Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 741

Name: Colorado Unit 741 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

309,501

Public Land

81%

Elevation

5,927–9,044 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EM-074-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Archery — EE-074-P-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-074-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-741-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-741-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-741-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-741-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-074-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-074-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

365.9

Top Score

372.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

18per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,270

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 741 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 741 spans 5,927–9,044 ft elevation across 309,501 acres with 81% public land—solid access for a Colorado mid-to-high-elevation hunt. Terrain likely transitions from lower mesas and drainages to alpine ridges; the high elevation floor (5,927 ft) suggests ponderosa and mixed conifer habitat. Good public land percentage reduces reliance on private permission. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys document an average bull:cow ratio of 16:100 across...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
38 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	16	8
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	9	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	1	8
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	4	7
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	69	17
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	16	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	56	56
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	146	117
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	126	123
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	155	140
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	4	3
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	23	9
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	6	9
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	31	39
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	108	170
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	247	319

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		344	123	36.0%
2023	Rifle	260	94	36.0%
2023	Archery	70	23	33.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	14	6	43.0%