At a Glance
664Square Miles
69.5%Public Land
6,300 - 13,391Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Close to Rocky Mountain National Park
- Hunt away from roads
- Glass at dawn and dusk
Hunters discussing Colorado's Unit 28 highlight a few common points. The terrain is challenging but rewards those who put in the effort with opportunities for decent elk and deer sightings. It's essential to understand the unit's rugged topography, as scouting and preparation significantly influence success rates. Given the complexity of the area, hunters suggest planning your hunting trips during peak activity periods, and focusing on developing a strategy that accommodates the seasonal movements of the game.
South of Hot Sulphur Springs and bounded on the east by the Continental Divide, this mostly public unit has good numbers of mule deer and elk. Hunters can buy elk tags for the second or third rifle seasons.
Large parcels of private land, wilderness and dense cover allow some mule deer and elk to survive enough hunting seasons to reach trophy size.