Colorado — Elk

CO Elk Unit 851

Name: Colorado Unit 851 Elk Hunting Data
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Total Acres

280,395

Public Land

19%

Elevation

5,998–14,016 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — EE-851-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — EE-085-V-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — EM-851-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — EE-085-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-851-W-1-R	Nov 23, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-851-L-3-R	Dec 26, 2026 — Jan 3, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — EF-851-L-2-R	Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-851-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EF-085-L-1-R	Dec 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EE-851-W-1-R	Nov 23, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-851-K-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-851-K-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EE-085-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — EF-851-L-1-R	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — EM-851-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-851-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — EM-851-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

381

Top Score

400.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

32per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

15,530

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 851 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 851 spans 5,998–14,016 ft elevation across 280,395 acres with only 19% public land—a significant access constraint. High-elevation terrain offers classic Rocky Mountain elk habitat, but private land dominance means access negotiation or outfitter services are often necessary. ## Herd Quality The six-year average bull:cow ratio of 27:100 indicates an **average/well-managed** herd. Population appears stable relative to management objectives,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
84 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	94	75
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	112	40
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	138	59
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	48	21
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	47	75
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	34	36
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	85	89
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	121	121
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	33	7
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	22	1
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	207	2
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	152	3
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	45	32
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	4	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	12	58
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	16
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	78	37
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	11	5
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	30	39
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	8	10
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	3	28
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	213	135
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	22	8
2023	Rifle (Female S6)	resident	184	137
2023	Rifle (Female S6)	nonresident	13	13
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	8	8
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	10	13
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	7	20
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	10	4
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	93	11
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	47	5
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	46	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	10	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	4	1
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	42	4
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	12	1
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	27	4
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	17	1
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	66	4
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	9	1
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	37,975	0
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	70,762	0

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		545	186	34.0%
2023	Rifle	370	145	39.0%
2023	Archery	147	30	20.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	29	11	39.0%