Quick Tips
- Carry a GPS and a good land ownership map
- One of the best elk hunts Colorado offers
- Let optics cover the ground for you
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 150"-170" | 180"+ |
| Elk | 330"-360" | 370"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 80"+ |
On The Ground
Located in the northwest corner of the state, this unit offers a variety of big game to hunt. The elk are some of the best that Colorado has to offer. There are also healthy herds of antelope, moose, and mule deer.
Hunters willing to wait for years will have the chance to hunt some of Colorado's best elk. The unit holds some great deer but antelope and moose are fairly average for the state.
Terrain
Located in the northwest corner of the state, the terrain is flat with rolling hills. There are a couple of mountain ranges that have steep canyons coming off of them and can make some great locations to locate animals. There are a couple of creeks running through the unit.
Roughly 240 square miles
91.9% public land
Elevation from 5,400-9,600 feet
Vegetation
The lower elevations are large comprised of lats and rolling hills covered with sagebrush, grass, pinyon pines and juniper trees, along with scattered cottonwood trees along creeks. Middle and higher elevations will see sage brush, pinyon pines and junipers continue up through this elevation, along with a few areas that have ponderosa forests. There are isolated patches of aspen, spruce and firs.
Access
There are a few primitive four-wheel drive roads and ATV trails branch off of well-maintained roads that access much of the unit. There are some large tracks of private land in the unit. Cold Springs Mountain state trust land is open to hunting. There is a section of wilderness study area that is closed to vehicle travel.
Good public access
4-wheel drive recommended
Camping and Lodging
Good camping sites on public land along roads are near hunting areas, but expect to see other hunters in some of the better camp sites. Rangely is located south of the unit and has lodging and supplies
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