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.

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00:00 – Colorado Elk Overview
01:10 – Deadline & Point Rules
02:00 – OTC Archery Changes
03:30 – Future Rifle Tag Changes
04:30 – Colorado Elk Costs
05:30 – Draw System Explained
07:00 – 2028 System Changes
09:00 – Elk Population & Trophy Potential
11:30 – Using Unit Data & GoHunt
13:00 – Best Units (0 Points)
15:30 – Best Units (3 Points)
17:30 – The 7–20 Point Dead Zone
19:30 – High Point Strategy
21:30 – Final Application Advice