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Colorado Elk — Unit 36 (36)
Colorado Elk Unit 36 (36) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
28.6%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
24
Tags Available
84
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
4th Season
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% | — |
2nd Season
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% | — |
5th Season
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% | — |
3rd Season
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% | — |
4th Season
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 draw odds for this unit are approximately 28.6% (2026). There were 84 applicants for 24 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 36?
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 36?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 53.8% in 2026 and 28.6% in 2026.
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