CO Elk Unit 72
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CO 72 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 72 spans 625,000+ acres across a dramatic elevation range (4,600–10,000 ft), offering diverse habitat from lower-elevation piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine through mixed conifer and spruce-fir zones. Public land comprises nearly 70%, providing solid opportunity for self-guided hunters to access elk country without heavy reliance on private permission. The breadth of elevation allows hunters to adjust tactics across the season as elk shift vertically, and the mix of public acreage means terrain-reading and scouting can pay dividends. Herd Quality Bull:cow ratio surveys average 16:100, placing the herd in below average..
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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
EE064O4RShow all 18 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Either S4
EE064P4RRifle, Female S1
EF071O1RRifle, Female S1
EF071P1RRifle, Female S2
EF072O2RRifle, Female S3
EF072O3RRifle, Female S4
EF071P4RRifle, Female S4
EF072O4RRifle, Female S5
EF072P5RRifle, 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 | 467 | 83 | 18.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 382 | 65 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 56 | 15 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 28 | 3 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 344 | 48 | 14.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 262 | 38 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 64 | 10 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 17 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 407 | 41 | 10.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 291 | 35 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 102 | 6 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 0 | 0.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EM-071-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — 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 | Rifle — EF-072-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-072-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-071-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-071-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-072-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-072-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
12per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
24,350
2024 Survey
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