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Colorado Elk — Unit 52

Colorado Elk Unit 52 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

59.3%

Draw Odds (2026)

Resident · Rifle 2nd Season cow only

0 Points Needed

Drew with no points

112

Tags (Resident)

189

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 2nd Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 189 112 59.3%
2025 187 118 63.1%
2024 205 142 69.3%
2023 217 140 64.5%
2022 215 140 65.1%
2021 251 139 55.4%
2020 180 117 65%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 49 32 65.3%
2025 41 36 87.8%
2024 40 31 77.5%
2023 43 37 86%
2022 57 46 80.7%
2021 65 57 87.7%
2020 30 27 90%

Rifle 3rd Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 111 64 57.7%
2025 130 69 53.1%
2024 107 56 52.3%
2023 117 67 57.3%
2022 174 94 54%
2021 195 90 46.2%
2020 131 70 53.4%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 21 19 90.5%
2025 31 21 67.7%
2024 14 12 85.7%
2023 33 27 81.8%
2022 27 23 85.2%
2021 34 28 82.4%
2020 25 22 88%

Rifle 5th Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 93 58 62.4%
2025 111 66 59.5%
2024 104 66 63.5%
2023 118 66 55.9%
2022 103 65 63.1%
2021 92 64 69.6%
2020 81 55 67.9%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 1 0 0%
2025 4 2 50%
2024 1 1 100%
2023 2 2 100%
2022 2 1 50%
2021 4 1 25%
2020 5 3 60%

Rifle 4th Season cow only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 43 22 51.2%
2025 38 13 34.2%
2024 42 12 28.6%
2023 41 16 39%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 2 1 50%
2025 5 4 80%
2024 1 1 100%
2023 4 2 50%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Archery 1st Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 267 184 68.9%
2025 268 183 68.3%
2024 231 175 75.8%
2023 226 153 67.7%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 314 127 40.4%
2025 346 129 37.3%
2024 207 113 54.6%
2023 141 84 59.6%

Archery 1st Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 31 19 61.3%
2025 30 17 56.7%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 50 12 24%
2025 78 28 35.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 52?
The most recent published odds are 59.3% for resident applicants in 2026 — 189 applicants for 112 tags on the Rifle 2nd Season cow only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 65.3% (32 tags, 49 applicants). Every year on record here shows 0 points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 52?
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 52?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle 2nd Season cow only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 69.3% in 2024 and 59.3% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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