EF053P5R · antlerlessRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 53 elk cow,rifle season
Season Dec 1–Jan 31·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 "Choice 2" in 2026, the same as 2021.
Drew out at · 2026
Choice 2
Harvest success
31%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0You · 0 pts | 2 | 2 | 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 | 2 of 2 drewOut at Choice 2 | 2 | 2 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2026 | Resident | 68 of 68 drewOut at Choice 2 | 68 | 68 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 4 of 5 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 5 | 4 | 0 Pref Points | 80% |
| 2025 | Resident | 68 of 81 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 81 | 68 | 0 Pref Points | 84% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 3 of 3 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 3 | 3 | 0 Pref Points | 100% |
| 2024 | Resident | 70 of 78 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 78 | 70 | 0 Pref Points | 90% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 3 of 3 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 3 | 3 | 0 Pref Points | 100% |
| 2023 | Resident | 69 of 81 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 81 | 69 | 0 Pref Points | 85% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 9 of 10 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 10 | 9 | 0 Pref Points | 90% |
| 2022 | Resident | 66 of 73 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 73 | 66 | 0 Pref Points | 90% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 9 of 9 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 9 | 9 | 0 Pref Points | 100% |
| 2021 | Resident | 68 of 84 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 84 | 68 | 0 Pref Points | 81% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew | Drew out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth nonresident | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 Pref Points |
| Youth resident | 2026 | 4 | 4 | Choice 2 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Legal animal
- Cow elk
- Season
- Dec 1–Jan 31
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, EF053P5R
2025–20252531%
2025: 27 taken by 86 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