EF551O1M · antlerlessRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 551 elk cow,muzzleloader season
Season Sep 12–Sep 20·Units: 551·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.
Drew out at · 2026
Choice 2
Harvest success
16%
Range, 2025
Bulls / 100 cows
21
DAU E-43, 2025
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0+You · 0 pts | 18 | 18 | 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 | 18 of 18 drewOut at Choice 2 | 18 | 18 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2026 | Resident | 31 of 31 drewOut at Choice 2 | 31 | 31 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 16 of 16 drewOut at Choice 2 | 16 | 16 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2025 | Resident | 28 of 29 drewOut at Choice 2 | 29 | 28 | Choice 2 | 97% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 17 of 17 drewOut at Choice 2 | 17 | 17 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2024 | Resident | 26 of 30 drewOut at Choice 2 | 30 | 26 | Choice 2 | 87% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 10 of 13 drewOut at Choice 2 | 13 | 10 | Choice 2 | 77% |
| 2023 | Resident | 27 of 29 drewOut at Choice 2 | 29 | 27 | Choice 2 | 93% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 18 of 22 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 22 | 18 | 0 Pref Points | 82% |
| 2022 | Resident | 36 of 39 drewOut at 0 Pref Points | 39 | 36 | 0 Pref Points | 92% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 13 of 16 drewOut at Choice 2 | 16 | 13 | Choice 2 | 81% |
| 2021 | Resident | 33 of 40 drewOut at Choice 2 | 40 | 33 | Choice 2 | 83% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew | Drew out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth nonresident | 2025 | 1 | 1 | Choice 2 |
| Youth resident | 2026 | 5 | 5 | Choice 2 |
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, EF551O1M
2025–20252516%
2025: 9 taken by 57 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
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Source: CPW · Updated Nov 13, 2026