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Colorado Elk — Unit 43 (43)
Colorado Elk Unit 43 (43) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
82.8%
↓Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
144
Tags Available
174
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 | 174 | 144 | 82.8% | — |
| 2024 | 190 | 154 | 81.1% | — |
| 2023 | 181 | 128 | 70.7% | — |
| 2022 | 179 | 134 | 74.9% | — |
| 2021 | 194 | 134 | 69.1% | — |
| 2020 | 161 | 142 | 88.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 52 | 63.4% | — |
| 2024 | 97 | 55 | 56.7% | — |
| 2023 | 133 | 75 | 56.4% | — |
| 2022 | 115 | 73 | 63.5% | — |
| 2021 | 125 | 76 | 60.8% | — |
| 2020 | 75 | 65 | 86.7% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 40 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 41 | 40 | 97.6% | — |
| 2023 | 44 | 39 | 88.6% | — |
| 2022 | 37 | 41 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 38 | 37 | 97.4% | — |
| 2020 | 41 | 48 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 27 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 23 | 28 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 22 | 28 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 30 | 29 | 96.7% | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 21 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 7 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | 64 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 55 | 58 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 47 | 58 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 58 | 62 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 53 | 64 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 58 | 67 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 100% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 133 | 56 | 42.1% | — |
| 2024 | 127 | 87 | 68.5% | — |
| 2023 | 136 | 87 | 64% | — |
| 2022 | 153 | 77 | 50.3% | — |
| 2021 | 161 | 111 | 68.9% | — |
| 2020 | 162 | 113 | 69.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71.4% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 10 | 66.7% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 50% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | 237 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 100 | 233 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 96 | 234 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 51 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 34 | 51 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 23 | 38 | 100% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | 168 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 57 | 127 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 68 | 153 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 18 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 30 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 25 | 100% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 82 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 26 | 63 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 15 | 46 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 28 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 23 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 33 | 24 | 72.7% | — |
| 2022 | 35 | 29 | 82.9% | — |
| 2021 | 28 | 27 | 96.4% | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 25 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | — |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 52 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 42 | 55 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 44 | 54 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 50 | 66 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 68 | 67 | 98.5% | — |
| 2020 | 54 | 69 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | 117 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 79 | 115 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 105 | 115 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 96 | 102 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 104 | 102 | 98.1% | — |
| 2020 | 67 | 79 | 100% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 143 | 276 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
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Nonresident
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 43?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 82.8% (2025). There were 174 applicants for 144 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 43?
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 43?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 82.8% in 2025.
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