EF053O3R · antlerlessRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 53 elk cow,3rd rifle season
Season Nov 7–Nov 15·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
13%
Range, 2025
Bulls / 100 cows
28
DAU E-5, 2025
Point creep · Nonresident
Flat since 2021
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Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0+You · 0 pts | 4 | 4 | 100% |
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 | 4 of 4 drewOut at Leftover | 4 | 4 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2026 | Resident | 28 of 28 drewOut at Leftover | 28 | 28 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 6 of 12 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 12 | 6 | 0 Pref Points | 50% |
| 2025 | Resident | 24 of 38 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 38 | 24 | 0 Pref Points | 63% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 8 of 13 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 13 | 8 | 0 Pref Points | 62% |
| 2024 | Resident | 21 of 21 drewOut at Choice 2 | 21 | 21 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 10 of 13 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 13 | 10 | 0 Pref Points | 77% |
| 2023 | Resident | 24 of 30 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 30 | 24 | 0 Pref Points | 80% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 11 of 13 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 13 | 11 | 0 Pref Points | 85% |
| 2022 | Resident | 22 of 28 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 28 | 22 | 0 Pref Points | 79% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 9 of 9 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 9 | 9 | 0 Pref Points | 100% |
| 2021 | Resident | 20 of 20 drewOut at Choice 2 | 20 | 20 | Choice 2 | 100% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew | Drew out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth nonresident | 2026 | 1 | 1 | Leftover |
| Youth resident | 2025 | 1 | 1 | Choice 4 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Legal animal
- Cow elk
- Season
- Nov 7–Nov 15
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, EF053O3R
2025–20252513%
2025: 4 taken by 32 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
NonresidentRifle cow0 pts
FarWide forecastHuntHarvest successOdds at 0 ptsVerdict
EF007O2R · Unit 7, 2nd rifleSuccess 4%Coin flipEF007O3R · Unit 7, 3rd rifleSuccess 17%
Coin flipEF010O3R · Unit 10, 3rd rifleSuccess 47%
Coin flip
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Source: CPW · Updated Nov 13, 2026