CO Elk Unit 771
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CO 771 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 771 spans nearly 234,000 acres across mid-to-high elevation terrain (6,000–9,000 ft), with 94% public land offering excellent access for self-guided hunters. The high public-land percentage and substantial acreage provide room to find solitude and avoid pressure, even during peak hunting periods. Elevation variation allows hunters to adjust tactics vertically as weather and elk movement change throughout the season. Herd Quality This unit carries poor herd composition. The average bull:cow ratio of 12:100 indicates heavy harvest pressure and a severely skewed sex structure weighted toward cows. This ratio reflects..
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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, Male S1
EM077O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
EF077O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
EM077O1MRifle, Male S1
EM077P1RRifle, Male S1
EM077O1R2025 & 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 | 570 | 93 | 16.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 482 | 85 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 75 | 5 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 4 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 621 | 91 | 15.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 514 | 88 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 86 | 2 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 21 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 548 | 81 | 15.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 451 | 74 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 85 | 4 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 12 | 3 | 27.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EM-077-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — 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 | Rifle — EM-077-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-077-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
2per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,170
2024 Survey
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