Historical harvest statistics from ColoradoFish & Game data. Use this to evaluate draw pressure and hunter success before you apply.
90
2023
21.0%
2023
423
2023
+291.3%
harvest change
Colorado elk unit 056 has 2 years of harvest records in our data (2022–2023). In 2023, 423 hunters afield produced a 21.0% success rate, harvest up 291.3% from the year before.
A single season is noisy, so read the full history below before you judge the unit. Success rate reflects how many hunters filled a tag, not how hard the tag was to draw. Pair this with the Colorado elk draw odds to see both how hard the tag is to get and how good the hunting is once you have it. Figures come from official Colorado wildlife-agency harvest records.
| Year | Harvest | Hunters | Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 423 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | 23 | – | 0.0% |
What is the hunter success rate in Colorado elk unit 056?
In 2023, Colorado elk unit 056 had a hunter success rate of 21.0%, with 423 hunters afield and 90 animals harvested. Figures come from official Colorado wildlife-agency harvest records.
Is the harvest in Colorado unit 056 trending up or down?
Harvest in unit 056 rose about 291.3% year over year, from 23 in 2022 to 90 in 2023. A single year is noise; look at the full history table for the real trend.
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Last updated Jul 12, 2026 from official Colorado Parks & Wildlife records. View source.
