CO Elk Unit 86
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Third | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Second | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Fourth | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — First | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
16per 100
2023 Survey
Population Est.
1,950
2023 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO Unit 86 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 86 spans 6,169–14,036 ft elevation across high country and lower transition zones with 58.5% public land and 25% wilderness. Terrain is mixed high-elevation elk country with substantial public access but significant backcountry terrain requiring solid conditioning and navigation. ## Herd Quality & Population Trend Bull:cow ratios have been inconsistent—ranging from 12:100 (2019) to 20:100 (2020), settling at 16:100 in 2023. The 2023 ratio reflects average herd composition rather than a strong bull demographic. No population objective data is available, but the modest bull index suggests moderate population management...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 71 | 71 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 56 | 34 | 60.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 173 | 114 | 65.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 60 | 41 | 68.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 38 | 73 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 6 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 13 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 9 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 123 | 205 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 15 | 54 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 63 | 65 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 12 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 30 | 58 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 4 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 90 | 199 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 6 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 81 | 79 | 97.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 42 | 28 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 154 | 113 | 73.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 92 | 42 | 45.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 39 | 74 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 6 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 15 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 6 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 4 | 37 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 82 | 72 | 87.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 27 | 65 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 3 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 2 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 101 | 216 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 8 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 66 | 66 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 49 | 41 | 83.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 118 | 97 | 82.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 72 | 59 | 81.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | resident | 41 | 72 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | resident | 7 | 24 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 4 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 8 | 42 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 65 | 60 | 92.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 42 | 62 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 3 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S4) | resident | 4 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | resident | 115 | 220 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 14 | 18 | 100.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,934 | 292 | 15.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 1,161 | 227 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 646 | 49 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 127 | 16 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 2,141 | 261 | 12.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 1,236 | 180 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 790 | 63 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 115 | 19 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 1,964 | 241 | 12.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 1,116 | 183 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 723 | 48 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 125 | 10 | 8.0% |
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