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Colorado Elk — Unit 29 (29)
Colorado Elk Unit 29 (29) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
22.4%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
3
Points Req.
17
Tags Available
76
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14 · ✓ Verified
Archery — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | 17 | 22.4% | 3 |
| 2024 | 88 | 22 | 25% | 3 |
| 2023 | 86 | 19 | 22.1% | 3 |
| 2022 | 85 | 19 | 22.4% | 3 |
| 2021 | 82 | 20 | 24.4% | 2 |
| 2020 | 79 | 23 | 29.1% | 2 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 6 | 35.3% | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | 4 |
| 2023 | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | 3 |
| 2022 | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | 3 |
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | 40% | 3 |
| 2020 | 16 | 5 | 31.3% | 3 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 16 | 69.6% | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 16 | 88.9% | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 15 | 88.2% | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 16 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 15 | 75% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 20 | 33.3% | 2 |
| 2024 | 58 | 21 | 36.2% | 2 |
| 2023 | 62 | 18 | 29% | 1 |
| 2022 | 44 | 20 | 45.5% | 1 |
| 2021 | 49 | 24 | 49% | — |
| 2020 | 41 | 23 | 56.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 6 | 20% | 2 |
| 2024 | 22 | 6 | 27.3% | 2 |
| 2023 | 16 | 9 | 56.3% | 1 |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | 46.2% | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | 1 |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 7 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 7 | 29.2% | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | — |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | 31.6% | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 | 6 | 50% | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 6 | 40% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 85 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 56 | 78 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 46 | 79 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 45 | 80 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 53 | 75 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 45 | 67 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 4 | 10% | 3 |
| 2024 | 42 | 7 | 16.7% | 2 |
| 2023 | 31 | 7 | 22.6% | 1 |
| 2022 | 20 | 6 | 30% | 2 |
| 2021 | 27 | 7 | 25.9% | 1 |
| 2020 | 21 | 7 | 33.3% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 25% | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 27 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 28 | 33 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 40 | 29 | 72.5% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | 34 | 87.2% | — |
| 2024 | 26 | 35 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 21 | 31 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 10 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 8 | 30.8% | 1 |
| 2024 | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | 2 |
| 2023 | 25 | 8 | 32% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | 1 |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 8 | 42.1% | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 | 9 | 42.9% | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 9 | 52.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 50% | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2024 | 15 | 10 | 66.7% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 29?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 22.4% (2025). There were 76 applicants for 17 available tags. Points required: 3.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 29?
In 2025, this unit required approximately 3 preference/bonus points for a resident hunter. Non-resident requirements may differ. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Elk Unit 29?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 33.3% in 2025 and 22.4% in 2025.
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