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Colorado Elk — Unit 9 (9)
Colorado Elk Unit 9 (9) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
40%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
6
Tags Available
15
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 | 15 | 6 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 28.6% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2022 | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | — |
| 2021 | 37 | 15 | 40.5% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
5th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 | 38 | 58.5% | — |
| 2025 | 57 | 33 | 57.9% | — |
| 2024 | 59 | 40 | 67.8% | — |
| 2023 | 54 | 37 | 68.5% | — |
| 2022 | 58 | 36 | 62.1% | — |
| 2021 | 51 | 32 | 62.7% | — |
| 2020 | 40 | 32 | 80% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 15 | 83.3% | — |
| 2025 | 23 | 8 | 34.8% | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 9 | 52.9% | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 9 | 64.3% | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | — |
| 2021 | 17 | 10 | 58.8% | — |
| 2020 | 24 | 11 | 45.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | 50% | — |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 100% | — |
2nd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 11 | 57.9% | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 5 | 33.3% | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 8 | 36.4% | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 16 | 66.7% | — |
| 2022 | 53 | 32 | 60.4% | — |
| 2021 | 58 | 32 | 55.2% | — |
| 2020 | 63 | 33 | 52.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 7 | 87.5% | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | — |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | — |
3rd Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 9 | 52.9% | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 13 | 54.2% | — |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | — |
4th Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6 | 60% | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 7 | 43.8% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 50% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Elk Unit 9?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 40% (2026). There were 15 applicants for 6 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Elk Unit 9?
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 9?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 83.3% in 2026 and 40% in 2026.
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