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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.
80.6%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
25
Tags Available
31
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 25 | 80.6% | — |
| 2024 | 27 | 26 | 96.3% | — |
| 2023 | 15 | 26 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 32 | 25 | 78.1% | — |
| 2021 | 17 | 29 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 24 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 12 | 92.3% | — |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 15 | 16 | 100% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 10 | 13 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 15 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 7 | 15 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | 122 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 94 | 108 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 101 | 101 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 17 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 14 | 100% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 47 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 37 | 43 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 42 | 44 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | — |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 | 100% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
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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 80.6% (2025). There were 31 applicants for 25 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 100% in 2025 and 80.6% in 2025.
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