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Colorado Elk — Unit 171 (171)
Colorado Elk Unit 171 (171) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
54.8%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
23
Tags Available
42
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 | 42 | 23 | 54.8% | — |
| 2025 | 34 | 20 | 58.8% | — |
| 2024 | 43 | 28 | 65.1% | — |
| 2023 | 43 | 28 | 65.1% | — |
| 2022 | 36 | 22 | 61.1% | — |
| 2021 | 53 | 34 | 64.2% | — |
| 2020 | 56 | 29 | 51.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 8 | 66.7% | — |
| 2025 | 24 | 17 | 70.8% | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 16 | 94.1% | — |
| 2023 | 20 | 19 | 95% | — |
| 2022 | 19 | 14 | 73.7% | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 171?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 54.8% (2026). There were 42 applicants for 23 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 171?
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 171?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 65.1% in 2024 and 54.8% in 2026.
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