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Colorado Elk — Unit 27 (27)
Colorado Elk Unit 27 (27) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
26.9%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
28
Tags Available
104
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 104 | 28 | 26.9% | — |
| 2025 | 132 | 28 | 21.2% | — |
| 2024 | 166 | 35 | 21.1% | — |
| 2023 | 159 | 73 | 45.9% | — |
| 2022 | 177 | 63 | 35.6% | — |
| 2021 | 196 | 63 | 32.1% | — |
| 2020 | 180 | 63 | 35% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 9 | 23.7% | — |
| 2025 | 54 | 10 | 18.5% | — |
| 2024 | 42 | 12 | 28.6% | — |
| 2023 | 44 | 17 | 38.6% | — |
| 2022 | 65 | 29 | 44.6% | — |
| 2021 | 60 | 29 | 48.3% | — |
| 2020 | 43 | 25 | 58.1% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 14 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | 34 | 16 | 47.1% | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 11 | 64.7% | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | — |
| 2022 | 21 | 5 | 23.8% | — |
| 2021 | 35 | 10 | 28.6% | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 6 | 27.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | — |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 8 | 88.9% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 8 | 80% | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 9 | 69.2% | — |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 80% | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 8 | 66.7% | — |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | — |
| 2020 | 8 | 6 | 75% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 9 | 37.5% | — |
| 2025 | 27 | 9 | 33.3% | — |
| 2024 | 26 | 11 | 42.3% | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 11 | 50% | — |
| 2022 | 36 | 15 | 41.7% | — |
| 2021 | 30 | 11 | 36.7% | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 6 | 35.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 22 | 41.5% | — |
| 2025 | 68 | 29 | 42.6% | — |
| 2024 | 102 | 42 | 41.2% | — |
| 2023 | 110 | 39 | 35.5% | — |
| 2022 | 128 | 50 | 39.1% | — |
| 2021 | 111 | 49 | 44.1% | — |
| 2020 | 101 | 43 | 42.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | — |
| 2022 | 30 | 5 | 16.7% | — |
| 2021 | 22 | 5 | 22.7% | — |
| 2020 | 20 | 6 | 30% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72 | 45 | 62.5% | — |
| 2025 | 97 | 58 | 59.8% | — |
| 2024 | 188 | 126 | 67% | — |
| 2023 | 131 | 77 | 58.8% | — |
| 2022 | 162 | 91 | 56.2% | — |
| 2021 | 162 | 86 | 53.1% | — |
| 2020 | 170 | 81 | 47.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | — |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 9 | 56.3% | — |
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | 40% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 37 | 58.7% | — |
| 2025 | 54 | 33 | 61.1% | — |
| 2024 | 58 | 28 | 48.3% | — |
| 2023 | 90 | 43 | 47.8% | — |
| 2022 | 80 | 34 | 42.5% | — |
| 2021 | 117 | 66 | 56.4% | — |
| 2020 | 84 | 52 | 61.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 8 | 61.5% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 7 | 41.2% | — |
| 2021 | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | — |
| 2020 | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 37 | 75.5% | — |
| 2025 | 40 | 31 | 77.5% | — |
| 2024 | 32 | 24 | 75% | — |
| 2023 | 32 | 23 | 71.9% | — |
| 2022 | 30 | 23 | 76.7% | — |
| 2021 | 41 | 30 | 73.2% | — |
| 2020 | 47 | 29 | 61.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 27?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 26.9% (2026). There were 104 applicants for 28 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 27?
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 27?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 66.7% in 2026 and 26.9% in 2026.
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