EF053O1M · antlerlessRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 53 elk cow,muzzleloader season
Season Sep 12–Sep 20·Units: 53·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
Nonresidents drew out at "Leftover" in 2026, the same as 2021.
Drew out at · 2026
Leftover
Harvest success
22%
Range, 2025
Bulls / 100 cows
28
DAU E-5, 2025
Point creep · Nonresident
Flat since 2021
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Points needed to drawYour points
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0+You · 0 pts | 12 | 11 | 92% |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: Colorado's hybrid draw gives a share of some tags to a random draw.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Drew out at | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 11 of 12 drewOut at Leftover | 12 | 11 | Leftover | 92% |
| 2026 | Resident | 12 of 12 drewOut at Leftover | 12 | 12 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 8 of 9 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 9 | 8 | 0 Pref Points | 89% |
| 2025 | Resident | 9 of 9 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 9 | 9 | 0 Pref Points | 100% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 4 of 17 drewOut at 2 Pref Points | 17 | 4 | 2 Pref Points | 24% |
| 2024 | Resident | 13 of 15 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 15 | 13 | 0 Pref Points | 87% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 8 of 9 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 9 | 8 | 0 Pref Points | 89% |
| 2023 | Resident | 9 of 9 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 9 | 9 | 0 Pref Points | 100% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 5 of 9 drewOut at 1 Pref Points | 9 | 5 | 1 Pref Points | 56% |
| 2022 | Resident | 12 of 16 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 16 | 12 | 0 Pref Points | 75% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 6 of 8 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 8 | 6 | 0 Pref Points | 75% |
| 2021 | Resident | 11 of 12 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 12 | 11 | 0 Pref Points | 92% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew | Drew out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth nonresident | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Pref Points |
| Youth resident | 2026 | 1 | 1 | Leftover |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Legal animal
- Cow elk
- Season
- Sep 12–Sep 20
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, EF053O1M
2025–20252522%
2025: 4 taken by 18 hunters.
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Before you apply
- Tag fee
- “Nonresident bull/fishing combo* $845.16”
- Tag fee
- “Resident adult $70.40”
- Points
- “Do not submit a separate application for preference points, or both applications will be disqualified.”
- Application fee
- “■ Nonresident $11.49”
Rules for 2026.
At your points
CO elk huntsyou can draw at 0 points
NonresidentMuzzleloader cow0 pts
FarWide forecastHuntHarvest successOdds at 0 ptsVerdict
EF048O1M · Unit 48, muzzleloaderSuccess 36%Coin flipEF049O1M · Unit 49, muzzleloaderSuccess 29%
Coin flipEF076O1M · Unit 76, muzzleloaderSuccess 23%
Coin flip
2 more hunts matchStart my plan
Source: CPW · Updated Nov 13, 2026