E-F-042-O3-RGMU 42 cow rifle (O3)
Colorado · Elk · Unit 42
Resident draw
100%Draw odds, all applicants
79Tags (2026)
79First-choice applicants
0Preference points that drew every time
15.3%2025 harvest success
55.1%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 67 | 100% |
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 0 | 100% * |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
* No applicants at that level; odds inferred from the levels around it.
Nonresident draw
100%Draw odds, all applicants
60Tags (2026)
60First-choice applicants
0Preference points that drew every time
15.3%2025 harvest success
55.1%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 50 | 100% |
| 1 | 8 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
Adult first-choice applicants, resident or nonresident, from CPW's 2026 primary draw recap. Youth-only hunts use the youth columns. Landowner (LPP) vouchers are a separate allocation and are not in either pool. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife draw and harvest reports. Verify boundaries, dates and rules with the agency before you apply.