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Colorado Elk — Unit 36

Colorado Elk Unit 36 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

28.6%

Draw Odds (2026)

Resident · Rifle 4th Season either sex

0 Points Needed

Drew with no points

24

Tags (Resident)

84

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 4th Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 84 24 28.6%
2025 88 25 28.4%
2024 79 26 32.9%
2023 45 26 57.8%
2022 108 25 23.1%
2021 79 29 36.7%
2020 68 24 35.3%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 24 11 45.8%
2025 15 10 66.7%
2024 15 9 60%
2023 17 9 52.9%
2022 22 12 54.5%
2021 22 10 45.5%
2020 18 16 88.9%

Rifle 2nd Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 112 75 67%
2025 169 122 72.2%
2024 169 108 63.9%
2023 189 101 53.4%
2022 314 152 48.4%
2021 310 156 50.3%
2020 330 159 48.2%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 32 23 71.9%
2025 20 17 85%
2024 15 9 60%
2023 19 14 73.7%
2022 36 27 75%
2021 47 27 57.4%
2020 48 27 56.3%

Rifle 5th Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 13 7 53.8%
2025 10 9 90%
2024 16 9 56.3%
2023 11 9 81.8%
2022 18 13 72.2%
2021 18 15 83.3%
2020 20 15 75%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2024 3 1 33.3%
2022 5 1 20%

Rifle 3rd Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 78 44 56.4%
2025 101 47 46.5%
2024 86 43 50%
2023 89 44 49.4%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 14 6 42.9%
2025 10 5 50%
2024 9 7 77.8%
2023 8 7 87.5%

Rifle 4th Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 18 4 22.2%
2025 37 9 24.3%
2024 21 5 23.8%
2023 8 1 12.5%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 3 0 0%
2024 2 0 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 36?
The most recent published odds are 28.6% for resident applicants in 2026 — 84 applicants for 24 tags on the Rifle 4th Season either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 45.8% (11 tags, 24 applicants). Every year on record here shows 0 points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 36?
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 36?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle 4th Season either sex hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 32.9% in 2024 and 28.6% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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