E-M-500-O2-RGMU 500 bull rifle (O2)
Colorado · Elk · Unit 500
Resident draw
27.8%Draw odds, all applicants
35Tags (2026)
126First-choice applicants
2Preference points that drew every time
25.7%2025 harvest success
69.8%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 52 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 48 | 18.8% |
| 2 | 16 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
Nonresident draw
36.1%Draw odds, all applicants
13Tags (2026)
36First-choice applicants
4Preference points that drew every time
25.7%2025 harvest success
69.8%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 8 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 10 | 70.0% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 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.