CO Elk Unit 77
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CO 77 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 77 spans 356,000 acres across steep high country, ranging from 6,500 to nearly 13,000 feet. Eighty-six percent public land provides solid access foundation; the 20% wilderness component (primarily alpine terrain above timberline) offers remote glassing country but requires strong fitness and navigation skills. Elevation gradient supports diverse habitat from mid-elevation forest to tundra meadows — hunters can work different zones as weather and herd movement dictate. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys reveal a bull:cow ratio averaging 12:100 — a poor indicator of herd composition. This ratio signals heavy harvest..
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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
EE077P1AArchery, Female S1
EF077O1AArchery, Male S1
EM077O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF077O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM077O1MRifle, Female S1
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Rifle, Female S1
EF077P1RRifle, Female S2
EF077O2RRifle, Female S3
EF077O3RRifle, Female S4
EF077O4RRifle, Female S4
EF077P4RRifle, Female S5
EF077P5RRifle, Male S1
EM077P1RRifle, Male S1
EM077O1RRifle, Male S4
EM077O4RRifle, Male S4
EM077P4R2025 & 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 | 3,299 | 683 | 21.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 2,433 | 588 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 694 | 79 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 172 | 16 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 3,437 | 409 | 12.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 2,559 | 329 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 701 | 56 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 178 | 24 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 3,336 | 559 | 17.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2,559 | 496 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 662 | 56 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 115 | 8 | 7.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EM-077-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — EF-077-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — EE-077-P-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-077-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-077-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-077-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-077-O-4-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-077-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-077-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-077-O-1-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-077-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-077-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-077-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-077-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-077-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
2per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,170
2024 Survey
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