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Colorado Elk — Unit 42 (42)
Colorado Elk Unit 42 (42) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
46.7%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
119
Tags Available
255
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 255 | 119 | 46.7% | — |
| 2025 | 340 | 202 | 59.4% | — |
| 2024 | 340 | 199 | 58.5% | — |
| 2023 | 317 | 187 | 59% | — |
| 2022 | 293 | 186 | 63.5% | — |
| 2021 | 363 | 171 | 47.1% | — |
| 2020 | 241 | 136 | 56.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 | 56 | 75.7% | — |
| 2025 | 114 | 77 | 67.5% | — |
| 2024 | 87 | 66 | 75.9% | — |
| 2023 | 112 | 65 | 58% | — |
| 2022 | 113 | 77 | 68.1% | — |
| 2021 | 114 | 93 | 81.6% | — |
| 2020 | 72 | 48 | 66.7% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 263 | 125 | 47.5% | — |
| 2025 | 284 | 123 | 43.3% | — |
| 2024 | 203 | 89 | 43.8% | — |
| 2023 | 223 | 97 | 43.5% | — |
| 2022 | 301 | 147 | 48.8% | — |
| 2021 | 376 | 189 | 50.3% | — |
| 2020 | 301 | 161 | 53.5% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 67 | 83.8% | — |
| 2025 | 68 | 54 | 79.4% | — |
| 2024 | 50 | 33 | 66% | — |
| 2023 | 45 | 37 | 82.2% | — |
| 2022 | 109 | 78 | 71.6% | — |
| 2021 | 89 | 66 | 74.2% | — |
| 2020 | 69 | 48 | 69.6% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 322 | 219 | 68% | — |
| 2025 | 339 | 229 | 67.6% | — |
| 2024 | 316 | 214 | 67.7% | — |
| 2023 | 324 | 208 | 64.2% | — |
| 2022 | 278 | 214 | 77% | — |
| 2021 | 276 | 190 | 68.8% | — |
| 2020 | 251 | 159 | 63.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 36 | 92.3% | — |
| 2025 | 34 | 26 | 76.5% | — |
| 2024 | 30 | 27 | 90% | — |
| 2023 | 28 | 25 | 89.3% | — |
| 2022 | 44 | 41 | 93.2% | — |
| 2021 | 36 | 32 | 88.9% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 150 | 58 | 38.7% | — |
| 2025 | 131 | 42 | 32.1% | — |
| 2024 | 97 | 34 | 35.1% | — |
| 2023 | 95 | 24 | 25.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 3 | 20% | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 8 | 53.3% | — |
| 2024 | 20 | 11 | 55% | — |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | 58.3% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 42?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 46.7% (2026). There were 255 applicants for 119 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 42?
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 42?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 68% in 2026 and 46.7% in 2026.
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