E-M-501-O3-RGMU 501 bull rifle (O3)
Colorado · Elk · Unit 501
Resident draw
20.5%Draw odds, all applicants
17Tags (2026)
83First-choice applicants
4Preference points that drew every time
48.3%2025 harvest success
89.5%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 16 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 21 | 0.0% |
| 3 | 23 | 30.4% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Nonresident draw
27.3%Draw odds, all applicants
6Tags (2026)
22First-choice applicants
7Preference points that drew every time
48.3%2025 harvest success
89.5%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 4 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 5 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 6 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 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.