Colorado Elk - Changes, Points, and Best Elk Units
Colorado Elk - Changes, Points, and Best Elk Units  
Podcast: Drawn West
Published On: Wed Apr 01 2026
Description: Thinking of an elk hunt this year? Colorado needs to be on your radar!In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of the Drawn West Podcast, we dig into Colorado elk—what’s changing, what’s coming next, and where the real opportunity still lives depending on your point level.Colorado is still the center of the elk hunting world, but it’s evolving. OTC archery has shifted, rifle tags could follow, and a major draw system change in 2028 is starting to reshape how people think about points. At the same time, there are still ways to hunt every single year—if you’re looking at it the right way.We walk through how different point levels actually play out, where things quietly open up, and why some strategies look better on paper than they do in reality.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re playing Colorado the right way—or just want to understand it a little deeper—this one’s worth your time.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram.If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend.Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle!Forging TheFuture: Benchmade’s Newest Blade Technology FREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gearConnect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsorsand Discounts:GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT GearShop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave10% onMaverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest00:00 – Colorado Elk Overview01:10 – Deadline & Point Rules02:00 – OTC Archery Changes03:30 – Future Rifle Tag Changes04:30 – Colorado Elk Costs05:30 – Draw System Explained07:00 – 2028 System Changes09:00 – Elk Population & Trophy Potential11:30 – Using Unit Data & GoHunt13:00 – Best Units (0 Points)15:30 – Best Units (3 Points)17:30 – The 7–20 Point Dead Zone19:30 – High Point Strategy21:30 – Final Application Advice