CO Elk Unit 9
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — EE-007-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — EM-007-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-009-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-009-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-009-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-009-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EF-009-L-1-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — EM-009-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | resident | 18 | 37 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 5 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 3 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 11 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 351 | 211 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 223 | 113 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 1,102 | 738 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 422 | 262 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 185 | 57 | 31.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 127 | 45 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 33 | 8 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 26 | 4 | 17.0% |