E-M-501-O2-RGMU 501 bull rifle (O2)
Colorado · Elk · Unit 501
Resident draw
23.2%Draw odds, all applicants
26Tags (2026)
112First-choice applicants
4Preference points that drew every time
21.6%2025 harvest success
89.5%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 35 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 23 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 3 | 16 | 25.0% |
| 4 | 15 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
Nonresident draw
15.0%Draw odds, all applicants
9Tags (2026)
60First-choice applicants
8Preference points that drew every time
21.6%2025 harvest success
89.5%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 3 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 4 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 6 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 7 | 9 | 0.0% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 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.