Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 82

Name: Colorado Unit 82 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

697,042

Public Land

75%

Wilderness

12%

Elevation

7,512–14,233 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-082-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EF-082-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-682-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EF-082-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-082-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-082-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-082-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-082-O-4-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-082-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-082-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-082-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

382.6

Top Score

392.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

42per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,140

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 82 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 82 spans 7,512–14,233 ft across 697,042 acres with 75% public land and 12% wilderness. This is high-country elk terrain with robust access—excellent for both archery and rifle hunts across multiple seasons (September and October hunts available). ## Herd Quality The wildlife survey data shows a **42:100 bull:cow ratio** (6-year average), indicating an **above-average/strong herd** with good bull survival and minimal harvest pressure. This is...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	42	42
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	40	28
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	111	183
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	64	93
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	18	49
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	4	10
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	4	32
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	16	23
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	35	152
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	6	9
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	37	102
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	7	16
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	1	29
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	2	5

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		2,588	567	22.0%
2023	Rifle	1,766	498	28.0%
2023	Archery	718	50	7.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	105	18	17.0%