CO Elk Unit 83
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-083-V-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EF-083-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EE-083-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-083-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-083-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-083-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EE-083-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-083-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
32per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
15,530
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 83 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 83 spans high elevation (7,388–14,213 ft) across 801,273 acres with only 25% public land. This is a challenging, high-altitude unit where private land dominates and public access is limited. Expect steep terrain and rugged conditions typical of high-country Colorado elk hunting. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an average bull:cow ratio of 27:100 across six years (2018–2024), indicating an **average/well-managed** herd with balanced...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 34 | 47 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 115 | 103 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 33 | 18 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | resident | 116 | 116 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | nonresident | 27 | 27 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S3) | resident | 173 | 132 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S3) | nonresident | 15 | 12 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S4) | resident | 115 | 55 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 16 | 14 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S4) | resident | 5 | 13 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 878 | 228 | 26.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 629 | 178 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 184 | 42 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 65 | 8 | 12.0% |