Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 76

Name: Colorado Unit 76 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

621,433

Public Land

100%

Wilderness

31%

Elevation

8,195–13,831 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-076-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-076-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-076-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-076-E-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 7, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-076-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-076-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-076-O-2-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-076-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-076-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-076-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

360.6

Top Score

360.6

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,050

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 76 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 76 spans 8,195–13,831 ft with 99.7% public land and 31% wilderness—primarily high-elevation backcountry accessible via trail. This is rugged, remote terrain requiring solid fitness and backcountry skills. DIY hunts are feasible, though outfitter services are commonly used for this unit. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of 30:100**—a solid average herd composition indicating reasonable mature bull availability and...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	735	114
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	466	28
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	35	19
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	4	3
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	156	115
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	64	58
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	88	160
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	39	53
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	24	154
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	5	29
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	580	20
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	291	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	230	50
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	136	12
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	751	133
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	276	33
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	262	26
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	97	14
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	101	6
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	42	2

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,118	353	32.0%
2023	Rifle	867	266	31.0%
2023	Archery	155	57	37.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	96	31	32.0%