Unit 001 · Season O1 · Archery · Either sex
Colorado elk. Showing CPW’s results for resident applicants. See nonresident results
Hunt code E-E-001-O1-A, part by part:
- Elk
- E
- Either sex
- E
- Unit 001
- 001
- Season O1
- O1
- Archery
- A
Year by year
The points it took resident applicants each year, from CPW’s draw reports. A hollow dot means that year had no points cutoff.
2026
Took 18 points.
1 of 3 resident applicants with 18 points drew.
5 licenses offered, 4 drawn by adult resident applicants.
2025
Took 18 points.
The only resident applicant with 18 points drew.
2 licenses offered, 2 drawn by adult resident applicants.
2024
Took 17 points.
1 of 2 resident applicants with 17 points drew.
2 licenses offered, 2 drawn by adult resident applicants.
2023
Took 18 points.
The only resident applicant with 18 points drew.
2 licenses offered, 2 drawn by adult resident applicants.
2022
Took 16 points.
The only resident applicant with 16 points drew.
2 licenses offered, 2 drawn by adult resident applicants.
2021
Took 16 points.
The only resident applicant with 16 points drew.
2 licenses offered, 2 drawn by adult resident applicants.
Who applied in 2026
Resident applicants who put this hunt first, by the points they held, and how many drew.
| Points held | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 6 | 0 |
Next-year estimate
2027 estimate: about 19 points, low confidence.
In the 2025 and 2026 draws, resident cutoffs came in above our estimate about 1 in 6 times, usually by one point. What does this mean? (the next-year estimate)
Your next step
The 2026 draw is over
CPW hasn’t published the 2027 dates yet. In 2026, applications opened Sunday, March 1 and closed Tuesday, April 7. Use the time to pick your hunts and keep track of your points.
Licenses left over from the 2026 draws are sold on CPW’s site while they last.
You apply and pay on CPW’s site. DrawWise never applies for you.
From CPW’s draw reports through 2026 (CPW source (opens in a new tab)). Point requirements shift each year with applicant numbers and license counts.