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Colorado Elk — Unit 231

Colorado Elk Unit 231 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

66.7%

Draw Odds (2026)

Resident · Rifle 2nd Season either sex

0 Points Needed

Drew with no points

4

Tags (Resident)

6

Applicants (Resident)

Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · Verified

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle 2nd Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 6 4 66.7%
2025 4 1 25%
2024 2 2 100%
2023 10 4 40%
2022 13 4 30.8%
2021 4 2 50%
2020 4 1 25%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 4 4 100%
2025 13 5 38.5%
2024 25 8 32%
2022 11 9 81.8%
2021 2 1 50%
2020 6 3 50%

Rifle 2nd Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 84 62 73.8%
2025 113 72 63.7%
2024 107 60 56.1%
2023 133 97 72.9%
2022 297 153 51.5%
2021 292 150 51.4%
2020 269 178 66.2%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 7 2 28.6%
2025 28 10 35.7%
2024 33 7 21.2%
2023 27 21 77.8%
2022 59 38 64.4%
2021 55 39 70.9%
2020 45 31 68.9%

Rifle 4th Season bull only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 19 10 52.6%
2025 17 6 35.3%
2024 18 5 27.8%
2023 22 0 0%
2022 18 7 38.9%
2021 8 1 12.5%
2020 25 7 28%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 10 4 40%
2025 7 5 71.4%
2024 5 5 100%
2023 5 2 40%
2022 1 1 100%
2021 6 2 33.3%
2020 7 4 57.1%

Rifle 3rd Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 3 1 33.3%
2025 5 1 20%
2024 4 1 25%
2023 6 0 0%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 1 1 100%
2025 6 2 33.3%
2024 6 2 33.3%
2023 2 2 100%

Rifle 4th Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 1 1 100%
2025 3 1 33.3%
2023 4 1 25%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 2 0 0%
2025 2 0 0%
2023 4 2 50%

Rifle 3rd Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 58 46 79.3%
2025 42 27 64.3%
2024 71 42 59.2%
2023 101 36 35.6%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 14 4 28.6%
2025 22 8 36.4%
2024 12 3 25%
2023 17 12 70.6%

Rifle 4th Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 30 12 40%
2025 27 15 55.6%
2024 28 18 64.3%
2023 28 18 64.3%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 1 50%
2024 1 0 0%
2023 5 3 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 231?
The most recent published odds are 66.7% for resident applicants in 2026 — 6 applicants for 4 tags on the Rifle 2nd Season either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 100% (4 tags, 4 applicants). Every year on record here shows 0 points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 231?
Every year on record for this unit shows 0 points required, so hunters have drawn here without banking points. Odds still differ by residency — check the pool you'd actually apply in.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Elk Unit 231?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle 2nd Season either sex hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 100% in 2024 and 66.7% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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