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Colorado Elk — Unit 471 (471)
Colorado Elk Unit 471 (471) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
25%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
1
Tags Available
4
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 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | — |
| 2025 | 18 | 9 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 15 | 6 | 40% | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | — |
| 2022 | 40 | 16 | 40% | — |
| 2021 | 43 | 16 | 37.2% | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 7 | 26.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 50% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 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 471?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 25% (2026). There were 4 applicants for 1 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 471?
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 471?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 80% in 2026 and 25% in 2026.
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