Colorado · Elk
GMU 500 (CO-ELK-500)
GMU 500 (CO-ELK-500) is a limited-draw elk hunt unit in Colorado. In 2025, hunters reported 254 elk harvested at a 31% success rate, and HuntersIntel tracks 6 seasons of harvest records (2019–2025). Nonresident applications are typically due Apr 7, 2027.
254
2025 harvest
31%
Success rate
6
Years of data
- State
- Colorado
- Species
- Elk
- Tag type
- Limited draw
- Seasons of data
- 2019–2025
- NR deadline
- Apr 7, 2027
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Frequently asked
- Is GMU 500 over-the-counter or draw-only?
- GMU 500 (CO-ELK-500) is a limited-draw elk unit in Colorado — tags are awarded through the Colorado draw.
- How many elk are harvested in GMU 500?
- In 2025, hunters reported 254 elk harvested in GMU 500 at a 31% success rate. HuntersIntel has 6 seasons of records (2019–2025).
- When is the Colorado elk application deadline?
- Nonresident applications for Colorado elk are typically due Apr 7, 2027. Always confirm the current date with the state agency before applying.
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