below-average bull:cow ratio of 16:100, reflecting moderate to heavy harvest pressure on..
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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
EE071P1AArchery, Female S1
EF071O1AArchery, Male S1
EM071O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF071O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM071O1MRifle, Either S4
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Rifle, Either S4
EE064P4RRifle, Female S1
EF071O1RRifle, Female S1
EF064P1RRifle, Female S1
EF071P1RRifle, Female S2
EF071O2RRifle, Female S3
EF071O3RRifle, Female S4
EF071O4RRifle, Female S4
EF071P4RRifle, Male S1
EM071O1RRifle, Male S1
EM071P1RRifle, Male S4
EM071O4RRifle, Male S4
EM071P4R2025 & 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 | 2,529 | 467 | 18.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 1,595 | 275 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 675 | 122 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 259 | 70 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | 2,439 | 407 | 17.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,535 | 262 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 669 | 103 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 236 | 42 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | 2,462 | 445 | 18.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1,602 | 297 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 614 | 123 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 246 | 26 | 11.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EM-071-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — EF-071-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-071-P-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-071-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-071-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-071-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-071-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-071-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-071-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-071-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-071-P-1-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-071-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-071-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-071-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-071-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
12per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
24,350
2024 Survey
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