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Colorado Elk — Unit 52 (52)
Colorado Elk Unit 52 (52) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
59.3%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
112
Tags Available
189
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 | 189 | 112 | 59.3% | — |
| 2025 | 187 | 118 | 63.1% | — |
| 2024 | 205 | 142 | 69.3% | — |
| 2023 | 217 | 140 | 64.5% | — |
| 2022 | 215 | 140 | 65.1% | — |
| 2021 | 251 | 139 | 55.4% | — |
| 2020 | 180 | 117 | 65% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 32 | 65.3% | — |
| 2025 | 41 | 36 | 87.8% | — |
| 2024 | 40 | 31 | 77.5% | — |
| 2023 | 43 | 37 | 86% | — |
| 2022 | 57 | 46 | 80.7% | — |
| 2021 | 65 | 57 | 87.7% | — |
| 2020 | 30 | 27 | 90% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111 | 64 | 57.7% | — |
| 2025 | 130 | 69 | 53.1% | — |
| 2024 | 107 | 56 | 52.3% | — |
| 2023 | 117 | 67 | 57.3% | — |
| 2022 | 174 | 94 | 54% | — |
| 2021 | 195 | 90 | 46.2% | — |
| 2020 | 131 | 70 | 53.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 19 | 90.5% | — |
| 2025 | 31 | 21 | 67.7% | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 12 | 85.7% | — |
| 2023 | 33 | 27 | 81.8% | — |
| 2022 | 27 | 23 | 85.2% | — |
| 2021 | 34 | 28 | 82.4% | — |
| 2020 | 25 | 22 | 88% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93 | 58 | 62.4% | — |
| 2025 | 111 | 66 | 59.5% | — |
| 2024 | 104 | 66 | 63.5% | — |
| 2023 | 118 | 66 | 55.9% | — |
| 2022 | 103 | 65 | 63.1% | — |
| 2021 | 92 | 64 | 69.6% | — |
| 2020 | 81 | 55 | 67.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 22 | 51.2% | — |
| 2025 | 38 | 13 | 34.2% | — |
| 2024 | 42 | 12 | 28.6% | — |
| 2023 | 41 | 16 | 39% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 267 | 184 | 68.9% | — |
| 2025 | 268 | 183 | 68.3% | — |
| 2024 | 231 | 175 | 75.8% | — |
| 2023 | 226 | 153 | 67.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 314 | 127 | 40.4% | — |
| 2025 | 346 | 129 | 37.3% | — |
| 2024 | 207 | 113 | 54.6% | — |
| 2023 | 141 | 84 | 59.6% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 19 | 61.3% | — |
| 2025 | 30 | 17 | 56.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 12 | 24% | — |
| 2025 | 78 | 28 | 35.9% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 52?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 59.3% (2026). There were 189 applicants for 112 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 52?
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 52?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 62.4% in 2026 and 59.3% in 2026.
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