Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 79

Name: Colorado Unit 79 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

272,698

Public Land

76%

Elevation

7,632–12,959 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-079-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-079-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-079-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-079-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-079-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-079-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-079-O-1-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-079-O-3-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-079-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-079-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

377.5

Top Score

392.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,050

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 79 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 79 spans 7,632–12,959 ft with 76% public land, offering mixed high-elevation terrain suitable for both archery and rifle seasons. Good public access but expect rugged, high-country conditions. ## Herd Quality The bull:cow ratio averages 30:100 across six recent surveys—a well-managed herd with solid breeding structure and sustainable harvest pressure. Population appears stable relative to management objectives. ## Trophy Potential The area has...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
35 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	2	14
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	13	26
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	7	14
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	27	71
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	13	21
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	39	82
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	6	7
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	21	44
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	nonresident	1	2
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	8	8
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	11	4
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	24	83
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	35	66
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	37	51
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	30	39
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	77	57
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	25	19

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,136	140	12.0%
2023	Rifle	712	107	15.0%
2023	Archery	388	32	8.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	36	0	0.0%