Colorado — Elk
CO Elk Unit 87
Total Acres
714,794
Public Land
24%
Elevation
4,819–6,385 ft
Terrain Difficulty
Steepness
2° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
4° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±2° variability
Vertical Relief
1,566 ft relief
Altitude
6,385 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | 22 | 27.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 75 | 22 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 94 | 26 | 28.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 91 | 26 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 92 | 10 | 11.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 85 | 10 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — E-E-000-U1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — E-E-087-U1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — E-E-087-U5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
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