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ColoradoElk

CO Elk Unit 9

Total Acres
247,454
Public Land
31%
Elevation
4,917–7,920 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — EE-007-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — EM-007-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — EM-009-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — EM-009-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — EM-009-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — EF-009-P-5-RSep 1, 2026Jan 31, 2027female
2026Rifle — EF-009-L-1-RSep 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — EM-009-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
13
Avg Score
372.3
Top Score
388.8
Recent (5yr)
3

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

19per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,410

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 9 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 9 spans 4,900–7,900 ft with mixed elevation structure. Limited public land (31%) means significant access constraints—expect competition for trailheads and private permission requirements. The broad elevation range provides diverse hunting habitat but demands thorough scouting to locate productive areas within public access. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **average bull:cow ratio of 25:100**—a well-managed herd with moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Female S1)resident57
2023Rifle (Female S5)resident1837
2023Rifle (Female S5)nonresident56
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident39
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident25
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident1116
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident13
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident34
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident34
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident22
2023Rifle (Male S4)nonresident13
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident351211
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident223113
2023Archery (Either S1)resident1,102738
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident422262

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20231855731.0%
2023Rifle1274535.0%
2023Archery33824.0%
2023Muzzleloader26417.0%