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Colorado Elk — Unit 161 (161)
Colorado Elk Unit 161 (161) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
62%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
80
Tags Available
129
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 129 | 80 | 62% | — |
| 2025 | 128 | 82 | 64.1% | — |
| 2024 | 144 | 71 | 49.3% | — |
| 2023 | 138 | 71 | 51.4% | — |
| 2022 | 81 | 55 | 67.9% | — |
| 2021 | 128 | 60 | 46.9% | — |
| 2020 | 240 | 76 | 31.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 10 | 83.3% | — |
| 2025 | 34 | 15 | 44.1% | — |
| 2024 | 43 | 24 | 55.8% | — |
| 2023 | 34 | 21 | 61.8% | — |
| 2022 | 36 | 29 | 80.6% | — |
| 2021 | 44 | 36 | 81.8% | — |
| 2020 | 38 | 20 | 52.6% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 174 | 136 | 78.2% | — |
| 2025 | 213 | 157 | 73.7% | — |
| 2024 | 189 | 133 | 70.4% | — |
| 2023 | 237 | 170 | 71.7% | — |
| 2022 | 257 | 182 | 70.8% | — |
| 2021 | 283 | 220 | 77.7% | — |
| 2020 | 303 | 222 | 73.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6 | 75% | — |
| 2025 | 18 | 14 | 77.8% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 12 | 66.7% | — |
| 2022 | 55 | 28 | 50.9% | — |
| 2021 | 27 | 18 | 66.7% | — |
| 2020 | 33 | 18 | 54.5% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | 20 | 26.7% | — |
| 2025 | 60 | 6 | 10% | — |
| 2024 | 83 | 19 | 22.9% | — |
| 2023 | 81 | 20 | 24.7% | — |
| 2022 | 75 | 4 | 5.3% | — |
| 2021 | 94 | 35 | 37.2% | — |
| 2020 | 179 | 88 | 49.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | 25% | — |
| 2021 | 25 | 4 | 16% | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 161?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 62% (2026). There were 129 applicants for 80 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 161?
Colorado uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Elk Unit 161?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 26.7% in 2026 and 62% in 2026.
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