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Colorado Elk — Unit 27 (27)
Colorado Elk Unit 27 (27) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
56%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
28
Tags Available
50
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 28 | 56% | — |
| 2024 | 52 | 35 | 67.3% | — |
| 2023 | 68 | 73 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 71 | 63 | 88.7% | — |
| 2021 | 72 | 63 | 87.5% | — |
| 2020 | 77 | 63 | 81.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 10 | 47.6% | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 12 | 92.3% | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 17 | 89.5% | — |
| 2022 | 31 | 29 | 93.5% | — |
| 2021 | 31 | 29 | 93.5% | — |
| 2020 | 28 | 25 | 89.3% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 16 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 11 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 6 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 7 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 6 | 100% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 11 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 15 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 42 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 9 | 39 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 50 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 49 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 9 | 43 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 6 | 100% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 58 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 63 | 126 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 42 | 77 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 44 | 91 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 58 | 86 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 43 | 81 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 33 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 10 | 28 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 43 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 34 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 29 | 66 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 24 | 52 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 31 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 24 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 9 | 23 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 23 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 30 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 24 | 29 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 27?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 56% (2025). There were 50 applicants for 28 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 27?
Colorado uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Elk Unit 27?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 56% in 2025.
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